South Wales Police Apprenticeships – TO START SEPT 2023   -  Application Closing Date 30^th March

Apprenticeship Opportunities | South Wales Police (south-wales.police.uk)

South Wales Police are delighted to announce the following Police Staff opportunities as part of our 2023-2025 apprenticeship programme:

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Apprentice
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Apprentice
• Customer Services Assistant Apprentice (Helpdesk)
• Learning and Development (L&D) Apprentice
• Human Resources (HR) Apprentice
• Procurement and Commercial Apprentice

We are hosting an online session specific for the apprenticeship application form.

Anyone who is looking to apply to the South Wales Police Apprenticeship programme is welcome to #JoinUs. You can sign up to this event here. 

ACCA is launching their very first early careers virtual exhibition, “Careers in Business”, bringing together employers and careers experts from across the UK, including Skills Careers Wales, Your Game Plan, Migrant Leaders, the NHS and many more to share knowledge and expertise on all areas of careers in business.

Throughout the day ACCA will be hosting multiple live and interactive sessions covering topics such as;

• understanding the types of roles available within business including finance, marketing, HR and more
• the skills required for various roles and how to acquire them
• employability sessions such as time management, leadership and application and interview workshops
• informative sessions on career pathways including apprenticeships and university

Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore partner organisations via their virtual expo booths as well as network with employers via video and chat functions on the event platform to find out more about their sectors and any early careers opportunities available. 

Date: Wednesday 22^nd March 2023

Time: 8am-8pm

Register: Use this link to register

For those of you not planning on Higher Education there is an “Apprenticeships Work” Careers Fair at City Hall, Cathays Park, Cardiff on Thursday 9th March 2023 from 10am to 2:30pm To register please complete the short form in the link  here.

The list of employers exhibiting is growing and there will be information on apprenticeships on arrival, 60+ exhibitors with apprenticeships at all levels (foundation to degree), sector specific workshops taking place in break-out rooms throughout the day and apprenticeship discussion panels.

The National School & College Leavers Show – Wales is taking place at the ICC, Wales in Newport on Monday 6 & Tuesday 7 March 2023. The show is designed for students to discover more about post-school opportunities across the region. Exhibitors include Admiral, BBC, Burtons Biscuit Company, Bluestone Park Resort, Cardiff University, DAF Trucks, Gwent Police, Met Office, Newport City Council, PwC, Fire & Rescue Service, Transport for Wales plus many more. Check the details here. Could you let me know if you are interested - if there are enough pupils keen to go then I’ll organise transport. 

Applications are now open for the HSBC UK Work Experience Programme 2023.

You will gain real life hands-on experience of the world of work, develop a deeper understanding of the finance industry and receive some recruitment tips to help them in the future!

HSBC UK Work Experience Programme 2023 dates:

• Week A: 10^th-15^th July 2023
• Week B: 7^th-11^th August 2023

The programme is hybrid (2 days placement in-person and 3 days of virtual employability and skills workshops).

Application process: 

• Submit an online application form
• Complete a values-based online assessment
• Participate in a strengths-based interview with one of the HSBC Recruitment team

How to apply:

Please click here to apply to the programme.

Speakers for Schools has a range of work experience opportunities, just be aware some are aimed at students in England - especially the Healthcare ones which relate to NHS England. Use the link here to see whether there’s anything relevant to you. 

Gresham College has a series of lectures by different Professors; February’s lectures include: Professor Chris Whitty speaking on Rhythm Disturbances of the Heart, Professor Leslie Thomas KC will ask, Do We Need Barristers?, and Professor Victoria Baines will explore the question What's the Problem with Encryption?

Professor Martin Daunton will be exploring how important Slavery was to the British Economy? 

Professor Raghavendra Rau will be talking on Big Data in Business, and on Biology, Professor Robin May will look at Microbial Record-Breakers.  For other lectures which are at undergraduate level use the link here.

Balfour Beatty Rail Apprenticeships has a Quantity Surveying apprenticeship available. Use the link here.

