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Hymers College
HE & Careers News
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FEBUARY 2022
careers-news
I’m a Dolphin!
What Animal
Volunteering
Are You?
opportunities in As a part of PSHE, Year 9
Hull & East Riding have been analysing their
personal strengths and
HEY! Volunteering (previously the City
of Culture volunteer programme) will personality types via the
be opening recruitment on 7 Feburary buzz quiz.
for volunteers for the first time in more
than 2 years. Take the test here
Minimum age to volunteer is 16. Eerily accurate!
The main focus of the volunteer
programme is to support arts, culture
and heritage across Hull and East
Yorkshire. The volunteers get involved
with all sorts from art galleries to outdoor
MyUniChoices - Year 12
festivals, community projects, heritage Year 12 have started the long and Features include:
buildings etc. winding road to University applications n Prioritised listing of a student’s
with self analysis and initial research Top Course areas
One of the main strengths of the using MyUniChoices. The results
programme is that volunteers can pick n Options to change forecast grade
raised plenty of discussion for the
and choose what they get involved levels
summer UCAS programme.
in - they can offer as much or as little n Filters to refine degree searches
of their time as they want. Volunteers MyUniChoices is a computer-based
programme matching interests and n Institution information
select their own shifts using an online
academic abilities with suitable degree n Course information
system, according to their interests
and availability. There’s also a free courses... n Research/Action plan
‘masterclass’ programme where they can ... and matches them with the most n Shortlisting facility
try something new or build their skills. suitable and worthwhile degree courses
n Open Day Checklist
delivered by the approximately 370
Examples of masterclasses we’ve got n Personal Statement Writer
Higher Education institutions with over
coming up include intro to BSL, disability
51,000 courses. It also scans courses
awareness, portrait painting etc. Students log in via:
taught in English in Europe, Canada,
Particularly for younger people, it’s great Australia and New Zealand! https://login.myfuturechoice.com/
for building up a CV because they can
pull reports off the online system that
demonstrate their volunteering hours
and what skills they’ve developed.
More information :
HEY: What We Do | HEY: Get Involved
Save the Dates…
Hymers Year 12 UCAS Information Evening | Thursday 10 February
6pm start in Main Hall | Please refer to details emailed to students and parents
Seminars:
Introduction, Graduate Careers & the UCAS Process at Hymers | Mr P Meadway
Competitive Admissions | Mrs S Dickinson/Mr R Simpson
Emphasis on Oxbridge admissions with general information on how to approach admissions to other competitive courses.
Personal Statements | Mr C Gaynor-Smith
How to write a personal statement that packs a punch.
Medicine, Dentistry & Veterinary Admissions | Mrs H Jackson & Dr J M Jarvis
How to choose your course and put together a strong application. Includes course choice and personal statements.
Student Finance | Nicola Beech (Hull University)
How student finance is organised and advice on applications.
Course Choice & Course Comparison | Mr P Meadway
How to go about choosing the right course – Tackling the information overload.
Hymers College Careers Convention | Tuesday 15 March
6pm - 8:45pm | Year 11 - 12 & Parents
Engage with employers directly at this open forum event Details to follow from Mr Meadway
Careers News…
>W
hat are the options
after graduating
from university?
This article compares
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areers in the Creative Industries
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ow the pandemic transformed the or VFX, begin by browsing our job
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• Building professional networks early learn what to study and how to get
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• Interacting with startups and >F
orensic Science Career Map: experience
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• Why display all their career day on
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Events for Parents... Higher Education News:
> Free
Careers Evenings
for Parents from
InvestIN
Expert advice to enhance your
students’ career potential. Time to Think
InvestIN’s parent event series (Year 12)
is designed to give parents the A series of live and recorded lectures from Gresham across a wide range of subject
essential tools they’ll need to areas. Extend your learning in preparation for competitive university admissions
support their child on their career
journey. Events are run by leading Lecture series to extend your learning - Gresham College (all subjects) | Crowdcast
experts and are FREE to attend.
Recordings are available for
past events.
Guardian 2022
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ednesday 9 February: University
Making it in Medical Sciences Rankings... read here
Expert advice on breaking into
medicine, dentistry and veterinary
science. The Conversation
“Academic rigour, journalistic flair”
>W
ednesday 9 March:
Women in Business Leading articles across all areas
from leading academics...
Inspiring entrepreneurship in our
young women
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ednesday 23 March:
Study Abroad
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Everything you need to know about in English in Europe (not including Ireland and United Kingdom).
InvestIN’s life-changing Summer These degrees offer you a wide range of alternatives to the
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information on these courses.
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ednesday 6 April: Studying abroad is a big decision to take. We hope that this website
The Career Workshop will answer a lot of your general questions but if there is anything
Helping your child to choose their specific you would like to ask us, please contact us.
future with confidence
Venture Database available to Hymers students
>W
ednesday 4 May:
Venture is a comprehensive website with accurate and up-
Through the Magnifying Glass
to-date information about all aspects of studying, living and
Uncover your child’s future in forensic working abroad. Not sure which country is right for you?
science Venture makes sure that students, parents and career advisors
have all the facts at their fingertips so they can make a truly
Register here
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Cambridge University: The Subject Matters Webinar
Thursday, 24 February 2022 | 17:00 – 18:15
Join us for a FREE subject advice webinar:
> for students in Year 10 and 11 (or equivalent) and their parents/supporters
> session will cover subject advice, careers and super-curricular suggestions
> opportunity to ask current Cambridge students and admissions staff questions
> recording available afterwards
Find out more here
Things to do...
