Entry is NOW OPEN for The Side Hustle Initiative 2021 bought to you by YourGamePlan

The Side Hustle Initiative is a nationwide search for all 14-18-year-olds who either are already delivering a side hustle or who have an amazing business idea that they are passionate about launching. We are providing an opportunity for all young people to gain access to one to one professional mentoring to support them in evolving their ideas. The top finalists will share a £10,000 investment fund to go straight into growing their business.

Nominations are now open and close on the 29th June. Once nominations have closed, a public vote will be open from 1st July to 15th July. The finalists with the highest number of votes and nominations from the judges, will secure 6 months of professional mentoring and will be invited to an event to pitch for their chance to win a share of the £10,000 investment fund.

Entrants may include:

Revenue-creating businesses, making positive social change, arts and culture, or exciting new ideas.

ENTRY IS NOW OPEN and closes on 29th June!

nominations is here: https://yourgameplan.co.uk/side-hustle

For more information: Introducing The Side Hustle Initiative - Your Game Plan

Download a poster to share the competition with your students!

*You are able to view full terms and conditions on the nominations page

LJMU’s 2021 Summer School is now live for bookings

The full line-up of LJMU’s Summer University 2021 is now live! We are excited to announce the following courses are taking part in this years’ summer school.

• Criminology

• Media Culture Communication

• History

• Business with International Business

• Liverpool Screen School (Subjects include: Film, Media Production, Creative Writing, Journalism, Drama)

• Graphic Design and Illustration

• History of Art and Museum Studies

• Nursing

Taking place over the course of the 12-16th July, the summer school is your opportunity to get an insight view of LJMU, taking part in live activities, lectures, and becoming the first summer school cohort to be eligible for a reduced offer of up to two grades (16 ucas points) for 2022 entry*.

Throughout the week there will be…

Live & Pre-Recorded lectures from LJMU Staff

Motivational & Guest Speakers

Student Union Activities

Social activities throughout the day and evening

Independent Study Time

On demand sessions that you can access at a time which suits you

& An overall project to work towards – useful for Personal Statements!

Who can attend: Students studying in Yr 12 (NI Yr 13) and completing Level 3 qualifications

To apply: https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/2SCX-91W/ljmu-summer-school-2021 or Scan the QR code.

• Midwifery

• Mathematics

• Computing

• Wildlife Conservation

• Policing Studies

• International Relations & Politics

• Geography and Climate Change

• English Literature

Speakers for Schools is working with top UK employers to offer students more meaningful work experience

opportunities. We are now recruiting for several remote work experience placements and insight days that we

think will be of interest to your students.

Featured Virtual Work Experience Opportunities:

BOOK CLUB – 5 Week Summer Book Club where you can meet the Author!

Eight Pieces of Silver, by Alex Patrice Lawrence

Date: 21st July to 18th August.

Eligibility: 14 – 19 year olds.Application Deadline14th July

https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1972

The Lowry - Insight Day(The Lowry)13th July 10:00 – 15:00Age: 16+http://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1823Subject Areas: Arts, theatre, marketing, entertainment, creativeDeadline: 29th June

Bentley Insight Day - Engineering(Bentley Motors)3rd August 10:00 – 15:00Age: 16-18https://www.s4snextgen.org/Opportunities/View/id/1830Deadline: 30th June

At PwC, we’re celebrating our Flying Start Accounting

programme being in its 20th year, and we wanted to

take this opportunity to tell you a bit more about the

programme ahead of our applications opening again

in September.

Our Accounting Flying Start degree programme offers you

the opportunity to combine the university experience while

working towards your career at the same time. Enjoy

everything university life has to offer whilst working

towards becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant on

multiple paid placements at PwC throughout your degree.

The programme lasts four years and is an excellent way

to fast track your career in the accounting and business

profession.

If you want to find out more about the programme, join our

upcoming session in our Virtual Park on 14 July, or join

one of our Back to Schools sessions in your region.

https://www.careersschools.pwc.co.uk/Events/All/

Taste of University 2021 University of Chester

Taste of University is a FREE event for students who are considering university. Please share the details with your students and colleagues who can pass the information on.

Students can find out more and register at the following link: Taste of University

This online event is designed for Year 12 and first-year vocational college students who are considering university, but would like to know more about the options and pathways available to them. The event will take place across Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th July, and will be delivered on Microsoft Teams. Attendees will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge of every aspect of the university decision-making and application process , and higher education itself. Year 13 and second-year vocational students are also welcome to attend.

