Work experience is increasingly difficult to obtain and the school no longer runs a programme for year 11 students.  Experience/Taster courses allow the student to investigate career/study opportunities in a safe environment with specialist course leaders.  The courses vary from half day events to residential placements at universities and companies.  These events also add to the personal statement that the student sends to university.

THE YEAR IN INDUSTRY – Opportunity for work placements
The year in Industry is a GAP year scheme which organises degree-related) science, IT, engineering and business disciplines) placements for bright, motivated students during their gap year.

YINI provides a challenging and enjoyable year working in industry, both locally and throughout the UK invaluable practical experience in preparation for your degree. Paid employment (annual salaries range from £8,500 to £14,000) Enhanced degree results and graduate employment prospects. Prospects of holiday work and sponsorship through university 26% of former students gain a first class honours degree.

Applications are accepted at any time of year, however, students who apply by the end of the Autumn term have a greater choice of company and better chance of success. For more information visit www.yini.org.uk

LAW SCHOOL
Venue: University of Cambridge
Date:    Saturday 12 January
Application: www.careersmcs.com

CAREERS IN FINANCE
Venue: London School of Economics
Date:    Friday 4th April
Application: www.careersmcs.com

STUDYING MODERN LANGUAGES
Venue: University of Cambridge
Date:    Sat 19th January
Application: www.careersmcs.com

Natural Sciences
Venue:  University of Cambridge
Date:    Sat 26 Jan
Application:       www.careersmcs

MEDSCHOOL
Venue:  University of Cambridge
Date:    Sat 15 Dec
Application: www.careersmcs.com

DENTAL SCHOOL
Venue:  University of London
Date:    Sat 5 April
Application: www.careersmcs.com

USA COLLEGE DAY
Venue: New Connaught Rooms, London
Date: Saturday 29 September
Application: www.fulbright.co.uk/eas

Further information can be obtained from the following services:

AGCAS The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services
www.agcas.org.uk

Graduate Careers in Ireland
www.gradireland.com

BUNAC
www.bunac.co.uk

CSU Prospects Graduate Careers
www.prospects.ac.uk

Get a Life
www.getalife.org.uk

STEP Shell Technology and Enterprise Programme
www.step.org.uk

TTA Teacher Training Agency
www.useyourheadteach.gov.uk

Worktrain
www.worktrain.gov.uk

Student Employment Offices
www.nases.org.uk

SummerJobs.com
www.summerjobs.com/

Vacation work publications
www.vacationwork.co.uk

Work Experience
www.work-experience.org.uk