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National Careers Week is next week (1st-6th March 2021)! The week is jam-packed with virtual events and talks that hope to give young people information and guidance for the next step in their lives, as well as those looking to move on in their current career.
Right now is an important moment in the academic calendar, and if you’re looking for advice, you should take part and attend the events that Telford Job Box are hosting throughout the week.
These events range from information from local businesses, to learning how to develop employability skills, to an introduction to careers in the army.
A-Levels , BTECs and Apprenticeships
If you’re aged 16-19, there are over 300 A-Levels, BTECs and apprenticeships across Telford and Wreakin. Telford is a hub for opportunities of higher education, visit the Telford 16-19 website for more information.
National Careers Week Events
Telford Job Box are hosting events and workshops all week. Have a look at those available below and register for those you can.
| When | Event Description | How to join |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 1 March, 11am | Meet Telford and Shrewsbury College and find out about the different career pathways the colleges have to offer. | Join on Facebook |
| Tuesday 2 March, 10am | RAF and Telford College talk career options. | Join on Facebook |
| Tuesday 2 March, 3pm – 5pm | My Options Stepping into Work Programme support adults with learning disabilities towards and into the world of work. | Join on Facebook |
| Wednesday 3 March, 10am | Matt Hood from DB Roberts talks about his career journey. We are also joined by Ben Haynes from our team who talks about the importance of work experience. | Join on Facebook |
| Wednesday 3 March, 12pm | Develop your employability skills and look at how you can achieve this with the University of Wolverhampton. | Join via Zoom |
| Wednesday 3 March, 2pm | My Options Stepping into Work Programme support adults with learning disabilities towards and into the world of work. | Register via Email |
| Thursday 4 March, 10am | Introducing the new Kickstart scheme. | Join on Facebook |
| Friday 5 March, 10am | Learn Telford and Wolverhampton University talk about access courses and where it could lead to e.g. teaching (PGCE). Telford College also join us to talk about where a HE qualification can take you and the benefits of staying local. | Join on Facebook |
| Friday 5 March, 11.30am | Insight into Army Careers virtual event | Register online now |
| Friday 5 March, 12pm | Women of Faith in the Workplace with University of Wolverhampton | Join via Zoom |
