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Ivybridge Community College

Virtual Careers Fair

This virtual exhibition brings together organisations and training providers from Plymouth and the South West; including local universities and apprenticeship providers to small businesses and organisations with global interests.  From careers in IT and dentistry, manufacturing and engineering, the building environment, to landscape architecture, healthcare, music, emergency services, the range is truly comprehensive.

 

 

Accountancy 

Bishop Fleming 

Please click here for more information.

Please click here for brochure

Aerospace 

Airbus 

Airbus is an international reference in the aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transports, satellites and launch vehicles, as well as providing data services, navigation, secure communications, urban mobility and other solutions for customers on a global scale.

 

BAE Systems Apprenticeships

Please click here for more information.

There is also a downloadable Air Apprentice Booklet.

If you already know which scheme you would like to apply for you can go straight to the applications page.

For applications for the AIR Apprenticeships specifically; please click here.

For more information on Early Careers and Apprenticeships / Graduates / Undergraduates please click here.

We are really looking forward to your attendance at the open events. Please remember to register online ahead of the event. The window to register will close 2 days before each event.

Armed Forces 

Army

The British Army protects the United Kingdom’s interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper.

We offer over 76 different entry level jobs, and in each and every one of these positions are opportunities for gaining skills and qualifications. No matter what your background or experience, you can find where you belong in the British Army.

We’ll help you uncover strengths you didn’t know you had, and you’ll feel the benefits not just for your Army career but wherever your career leads afterwards.

  • Introductory Video for Army Careers - Please click here for more information.     
  • 16 and 17 year olds starting their career in the British Army - Please click here for more information.
  • Virtual Army Careers Centre - Register for Live Careers Webinars from the British Army - Please click here for more information
  • How to apply - Please click here for more information.

FAQ’s:

What age can I apply and how?

You can apply from 15 years, 7 months online

Do I get paid in training?

Yes, your pay starts at around £15,600 and rises to £20,000 after completing 26 weeks of training

What qualifications do I need to you?

It depends which role you want to do, some roles require no qualifications

Do I need specific training beforehand?

No, we give you all the training you need

Do I get an Apprenticeship from AFC Harrogate?

You start your apprenticeship journey at AFC Harrogate, but you will complete your apprenticeship as part of your Trade Training in your job role. 98% of soldiers enrol on an apprenticeship programme

 

Royal Air Force

  • Please click here to access an interactive PDF linking to RAF Recruitment pre-recorded YouTube videos, Q and A sessions on subjects such as Apprenticeships, Sponsorship, Parents Guide, etc.

  • RAF Apprenticeships Video - Please click here for more information.

 

Royal Navy

Royal Navy Area Engagement Team-SW can offer you virtual or face to face workshops, please contact Leading Hand Karen Caller on Karen.Caller@royalnavymail.mod.uk or call 07891 729995.  We are here to support learning within schools and colleges with Practical Leadership Tasks that encourage and develop Team Building, Problem Solving, Communication and Leadership skills.

Please click here for more information.

Apprenticeships and Training 

Becton Dickinson

BD invites you to become an integral part of a company that makes a difference in human health, saving and improving the lives of people in all corners of the globe.

  • Why join BD - Please click here for more information.
  • Case study - Abbie Tucker- Please click here for more information.
  • Case study - Jacob Greaves - Please click here for more information.

 

Achievement Training

  • Virtual tours of AT's Adult and Children's Services, Foundation Learning and Business Departments 
  •  A private training organisation in Plymouth, offering a wide range of flexible educational and vocational training courses to young people and adults.

Please click here for more information.

 

GP Strategies Training Ltd

Please click here for more information.

Evolution of Apprenticeships video - Please click here for more information.

 

Skills Group

Please click here for more information.

Careers Advice 

CSW Group

Mike Shail - Ivybridge Community College Careers Development Consultant

  • Prospects Website - Please click here for more information.
  • Career Pilot Website - Please click here for more information.
  • Amazing Apprenticeships Website - Please click here for more information.

