The Flagpole

InvestIN programmes offer students an immersive experience of their dream career, giving them the confidence to choose the right career and maximise their potential. Attendees gain unique insight through simulations, seminars, Q&As with industry leaders and personalised career coaching.

Their programmes empower students aged 12-18 to take charge of their futures through live, interactive and hands-on sessions with top professionals. Students can choose from 28 careers and attend either in-person across 5 UK cities or live online. 

Interest is high and they expect to be fully-booked for Young Doctor, Engineer, Lawyer, Investment Banker, Software Engineer and Psychologist programmes by 30 September. 

Please click here to register. 

Morgan Stanley is offering 'Step In, Step Up: An Insight to Banking Programme', which is an integral part of their diversity recruitment drive.

It is an introductory two-day programme designed for Year 12 and Year 13 female students. This programme comprises divisional overviews, case studies, panel sessions, trading floor tours and interactive workshops. Participants will also have the opportunity to work as a team, develop their presentation skills and network with employees at all stages of their careers.

Programme dates 26 and 27 October 2021 (the programme will be hosted either virtually or in their offices; to be determined closer to the time, dependent on the COVID-19 Pandemic)

Eligibility Requirements: you identify as a female student who is in Year 12 or Year 13, and you are looking to learn about career opportunities in Investment Banking.

Deadline for applications: Sunday 26 September 2021. Click here to apply.

We are still hoping that Year 11 pupils can undertake some work experience this year.

I know that this is a very challenging time, and that getting some work experience could be less easy for the next few months, but as things start to open up, it could be possible.

Placements can be done at any time during the summer holidays. They can also be undertaken during the early part of Lower Sixth, for example October half term 2021.

I would also suggest looking at the website Springpod which offers a virtual work experience programme which has been highly recommended by our Careers Advisor.

Many thanks to those who already have managed to help their son/daughter obtain a placement; in the meantime please could you let me know if you have managed to arrange something by emailing miketaylor@princethorpe.co.uk

Mike Taylor
Work Experience Co-ordinator