Atkins has Apprenticeship Opportunities coming up:

• Level 4 Apprenticeship: South West and Wales - Apprenticeship Programme 2023 - Level 4 Apprenticeship Civil Engineer – Cardiff or Swansea 
• Level 4 Apprenticeship: South West and Wales - Apprenticeship Programme 2023 - Level 4 Apprenticeship Civil Engineer – Cardiff or Swansea
• Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
• South West and Wales - Apprenticeship Programme 2023 - Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Swansea – Civil Engineering

Entry requirements: To apply, you’ll need: 2 A-Levels. The closing date is next week, 22nd February 2023. More information here. 

Renishaw has a great opportunity for those looking for apprenticeships at all levels in STEM based subjects.  The talks will also discuss possible work experience opportunities. Here’s the link: Renishaw 

Explore 350+ Higher and Degree apprenticeship vacancies in the February edition of the Higher and Degree listing 2023. 

Discover vacancy details from over 65 employers, including locations, salary information and direct application links. Use the link here to get more information. 

Amey PLC  is a leading infrastructure services and engineering company who have a range of opportunities available:

Amey: Degree Apprenticeships (office.com) Earn while you learn, gain recognised qualifications, and excel in your career (amey.co.uk) Higher level Apprenticeship Programme; you may need up to 3 A-Levels (or equivalent) at Grades A*-C to apply for the Higher Apprenticeship Programmes

Network 75 offers a range of apprenticeship opportunities as well; use the link here: Network 75 

GE Aviation Engineering Apprentice, Wales 

The GE Wales Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship is a three-year programme that provides all the skills an individual would need to kickstart their career in aerospace.

GE Aviation Business Apprentice, Wales 

Run in partnership with Coleg y Cymoedd, it’s an opportunity to join a well-established, global aviation company that prides itself on offering career opportunities for talented individuals.

PwC has more information for potential accountants, business management or technology students interested in degree apprenticeships with them. Use the link  here to find out more

A range of apprenticeships available with the closing date of 19th March 2023

Tarmac - Aberthaw Cement Plant -

Electrical Apprentice (C&L)

• Job Ref: tarmac/TP/112/3902
• Gaining a recognised NVQ Level 3 qualification (equivalent to a BTEC) and an HNC in Electrical Engineering
• Must have GCSEs A-C or numbered equivalent (9-4) in both English and Maths
• Employer’s link: https://jobsearch.tarmac.com/jobs/job/Electrical-ApprenticeCL/3906

Electrical Apprentice

• Job Ref: tarmac/TP/67621/3906
• Gaining a recognised NVQ Level 3 qualification (equivalent to a BTEC) and an HNC in Electrical Engineering
• Must have GCSEs A-C or numbered equivalent (9-4) in both English and Maths
• Employer’s link: https://jobsearch.tarmac.com/jobs/job/Electrical-Apprentice/3909

Mechanical Apprentice

• b Ref: tarmac/TP/67621/3910
• Gaining a recognised NVQ Level 3 qualification (equivalent to a BTEC) and an HNC in Mechanical Engineering
• Must have GCSEs A-C or numbered equivalent (9-4) in both English and Maths
• Employer’s link: https://jobsearch.tarmac.com/jobs/job/Mechanical-Apprentice/3910

 Tarmac - Llanddarog Torcoed Asphalt Plant, Carmarthenshire - 

Apprentice Electrician

• Job Ref: tarmac/TP/112/3962
• Preferably GCSEs A-C or numbered equivalent (9-4) in both English and Maths, however D or 3 are acceptable because the college can provide additional support
• Employer’s link: https://jobsearch.tarmac.com/jobs/job/Apprentice-Electrician/3962

 Tarmac – Cornelly - 

Apprentice Fitter

• Job Ref: tarmac/TP/112/3961
• Must have GCSEs A-C or numbered equivalent (9-4) in both English and Maths
• Employer’s link: https://jobsearch.tarmac.com/jobs/job/Apprentice-Fitter/3961