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GUIDE TO POST 16 SCHEMES
LEARNING THROUGH WORK
01534 449 440 skillsjersey@gov.je www.gov.je/skillsjersey www.facebook.com/skillsjersey www.twitter.com/skills_jersey
WHO ARE SKILLS JERSEY?
Skills Jersey (previously known as Careers Jersey, Trident, Trackers and Student Finance) have been brought together, by the Education Department, to create a centre of excellence with clear links connecting education and life-long learners with industry.
Learning through work: Connect with Education: Careers Guidance:
Whether it is mentoring Offering links between schools, The Careers Guidance team apprentices through colleges, universities, industry offer free, confidential and employment and training or and other education training impartial career guidance,
coordinating work placement providers, Skills Jersey is the hub support and inspiration to and shadowing schemes, Skills where industry and education people of all ages including
Jersey supports Islanders to can work together to benefit school pupils, sixteen plus make informed decisions the local community. students and adults. leading to their future
employment.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
6 TH FORM/POST 16
Do you have the skills higher education and employers are looking for? If you don't
you could miss out on that place at your preferred university or your dream job.
There are a number of schemes and events available for you to participate in throughout the next two years that will help you collect those essential skills and allow you to learn about jobs and industries you are interested in and those you
might not have thought of.
Schemes and opportunities include:
Entrepreneurship Young Enterprise
Work Shadowing Schemes
Leadership / Marketing / Engineering and Construction / Digital / Hospitality
Legal Profession
Ogier law placement programme and Baker and Partners Advocacy competition
Health
Medical insight days and road shows
Teaching
Teaching insight days
Finance
BASE game and life in finance
Political Debating
The Commonwealth Youth Parliament / Rotary Peace Programme
LEARN ABOUT YOUNG ENTERPRISE
Learn about business, run your own company, have fun and make money.
Work with a group of students from across all of the Island's secondary schools, where you will be guided by business mentors from local companies. It's a useful opportunity to make important contacts for
future employment and a unique work related learning experience on
your CV / UCAS personal statement.
You will apply for a role within your company and will learn from the experts exactly what that involves. You will meet weekly at the offices of
your Young Enterprise company's business advisers (usually for 1-2 hours on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening).
You will be required to put in extra time to produce, market and sell your product or service (allow up to four hours a week for this).
When can I apply? | When does the scheme run? | How do I apply? | Will I have help? |
The scheme will be launched in schools and colleges during the Autumn term of Year 12 | The schemes will run between September and May | Submit an application form | Each Young Enterprise company will be assigned to an adviser company, these include firms such as Barclays, G4S, RBC, Seymour Group etc. |
For more information email: d.midgley@gov.je | |||
SCHEMES FOR WORK SHADOWING
Work shadowing allows students to follow a member of staff (usually at managerial level) from three to five days. The student will experience day-to-day activities of a person working within a particular industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the realities of working life, make contacts for the future and gain industry insight. Work shadowing
also provides a unique work related learning experience which can feature on CV's and UCAS personal statements.
Application Process | The Interview Panel | Who can I shadow? | When can I shadow a manager? |
The scheme will be launched in schools and colleges during January of Year 12. Complete an application form for the scheme you would like to participate in. You will be invited to attend an interview with industry professionals | The panel members are friendly and will give you constructive feedback on your performance during the interview as well as your CV and covering letter. This is a unique opportunity – it will not happen after a real job interview. | Skills Jersey works closely with a number of Industry Representative Bodies. These organisations are tasked with finding suitable shadows to match the student's area of interest. | During a school holiday – May half-term, Activity Week at the end of the summer term or the summer break. |
Work Shadowing is not work experience | |||
CURRENT SCHEMES FOR WORK SHADOWING
WORK SHADOWING
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Institute of Directors (Yr 12)
The IoD work shadow scheme is a competitive scheme and only students who are successful at interview will be allocated to an IOD shadow. Students are required to complete a project on leadership and management and compete for the IoD student of the year.
Shadow a senior manager for five days
Experience a realistic job application process including a panel interview by business professionals, while learning what qualities are required for leadership in any industry or profession (including medicine). This is a prestigious scheme which gives students the opportunity to shadow directors at the highest level.
How do I apply?
Submit your CV and covering letter (we will arrange workshops to help you complete these).
For more information email: d.midgley@gov.je
WORK SHADOWING MARKETING & DESIGN
Chartered Institute of Marketing (Yr 12, 13 & Undergraduate)
Experience a realistic job application process including a panel interview by marketing professionals and learn about working in the creative industries – marketing, design, PR and advertising.
How do I apply?
Submit an application form and enclose your CV. Bring along a portfolio of your work to your interview.
WORK SHADOWING
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jersey Construction Council (Yr 12 & 13)
Experience a realistic job application process including a panel interview by construction professionals and learn about working within construction professions in architecture, civil engineering, quantity surveying etc.
How do I apply?
Submit an application form and enclose your CV.
WORK SHADOWING HOSPITALITY
Jersey Hospitality Association (Yr 12 & 13)
Experience a realistic job application process including a panel interview by hospitality professionals and learn about working within the hospitality industry in areas such as hospitality management, event management, restaurant management, attractions etc
How do I apply?