Civil Engineering 

ICE - Institution of Civil Engineers

Become a civil engineer

Civil engineering is the art of planning and building the world we live in.

In other words: roads, buildings, wind turbines, bridges, railways, airports, tunnels, flood defences and much more.

Civil engineers transform lives by designing and building safe structures and providing essential life-giving services. They also tackle global environmental problems like climate change and pollution.

What’s more, there aren’t enough civil engineers to go around and their skills are in high demand in across the UK, so it’s a great career option for the future.

Below are some links to videos and guides from the Institution of Civil Engineers about working in civil engineering. We hope you enjoy finding out more about this exciting career!

For more information regarding the Institution of Civil Engineers, please click here.

DISCOVER CIVIL ENGINEERING VIDEO

Take a magical journey through our world built and designed by civil engineers, with a few surprises along the way. Find out what civil engineers do and how they’ve shaped our world:

For more information, please click here.

CIVIL ENGINEERING CAREERS Q&A WITH JACK AND SAM VIDEO

Why civil engineering? Hear from civil engineering student Sam Whelan in this interview by vlogger and YouTube star Jack Edwards.

For more information, please click here. 

11-16 CIVIL ENGINEERING CAREERS GUIDE

Featuring inspiring engineers and projects and useful information about subject-choices and study pathways. 

For more information, please click here. 

16-18 CIVIL ENGINEERING CAREERS WEBINAR SERIES

Featuring real-life civil engineers answering questions about apprenticeships, studying at uni, saving lives through engineering and how to become a civil engineer.

For more information, please click here. 

16-18 CIVIL ENGINEERING CAREERS GUIDE

Featuring case studies and useful information about subject-choices and study pathways.

For more information, please click here. 

If you have any questions, please get in touch. Please click here. 

Construction Careers and Apprenticeships 

Building Plymouth

Building Plymouth is a Plymouth City Council-led partnership set up to connect local people with career opportunities in construction in Plymouth.

For more information, please click here.

Plymouth City Council Expertise Directory

For more information, please click here.

Go Construct: Construction Careers

Find out which construction roles are most suited to your interests, skills and qualifications.

For more information, please click here.

Skills Launchpad Plymouth Resource Bank: All careers:

On our site we have loads of advice for:
-       Choosing a career

-       Choices at age 16

-       Gaining working experience

-       Volunteering

-       Support for guardians

-       Support for care leavers

For more information, please click here.


Construction careers video on Youtube - To view, please click here.

Education, Training and Research Programmes 

Teach South West

  • Please follow this Train to Teach link for all information.

 

The Learning Institute

Emergency Services Careers and Apprenticeships 

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue

Engineering Services 

Babcock International

  • Babcock is a provider of critical, complex engineering services which support national defence, save lives and protect communities

  • Link to our website 

  • Prospectus

Finance and Banking, Careers / Apprenticeships 

Santander Bank

‘Whether you’re interested in doing an apprenticeship, graduate scheme, internship or some work experience, the Santander programme will bring out the best in you. You’ll build skills, confidence and your network at one of the leading financial services providers in the UK. And, on the way to a fulfilling career with us, you’ll discover talents you never even thought you had’.

For further information, please click here. 

TSB

Careers information at the TSB

For further information, please click here.

Further and Higher Education 

City College Plymouth

 

Cornwall College Group

 

Exeter College, Centre for University Level Studies

Exeter College’s accountancy training is provided by A Plus Training, a specialist training provider. 

 

Exeter University

 

Marjons (University of St Mark and St John)

 

Plymouth College of Art

  • Class of 2020 Student Works – Plymouth College of Art - To view please click here. 

  • Your Energy – Plymouth College of Art - To view please click here.  

  • Pre Recorded Presentation on Student Life plus Q and A session at Plymouth College of Art - To view please click here.  

