Hello, welcome to the Becky High Careers blog, where we'll post the latest news about what's been happening in school and opportunities outside of school. Check back here regularly as opportunities are posted as we find them. 

If students in Year 11-Year 13 would like to chat about anything careers related, please email me (Mrs K Wray) and I would be happy to arrange a time to meet.

Latest News and Opportunities

• (17/10) Production Arts Discovery Workshop; Saturday 22 November 2025, 10am – 5pm; Age: 13 – 21 (those aged 13 must be in Year 9) - Free workshop at Garsington Opera

  Are you intrigued by lighting and stage management? Do you love the world of wardrobe or want to be a make-up artist? Or perhaps you’d rather run the show from backstage?

  This Introduction to Production Arts is the perfect taster session for young people wanting to find out more about career opportunities behind-the-scenes.

  There are five different backstage areas to choose from:; •Lighting; •Props; •Stage crewing & Stage Management; •Wardrobe; • Wigs, Hair & Make-up

  Sign up here.  Box Office: 01494 376037 or email learning@garsingtonopera.org

 

• (15/10) Linklaters are hosting an online Insight session from 5pm-6.30pm on 21st October, an opportunity for Y12-13 students to find out more about their solicitor apprenticeship programme. Click here to register. 

 

• (03/10) Interested in a career in Law? Browne Jacobson are offered a whole day of virtual work experience on 28th October. Hear from solicitors, barristers, judges and current trainee solicitors. Click here to apply. 

 

• (02/10) Lloyds Bank  is hosting an apprenticeship application information evening on Tuesday 7th October from 5pm-6pm.  Learn how to write applications that grab attention, and prep for assessment centres. Click here to book. 

 

• (25/09) Channel 4 apprenticeships are launching in October - click here for info. 

 

• (25/09) Find out about careers in pharmacy with an after school talk at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford on Thursday 16th October. It takes place in Lecture Theatre 1 Level 2 Academic Centre, John Radclifgfe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU Click here to book. 

 

• (25/09) The investment bank, UBS, is hosting a virtual information evening on Tuesday 30th September from 5pm-630pm. Year 11-13 students should attend if they want to find out about internships, apprenticeships and graduate programmes and what UBS looks for in candidates.  Click here to apply. 

 

• (25/09) Students in Y11-13 are invited to hear about working in an internal law firm on Thursday 2nd October 5pm-6.30pm. This virtual meeting is hosted by Clifford Chance, where they will talk about their student programmes including further work experience opportunities. Click here to apply. 

 

• (25/09) Insight into PwC Flying Start Degree Programmes virtual meeting takes place on Monday 29th September. Students in Year 11013 can find out about the Flying Start programme and gain insight into business finance and accounting careers at PwC.  Click here to register. 

 

• (16/9) Y12 and Y13 students interested in careers in business, finance or professional services might like to attend Deloitte's insight evening in their Reading offices on 8th October.  It is an opportunity to:

  • Learn about Deloitte’s degree apprenticeship opportunities, which provide an alternative route into professional services without attending university.

  • Gain insight into business, finance, and technology careers at Deloitte

  • Hear from current apprentices and senior female professionals about their career journeys

  • Take part in interactive sessions designed to develop key employability skills.

  • Receive expert advice on applications and how to stand out in the selection process

          Click here to apply.

 

• (12/09) National Energy System Operator (NESO) is opening its doors on 9th October (5pm-730pm at its offices in Wokingham, RG41 5BN) - an opportunity to find out more about careers in engineering and energy distribution.  NESO is opening its doors for a select few students at its offices in Wokingham. If you’ve got a passion for STEM and a keen interest in Engineering, then this event is for you. You’ll take part in workshops throughout the evening, view their state-of-the-art engineering and energy facilities, and network with professionals from the industry. Food and drinks will also be provided. This opportunity is available to students in Y11-13, click here to register. 

 

• (11/09) One of the more unusual degree apprenticeships on offer is the Government Social Research apprenticeship. For more information, click here. 