Submit an application form and enclose your CV.
WORK SHADOWING DIGITAL
Digital Jersey (Yr 12 & 13)
Experience a realistic job application process including a panel interview by digital professionals and learn about working within the digital industry in analytics, network engineering, web development, e-commerce, software development etc.
How do I apply?
Submit an application form and enclose your CV.
OPPORTUNITIES IN
THE LEGAL PROFESSION
(Yr 12 & 13)
Ogier A-Level Legal This programme runs over 3 days during the October half-term and is aimed primarily Placement Programme at Year 12 students. It is designed to give students an insight into working at Ogier and a career in law.
During the programme students take part in a mock trial.' Each student has a role
to play and this gives experience working as a team and an understanding of how
the legal process works. Students also have an opportunity to hear from a variety of lawyers to gain an understanding of Ogier's approach, technologies and to show some of the different areas of law that the firm specialises in. Over the 3 days there will be opportunities to meet and hear about the experiences of some paralegals, current trainees or newly qualified Solicitors.
The programme is interactive and gives students a chance to experience working within a legal environment. Dress down is welcome (it is Ogier's company policy). As a result of the programme Ogier hopes to establish working relationships with students who might be interested in progressing onto the Bursary scheme and local Trainee Solicitor programme.
For more information contact Carla or Harriett at recruitment@ogier.com
(Yr 12 & 13)
The Baker & Partners The Baker & Partners Youth Advocacy Competition is an annual competition open to Youth Advocacy all sixth form students in Jersey. The aim is to provide those considering studying law
Competition at university or a legal career with an introduction to analytical and practical advocacy skills.
The competition gives participants the opportunity to act as prosecution and defence advocates in a variety of court scenarios, competing against other Island
sixth formers. Baker & Partners provide briefing materials and guides to competitors before each round. The competitors are judged on their delivery, clarity, confidence, preparation and legal understanding.
For more information contact: louisemcnamee@bakerandpartners.com
OPPORTUNITIES IN FINANCE
(Yr 12)
ICAEW – BASE GameThe Institute Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) coordinate the
Business, Accountancy, Skills, Education game. Known as the BASE game.
BASE is an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about careers in business & finance, adding depth to your CV and sharpening your interpersonal skills. Previously schools would enter a team of 6 students who would be presented with information about a business scenario. The challenge for students would be to assess, analyse, debate and present recommendations to a panel of judges. The regional winners of the competition would then compete in the National finals.
The Base Game is now "online" running to a similar type of format, with the added advantage of allowing more opportunities for schools to enter more teams. There are now more prizes available for students, teachers and schools.
For more information and details of how to register, please see the below link: https://careers.icaew.com/en/campaigns/base-competition/the-evolution-of-base
(Yr 12 & 13)
Life in Finance - Life in Finance is Jersey Finance's annual work experience scheme for year 12 students Jersey Finance who are interested in the finance industry. It offers students either a one or two week
work placement within a member firm in order to gain an overview of the industry and acquire valuable knowledge and experience for the duration of the placement.
The scheme has proven beneficial in bringing A-Level students and finance professionals together, with this year's scheme seeing 39 students allocated work placements with 27 member firms and we are confident that this year's scheme will be just as successful.
If you would like to take part in Life in Finance, please contact Amari Hernandez at amari.hernandez@jerseyfinance.je.
OPPORTUNITIES IN POLITICAL DEBATING
(Yr 12 & 13)
Commonwealth Youth Parliament
The Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP) is held every year in a different Commonwealth country. One young person from Jersey is selected to attend every year. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 29; be a citizen of a Commonwealth country and ordinarily reside in Jersey; be confident and articulate enough to take an active role in debates and other proceedings in the Youth Parliament; have an interest
in the Commonwealth and political affairs and have a good knowledge of how Jersey is governed so that he or she can explain this to colleagues during the event.
More information can be found at: www.cpahq.org
(Yr 12 & 13)
Rotary Peace Programme
The Rotary Club of Jersey sponsors students to participate in the annual PeaceJam
Conference held at Winchester University over a weekend in March.
Rotary also provides opportunities to engage with other schools in the Rotary Student Peace Debate held in the States Chamber each autumn under the direction of the
Chief Minister. Students are also enabled to develop their skills in recording and live broadcasting on BBC Radio Jersey and to present their experiences to public audiences.
For more information email: tony@allchurch.je
INSIGHT DAYS: HEALTH
(Yr 11 &12)
Brighton & Sussex The BSMS Road Show provides advice and guidance focusing on medicine and Medical Road Show life as a medical student. Activities will include taster lectures on anatomy and
the human body, clinical skills, ethics, and more. Additional sessions will focus on the UCAS process along with useful tips for what is needed to submit a strong application for medicine. Sessions are led by the BSMS Admissions Tutor, assisted by current medical students. The road show takes place during the summer holiday. There is a charge for this event.
(Yr 12)
Insight into Medicine Presentations include information on radiology, psychiatry, paediatrics and
general practice. Students will have the opportunity to visit hospital departments including accident and emergency, obstetrics, gynaecology and the physiotherapy department. Attendees also get to meet current medical students who they can discuss the profession with in more detail.
