Careers News
Through this page we will provide careers news and resources during the coronavirus outbreak.
Careers Coordinator Mrs J Power
Oaklands College Open Events:
Wednesday 10 November – Welwyn Garden City Campus, 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 13 November – St Albans Campus, 10am – 2pm
Registration is now open, and students can find out more information and book their place using the link below:
Students will be able to meet with teaching staff, see the facilities and learn more about college life at Oaklands.
Exploring apprenticeships
- Amazing Apprenticeship at home resources
- Degree Apprenticeship Webinars
Exploring careers
- YC Hertfordshire careers section
- HOP resources
- Start modules (register to use resources)
- icould Buzz test & video
- WOW Show careers videos
- Youth Employment UK Skills & Careers activities booklet
Money and budgeting
- Young Enterprise money and budgeting resources
University
- UCAS virtual tours
Virtual employer encounters and work experience
Springpod
Springpod is a careers platform through which students can experience the world of work and university before they apply.
They have teamed up with some top UK employers such as Airbus, Nestle and The NHS to provide virtual work experience opportunities this summer.
The programmes are free of charge and work experiences are available in a variety of employment sectors, including: Engineering, Finance & Accountancy, Teaching, Journalism, Law, Psychology, Veterinary, Politics, Graphic Design, etc.
BAM Contruct
BAM Contrust UK are hosting a construction-based virtual work experience opportunity to take place during the summer holidays 2021.
The programme takes place during the week, 26 – 30 July and is delivered by BAM Construct UK in partnership with Speakers For Schools.
Student registration deadline is 1 July 2021.
BAM Contruct virtual work experience
For parents
- YC Hertfordshire support during coronavirus
- Success at School parent advice
- Amazing Apprenticeships parents' pack