The programme will run as follows with specific session timetable and links sent to those who register.

Day 1 - An introduction to all things university, the experience, learning skills, meeting lecturers and students from chosen subject area and exploring the pathways and careers available.

Day 2 – An in-depth university learning experience, with three subject sessions that will introduce the different aspects of chosen subject areas. There will also be sessions on student life and support available at university.

Day 3 - Information and resources to support decision-making and university applications.

The subjects we are offering at this year’s event are:

•Art and Design•Business and Management•English•History and Archaeology•Media•Modern Languages•Music•Performing Arts•Theology and Religious Studies

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This is a unique opportunity for your students to increase their confidence when considering the next phase of their education and beyond. Please share this link with your students. We ask that they register their interest at the link below, we will be in touch with further information and joining instructions. Find out more and register at the following link: Taste of University

We particularly encourage applications from the following groups:

• Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic background

• In receipt of Pupil Premium

• In or with experience of Local Authority Care

• SEND – those with special education needs and/or a disability

• First generation to attend university

• Military Service children

Find out more and register at the following link: Taste of University

For any further information please do not hesitate to get in touch with us via email to outreach@chester.ac.uk

On Friday 2nd July Young Professionals will be hosting our Law Virtual Work Experience event alongside Charles Russell Speechlys, Browne

Jacobson and the University of Law.

Law Virtual Work Experience:

Friday 2nd July,9am - 4pm

An insight to law, different departments and areas of work (including non law routes)

Networking opportunities and being added to a fast track list for in person events when safe to do so

Breakout rooms with solicitors in talking about different areas of law

Panel discussion and a real world project for you to work on!

Client relationships and winning new business

Workshops & interactive sessions

Open to students in Y10 / S3, Y11 / S4, Y12 / S5, Y13 / S6 & Y14 + University students

Application Link:

https://www.research.net/r/Law-VWEX

We have limited spaces so I would encourage you to book soon to secure your place.

Dan MillerFounder and CEO |

I am getting in touch as head of internal recruitment here at R2R Global. We are based in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle and are a world leading headhunting

firm. molly@r2rlondon.com

We are reaching out in order to find 1-2 outstanding A Level students who are receiving their grades this summer. Since establishing in 2018 we have grown successfully developing R2R London and R2R NYC. We are currently a team of 18 and have plans to be 25 entering 2022. We are now looking for an outstanding A-Level student to join the team as an Apprentice.

The apprenticeship itself would be a Level 3 Business Administrative Apprenticeship with a salary of £850 PCM plus up to £5,000 P.A in bonuses. Following successful completion, the candidate would have a clear long term progressive route with R2R Global progressing through to our researcher program after completing the one year apprenticeship. This begins on a basic of £20,000 (plus commission).

We are looking for grade A students who have completed A-Levels, have the option to go to university but want to kickstart there career jumping straight into the working world. We are looking for an individual with natural enthusiasm, confidence and the desire to succeed!

R2R Global offer careers like no one else in the Northwest.

We have an excellent culture with exciting incentives including overnight stays at luxury hotels and dining at leading restaurants. We have Summer and Christmas parties which range from white water rafting in the Lake District to black tie events.

If anyone is interested please email mtorpey@stmargaretsacademy.com and I will forward you their poster detailing the role.

Music Summer Schools at RCS

Keep playing this summer and continue to develop your music skills from the comfort of your own home with an online Music Summer School from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.Throughout July and August we have a packed programme of online summer schools for adults and young people led by experts from RCS. With courses including Strings, Percussion, Composition, Popular Music, Classical Guitar and Accordion, we have lots to keep you staying creative over summer.Bursary support is available to anyone who faces financial barriers to access summer courses at RCS.Want to know more? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for more information about studying online.Or please get in touch with the team at summerschools@rcs.ac.ukand we will be happy to help.

On 30 June we're hosting a free online talk with Channel Talent to help Year 12 and Level 3 Year 1 students plan ahead and gain an edge in their applications, recognise their skills and experience, and learn more about the opportunities and support on offer at university.

You can find out more and book your place by clicking the link below:

Find out more and register → here

Date Time Subject

Tuesday 29 June 3:45 - 5:15pm Philosophy

Thursday 1 July 3:45 - 5:15pm History

Online Taster sessions in June and July