The 3 day Insight into Medicine course is an opportunity for students interested in a medical career to have a better understanding of what it is like to work within a multi-disciplinary team, and in general gain a better overview of the profession.
(Yr 12)
Insight into Nursing Insight into Nursing morning gives an overview of the nursing services on island,
there are also specific presentations which include the role of an A&E nurse, ITU nurse, theatre nurse, mental health nurse and student nurse. Skills required to become a nurse are explored including demonstrations.
(Yr 12)
Insight into Midwifery The midwifery insight day offers the opportunity to discover through interactive
sessions and lectures whether midwifery might be the right career choice for you by understanding what is means to be a midwife, gaining valuable information about the demands of the midwifery degree course and student life and how to prepare for the application process.
To register your interest in any of these opportunities please give your name to your Careers Teacher at school or college specifying which year you are in.
SCHEMES FOR
WORK EXPERIENCE
(Yr 12 & 13)
Health & Social Services Dept.
Health & Social Services offer a wide range of work experience placements for students wishing to follow a medical based careers. Students must be 17 years of age when they start their placement which will take place out of school term time.
To register your interest please give your name and details of the career pathway that you which to pursue to your Careers Teacher at school or college.
(Yr 12 & 13)
Insight into Teaching
Delivered by Brighton University these half day sessions cover both primary and secondary education. The Insight into Teaching day will cover everything you need to
know about the teaching profession. Students will gain up-to-date knowledge about current challenges and best practice within the teaching profession. Support is also given around making strong applications to university, specific advice on personal statements and interview tips. Information on what admissions tutors are looking for in candidates will also be covered.
For more information contact: skillsjersey@gov.je
UPCOMING
SKILLS JERSEY EVENTS
1 March
Higher Education Fair
This event gives you the opportunity to talk to exhibitors on over 60
stands; ranging from universities (from the UK, on-Island and overseas), training providers, gap-year specialists.
2 October
Jersey Skills Show
At the Jersey Skills Show, we aim to bring skills to life and give attendees the chance to learn about education, training and
opportunities in an engaging and
inspiring way.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT US
skillsjersey@gov.je
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www.gov.je/ twitter.com/ skillsjersey skills_jersey
LIST OF
BURSARIES OFFERED
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02 ANDIUM HOMESAny area of study | bursary@andiumhomes.je
03 APPLEBYAny degree (must intend to return to Jersey to take up law) | ljames@applebyglobal.com
04 BEDELL CRISTINLaw | anna.ormsby@bedellcristin.com
05 CAMERONS LIMITEDConstruction | simon.silbernagl@camerons.je
06 CARELaw | Y OLSEN jessica.blampied@careyolsen.com
07 CLaOLLAS CRILLw | recruitment@collascrill.com
08 DEnAgineerVID MILLER SCHOLARSHIPing, geology, geo-technical engineering, metallurgy or mine planning | recruitment@consmin.com 09 DE LANCEMedical or laY AND DE LA HANTw | La Grande, Route de la Cote,Y FOUNDATION L St C TD (Blement ARON DE LANCE, JE2 6FT Y)
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11 GEEngineerOMARINE DEing or g GREE BURSeotechnical industrARYy | enquiries@geomarine.je
12 HOAgrWiculturARD De | AVIS F 01534 85ARM TR1953 UST
13 J(AMIOpen to SE ROBERt. Ouen rTS TResidents onlyUST ) | St Ouen's Parish Hall , St Ouen
14 JENNY CLARK MEMORIAL TRMusic | 5-7 La Motte Street, S USTt Helier
15 JERSENautic Y CLIPPER BURSal | philipjeune@gmail.cARYom
16 JERSEEconomic,Y COMPETITION RE accountancy, business studies or laGULATORY AUTHORITw | Y (JCRA) louise.read@cicra.je
17 JERSEEngineerY ELEing, CTRICIT preferably electrY ical, but mechanical also considered | humanresources@jec.co.uk
18 JTScience, technology, engineering and maths | careers@jtglobal.com
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20 JOHN LMusic | OBB TR 10 Bel R USToyal Gardens, La Route de St Aubin, St Lawrence, JE3 1JU
21 MORRIS BURSScience subject ( ARma Ythematics, physics, chemistry, biology & engineering) | group@biopharmaspec.com 22 MOURANT OZANNESLaw |students@mourantozannes.com
23 OGILawER | carla.jost@ogier.com
24 PERDURANCE PHILANTHROPY BURSAny area of study | info@perdurance.or ARg Y SCHEME
25 PORMerchant NaTS OF JERSEvy OfficYer Cadetship
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29 THE LArmed fORD PORorces and civil sTSEA GIFT FUNDervices | studentfinance@gov.je
30 THE OLIVE BROPerforming arts WN BURS | tom@ar ARts.je Y
31 THE PMusic AUL BRO | rodmcljersWN MEMORIAL FUNDey@gmail.com
32 VLaOISIN LAw | emmaWstewart@voisinlaw.com
For the most up to date list of bursaries visit: www.gov.je/studentbursaries