YEAR 13
→ Check your UCAS Track for updates...
→ Reply dates to offers
These are based on when we get the last decision in from your unis or colleges.
Check your application to see your personal deadline.
• If you receive your last decision on or before 19 May 2022, your reply date is 9 June 2022
(except if you’re using Extra to find a place).
• If you receive your last decision on or before 14 July 2022, your reply date is 21 July 2022 (including Extra choices).
Need help? ... Discuss your offers with your Form Tutor and adviser
Bursary Schemes & Scholarships
→ Students living in the Market Weighton area may have access to a bursary scheme if they are applying for horticulture,
agriculture, engineering, veterinary science & technology. Please ask Mr Meadway or Miss Paterson for details.
The Scholarship Hub
→ Search and apply for UK scholarships, grants or bursaries for university on a comprehensive database of funding for
undergraduates - link
The Holbeck Trust
→ Look out for 2022 scholarships
Access to Leeds scheme
Many Universities offer similar access schemes for students - please check your own universities for details.
YEAR 12
Careers Advice:
→ Please make use of the drop in sessions with Mrs Needle, our Careers Adviser:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday break and lunchtimes.
UCAS - Starting Out
MyUniChoices
→ Log into your account and start researching university options - filter and shortlist the courses that interest you.
Looking ahead - Consider a MOOC!
→ Search MOOC providers for a course of your choice via: schoogle
YEAR 11
A Level Options
→ Careers /HE help is available if you wish to talk about your options. Please use the drop-in sessions with
Mrs Needle on Mon/Tues/Fri. Alternatively, please get in touch with Mr Meadway.
→ Thinking about A level combinations? Informed Choices gives a good starting point to the range of courses
available at University
→ Further advice via Schoogle A Level Options page
Cambridge University are offering a FREE webinar related to A Level options
→ Thursday 24 February - 5pm | Register here
YEARS 8-10
Year 9 Options
→ GCSE Options page on Schoogle has information to help you decide your options. Small group sessions with our
Careers Adviser, Mrs Needle will take place before half term - a chance to discuss ideas and raise questions
→ Wonder where your subjects might lead in the future? Lots of helpful information via: Subject Links ebooks
Events & Courses Oxford and
Cambridge
STEM Courses (Year 8-12) Virtual Student
Conferences
14-25 March 2022
The Oxford and Cambridge Student
Conferences are joint, regional
events for Year 12 students (or
STEM Insight Courses for Year 12 equivalent) in the UK who are
studying for their A Levels/IB
(formerly Headstart) (or equivalent) and beginning to
consider their options for study
Whether you are interested in life With specially developed content and beyond sixth form.
sciences, chemistry, engineering, live sessions from universities including We want students to have the
physics, computer science, sustainability, Cambridge, Sheffield, Lancaster, opportunity to gain a deeper insight
aerospace, built environment, tech or Abertay, Coventry, UCL, Imperial, Oxford, into what living and studying at
maths we have something for you. Liverpool, Birmingham … and more! Oxford and Cambridge is like, an
Enquire now for 2022 courses... understanding of how both universities
assess applications and the
opportunity to ask any questions they
may have.
The conferences offer:
→ Live webinars covering a range of
topics including making a competitive
application
Fancy a YINI? → Live subject webinars with current
students
Consider a Year in Industry before you go to University... → New for this year – live and recorded
sessions for international students
→ Videos covering a wide range of
subjects, created especially for the
Routes into STEM Virtual Courses (Year 8-11) Conference
→ Opportunity to chat with academics
Courses for 2022 during live, typed Q&A sessions
→ Information for teachers and advisers
Interested in Science, Engineering and Maths?... Read more here...
The full schedule for the 2022 Student
Conferences, including timings for our
live sessions, will be released in early
Year 8-12 2022.
How to book
Look out for similar It is FREE to attend the virtual
conferences but students still need to
courses from the book in advance.
Smallpeice Trust To book your place, please complete
the online booking form.
Cambridge Subject masterclasses -
March/April Series:
sign up to the newsletter to get notifications of booking
Virtual Subject Masterclasses for high achieving Year 12 (or equivalent) students many subjects still available to explore.
Students will be able to experience Cambridge teaching, gain an insight into course content and structure, and learn more
about what it’s like to study here. Please book directly.
Linguastars Languages Summer School Business,
Accounting
Leeds University Linguastars is an annual summer
Linguastars school for Year 12 French, Spanish and or
German students interested in studying
languages at university. Technology
The programme gives participants a
taster of university life at the University
Insight Weeks
of Leeds, exposing them to the career
opportunities available to graduates PWC Careers: Applications are now
and to providing them the opportunity open for our Virtual Insight Week
to meet current languages students. programme If you’re in Year 12 and
you’re keen to understand how you can
progress your career in the world of
business, accounting or technology at
PwC, our Virtual Insight Week offers you
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General Careers websites...
For careers related to specific degrees go to:
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/options_with_your_subject.htm
What do Graduates Do? - Information on graduate careers
Reliable and trusted information via some key websites:
Careers Research & National Careers Website
UCAS Careers Information
By Sector • By Subject
Contacts...
Head of HE & Careers: Mr P Meadway | pmeadway@hymers.org
Careers Adviser & Work Experience: Mrs L Needle | lneedle@hymers.org
Director of Years 12 & 13: Mr C Gaynor-Smith | clgaynor-smith@hymers.org
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