 

• (09/09) Lloyds Bank are hosting an online insight presentation for Y11-13 students on Tuesday 16th September (5pm-6pm).  Lloyds Banking Group is one of the world’s biggest financial services companies with over 30 million digital customers. At this event, you will participate in workshops, network with their people, and hear about all of the key application deadlines for this year’s opportunities. You’ll hear straight from senior leaders about their journey, as well as recent apprentices and graduates and the advice they wish they’d had when starting out. In addition, all who attend this virtual event will be the first to hear about and apply for over eight in-person events at their offices all across the UK. These events take place on Saturdays, so they don’t impact time out of school or university. In-person opportunities are very rare, especially at huge banks, so this will be your head start to getting your foot in the door. Click here to register. 

 

• (09/09) Upskillme are advertising an opportunity to spend the day at GEHealthcare in Chalfont St Giles on 14th October - useful if you are interested in biomedical engineering or healthcare more broadly. Click here to apply. 

 

• (09/09) Cisco the global tech company has launched its virtual and in-person work experience schemes taking place October half term.  This programme is for those who are female in year 12 or 13, and based in the UK. Applications close Monday 22 September 2025. When: 27 – 30 October 2025. Location: 

• Option 1- Hybrid (2 days in office & 2 days virtual) Bedfont (near Heathrow) or Manchester or 

• Option 2 - Fully Virtual

• If you choose the hybrid option, ensure that you can travel to the location. Otherwise, select the virtual programme. Both options offer the same opportunities. Over four days, students will meet and explore departments at Cisco, tackle a group business challenge, and develop key skills like interviewing and CV writing. They'll also learn about the pathways into Cisco, hearing from our apprentices, interns and graduates.

 

• (03/09) We are incredibly lucky to be supported by Bucks Healthcare Trust who offer work experience (at Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville hospitals) to students in a variety of clinical and non-clinical areas including:
  • Administrative and clerical (non-clinical)
  • Allied Health Professions: including dietitian, occupational therapist, operating department practitioner (ODP), orthoptist, orthotist, paramedic, physiotherapist, podiatrist, radiographer (diagnostic), speech & language therapist
  • Biomedical science
  • Clinical engineering
  • Clinical psychology (please note numbers are very limited)
  • Clinical research
  • Communications (non-clinical)
  • Data, digital and technology (non-clinical)
  • Finance (non-clinical)
  • Medicine
  • Midwifery
  • Nursing
  • Pharmacy
  • Property services and estates (non-clinical)

The application window to apply for work experience in the autumn half term is 22nd August-7th September and you will find the link here. 

• (11/06) An interesting article describing the competitive nature of the banking industry.
• (16/05) Bucks Skills Hub has published the May edition of Classroom to Careers Newsletter here. 
• (20/03) A variety of work experience opportunities are advertised here, offered by a range of companies, from GE Healthcare to BT and BP. Apply early! 
• (14/03) Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is offering a variety of after school, in person, career talks - for any age - in a huge range of clinical and science professions. This term they are offering sessions on careers in pharmacy and medicine.  The pharmacy evening takes place on 26th June (5pm-7pm), click here to find out more and book.  The medicine evening takes place on 10th July (5pm-7pm). Click here for info and to book. 
• (27/01) the BBC offers Taster Days in various departments; you can register here.
• (16/1) A guide to degree apprenticeships has just been published here. It offers a good overview of apprenticeships. The companies profiled in detail represent the professions and sectors where the majority of apprenticeships are offering: finance, tech, engineering and construction. But note the list of companies at the back of the booklet is a snapshot of larger firms, not the total. 
• (5/12) BAe Systems have just launched apprenticeships across the country in a variety roles, lots to choose from here!
• (5/12) Bucks Skills Hub has published the latest edition of Classroom to Careers including information evenings and work experience opportunities., find it here.
• (4/11) Microsoft hs announced the launch of its apprenticeships schemes; find out more and register here.
• (4/11) WSP (engineering and environmental) have launched their apprenticeship schemes here. 
• (4/11) The BBC have launched some of their apprenticeship schemes here.
• (17/10) Amazing Apprenticeships has released its latest Higher and Degree Apprenticeship Listing here. 
• (11/10) Deloitte (finance, tech and consultancy) are accepting applications for their degree apprenticeship programmes here.
• (1/7) A wide range of virtual work experience opportunities are available (for free) on the Springpod website, great to find out more about companies and careers.