 

Plymouth University

 

Solent University

 

South Devon College

  • Selection of webinars from South Devon College including Animal Science, Hospitality and Catering, Health Care - To view, please click here. 
  •  Welcome to the University Centre at South Devon College - To view, please click here. 
  • University Centre Course Details For more information, please click here. 

Highway Services and Construction 

South West Highways

We do take on annually Highway Maintenance Operatives from the local area and there are graduate entry levels too.

Our parent companies are Ringway and Eurovia and are also part of the Vinci Group who are a global organisation. 

Plymouth City Council expertise Directory, which has a description of what we are as a company and many other providers to the Construction and built environment in Plymouth.

Health and Care Professions, Training Courses, Apprenticeships 

Proud to Care

Proud to Care Devon represents all health and care organisations across Devon and provides lots of information on careers, career pathways, qualifications required for roles and much more.

 The Proud to Care website provides information across health and care including;

For more information, please click here to email or phone 01392 383000 and ask for Proud to Care.  

Legal Services 

Womble Bond Dickinson

Additional links - 

Website - To view, please click here. 
Careers - For further information, please click here. 
 

Marine Biology 

Marine Biological Association

MBA Student Member Sancha Conway Holroyd’s online talk ‘Marine Biology – a student’s perspective’, about her University experience, opportunities and top tips to get the ball rolling and progress your dream career!

For further information, please click here.  

Medical and Bio Sciences 

BD Life Sciences

  • Advancing the World of Health - One Human Hope - BD Video - For further information, please click here.  
  • BD Website link - To view, please click here. 

Three new videos about the Plymouth site - 

Medicine / Healthcare Careers and Apprenticeships 

NHS Trust (Devon Partnership)

  • Devon Partnership Trust NHS - For more information, please click here. 
  • A selection of video clips (2-3 minutes), many featuring staff describing their NHS roles and services. - To view, please click here.   

 

NHS Apprenticeships

Medicine / Dentistry 

Brighton and Sussex Medical School

  • Virtual Open Days for Years 12 and 13 - click here for more information

 

Plymouth University

Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

Please see the link below which takes you to the different Faculty of Health degree programmes. On this page you will see a series of video clips which includes a pre-recorded talk for Biomedical Sciences, Diagnostic Radiography, Medicine and Dentistry. There is also a Biomedical Science example lecture, Dentistry EBL example session and Medicine EBL example session. You will also find at the bottom of the page a ‘virtual tour’ of the University of Plymouth campus.

For further information regarding Work Experience, please click here.

Optometry 

Newsomes Opticians

For further information please contact Jane by clicking here. 

Performing Arts 

Academy for Music

  • Specialises in music performance and production education, preparing you for a career in the modern music industry.

  • Youtube video

  • Prospectus

     

     

Stem careers - Apprenticeships / Placements 

MET Office

  • Careers section of Met Office website, detailing Apprenticeships, Placements and Work Experience - For more information, please click here. 
  • To bring the work of the Met Office to life in the minds of young people, this section introduces some of the careers in weather and climate.  Watch some video case studies of Met Office employees, reflecting on the range of skills you might need for an exciting career in weather. For more information, please click here. 
  • Potential careers with the MET Office

Teaching 

Teach South West

  • Please follow this Train to Teach link for all information.

 

Veterinary Science and Careers 

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

 Please contact - Jill Macdonald, VN Futures Project Manager, to ask any questions about a career in veterinary nursing, by clicking here.  

Yacht Building Apprenticeships 

Princess Yachts

**Disclaimer** While we have made every effort to verify all contributors and their contributions to the Virtual Careers Page, Ivybridge Community College is not responsible for the content that third parties publish, upload or transmit via You Tube or from their own websites.  Although we have checked all links prior to publishing under no circumstances will Ivybridge Community College be responsible or liable for any link or video content communicated within this Virtual Career’s Event.