The Flagpole

We thought we would take this opportunity to remind you of what we do and where we can be found. Our office is in F43 on Lower Pugin, and Kerry Low and I welcome visits from students and staff with queries and questions. 

Here is reminder of what we aim to do.

For pupils

For all year groups we can talk about pupils' choices and options for subjects and careers. We offer each pupil a one-to-one guidance interview in Year 10 and Year 11 and again in Lower Sixth. Pupils are also welcome to pop into F43 at lunch, tutor or breaktime for further help. We also contribute to the careers curriculum that runs from Year 7 to Upper Sixth in PHSE and provide information for all the choices the pupils will need to make at the appropriate time.

For parents

Parents can contact the careers team with any queries via email and one of us will get in touch. 

Jacqui Quinney   
Head of Careers

Monday 30 September 2024 - 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Calling all Year 11, Lower and Upper Sixth Formers! You now have the opportunity to sign up to the exciting Young Professionals Conference, which is coming to Birmingham this September.

This is set to be a fantastic event full of networking, workshops, and lots of huge companies all excited to meet you. If you are looking for work experience, internships, or apprenticeship opportunities with world leading organisations, then this event is for you.

Set right in the heart of Birmingham’s busy university and student campuses it will take place at the East Side Rooms in Birmingham on Monday 30 September from 5.00pm to 7.30pm.

There is a fantastic line up of employers and this list is still growing!

The Employers: 

• Goldman Sachs – Banking & Finance 

• KPMG – Accounting & Professional Services 

• Grant Thornton – Accounting & Professional Services 

• Freeths - Law

• Browne Jacobson - Law

• Forvis Mazars – Accounting & Professional Services 

• Grant Thornton – Accounting & Professional Services 

• National Grid – STEM & Engineering 

• Jaguar Land Rover / JLR - STEM & Engineering

• RAF - STEM & Engineering

• Mott MacDonald - STEM & Engineering

• AICPA & CIMA – Business & Finance

There are limited places at the event and as such spots will be allocated on a first come first served basis. 

Application Link

Monday 16 September 2024 - Monday 7 October 2024

At the University of Manchester engineers and scientists are leading the way we build and sustain our planet, and this is an opportunity for students to connect with the minds shaping tomorrow's sustainable world. Participants will receive a certificate to showcase their commitment to futureproofing the planet!

The masterclasses will run from Monday 16 September to Monday 7 October at 5.30pm.

To find out more and to sign up please click here.

Career Days give students an insight into different careers that might appeal to them, advice on subject choices and how to apply to university, followed by work experience in the afternoon to help them see what the career may be like.

The schedule is as follows: 

Midwifery Career Day - Saturday 21 September 2024

Medicine Career Day - Saturday 5 October 2024

Dentistry Career Day - Sunday 6 October 2024

Business Career Day - Saturday 12 October 2024

Psychology Career Day - Saturday 19 October 2024

Architect Career Day - Saturday 26 October 2024

Performing Arts Career Day - Sunday 27 October 2024

Law Career Day - Saturday 2 November 2024

Vet Career Day - Saturday 9 November 2024

Computer Science Career Day - Saturday 23 November 2024

Engineering & Technology Career Day - Saturday 30 November 2024

Follow the link to get booked onto the session of your choice.

CareerDays.co.uk