Emergency Services

Medical Mavericks video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2GdsjHitr8

Step into the NHS videos – https://www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk/careers/videos

Become a police officer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfy2wNncp-A

Become a firefighter –

Further Education / Apprenticeships

In this section you will find lots of useful information from a variety of providers.

Employability skills webinar – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHZjfNmdw8B_aoJBUAW3XLXuON2OvAWnE5osW4sg1ENgBQqQ/viewform?gxids=7628

Access creative college – https://www.accesscreative.ac.uk/

Edge hill – https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2021/04/edge-hill-crowned-university-of-the-year/

T-Levels – https://mailchi.mp/77eeef205161/aaa-february-1645017?e=a375ab0744

Keele University – https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/school-live-chats/

Amazing Apprenticeships – https://mailchi.mp/1094957c7403/aaa-february-1644797?e=a375ab0744

Wolverhampton University – Apologies for the delay, I have been in contact with one of our recruitment coordinators and they have given me the following link below.

The link allows students to sign up and have access to our webinar recordings.

Access a Webinar Recording – University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk)

We also have virtual interactive tours link below.

Virtual Tour – University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk)

Staffs University


School of Digital Technologies & Arts – courses in all areas of Art & Design, Computer Science AI & VR, English, Engineering, Esports, Film, Music, Games, Journalism

School of Life Sciences & Education – courses in Sports, Education, Psychology, Geography and Biology

School of Law, Policing & Forensics – courses in Forensics, Policing, History, Law, Sociology, Criminology

Staffordshire Business School – courses in Accounting & Finance, Business & Marketing, Tourism & Event Management

School of Health & Social Care – courses in Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedics, ODP, Social Work

Student Life – Ellie, Psychology Student

Apologies for all the emails this week, but we have a lot to shout about and today I wanted to let you know about a very topical virtual event that we are running next week: Colin, Cuthbert and Corporate Cake Crumbs – book here. This will take place on Wednesday 19th May 13:30 and is an interactive Digital Media Marketing session exploring the use of corporate social media, using the example of ongoing Aldi and M&S caterpillar cake-gate communications. For anyone interested in studying a Digital and Social Media Marketing related course at University, it’s a webinar not to be missed! Feel free to join us from the comfort of your own home or classroom.

In addition, we have a few online events happening in the coming weeks that you will have read about in the newsletter, but here they are again – please feel free to pass on to the relevant subject tutors:

Social Work at Staffs Virtual Discovery Day – book here

Tuesday 18th May 10:00 and 14:00

Discover where a Social Work degree from Staffordshire University can take you, with virtual interviews taking place too so you could leave the session with an offer of a place to start this September!

Careers in Covid Event 24-28 May

A chance to learn more about the career paths that have been involved in supporting the current pandemic, with sessions from Psychology, Biology, Education and Sport. Teachersand advisors can register here for access to a resource bank which will include videos, activities and suggested lesson plans. In addition, students or teachers can register for the following subject sessions (more sessions to be confirmed in the coming days):

Wednesday 26th May 5:30 – book here

A public lecture and Q+A to learn more about studying Health Psychology at Staffordshire University, delivered by a current professional doctorate student who will share their experiences of studying health psychology, and their journey onto the professional doctorate.

Thursday 27th May 10:00 – book here

Education and the Covid19 Response.  Join this session to hear one of our alumni discussing their experience of teaching through the pandemic (pre-recorded), learn about the study options at Staffordshire University and the pathways into careers in early years, followed by a Q&A.

5 Tips to Develop Resilience During Uncertain Times – book here (delivered by our London Campus)

Wednesday 16th June at 14:00

Even before the pandemic there was already a certain amount of pressure on young people, which called for them to have a level of resilience, from academic expectations, to mental health and peer pressure. These challenges have all been made even more complex with the current reality we’re living in that has seen unpredictable changes to previously reliable processes and expectations.

In this virtual workshop we will be looking at 5 practical tips that students can take away and apply today to feel more confident about their current situation and future prospects. We will explore how to develop resilience during uncertain times. The key message we hope to share is that resilience is not the absence of difficulty but rather the ability to adapt and grow through and following adversity.

Esports: Sim Racing – How does F1 keep racing online fair? – book here (delivered by our London Campus)

Wednesday 26th May at 13:00

Sim racing has grown year on year in the esports world, from being a small niche hobby for very dedicated simracers, to today where every racing league is trying to entice new fans with their virtual offering! With all this online racing comes online corner cutting, crashing and strong words in the pit-lane; but how do racing leagues keep things fair? With public lobbies, first-time players and even sometimes aggrieved real world racers on the track in this virtual masterclass, we will look at the methods and technology that top racing leagues deploy and the problems or advantages that online racing brings.

Unilife

You should’ve received an email from me about this a couple of weeks ago.  This is usually done as a residential so not usually much interest to local students, but as this year it is being run as 2 consecutive day visits in line with covid restrictions, it’s much more suited to local students.  Applications can be made here. The application deadline is Friday 28th May.

Designed to raise aspirations and inspire students to continue in education, UniLife is for year 12 or level 3 students that could excel at university but aren’t yet sure it’s for them.

Students will get the chance to immerse themselves in university life. Our UniLife programme covers academic tasters, study skills and social activities. Students will get the opportunity to meet new people and experience life on campus. This event is free to attend, and all food, transport and activities are included.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the traditional UniLife programme has been adapted to ensure we comply with the latest government guidelines. As a result of this, the residential element of the programme will be removed and will now be offered as two consecutive day visits. The programme will only be offered to students within the local area and the programme capacity will be reduced this year. In order to offer this opportunity to as many students as possible we will be offering two programmes;

UniLife A- 22nd & 23rd June

UniLife B- 7th & 8th July

(students will be offered a programme date depending on their subject interests)

STEM

Follow the links below to find out more information from various STEM Ambassadors

Stem Ambassador – Career profile – https://waltonhighschool809-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/licensing_walton_staffs_sch_uk/EV-mvr9A4VNLrpK13ucgwwgBot36SWtyX0NEdXw6Tyto8w?e=bAu0um

Stem Ambassador – Career Profile – https://waltonhighschool809-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/licensing_walton_staffs_sch_uk/EdRO61bZy0xCuuA9pK19JgIBtnOgSFDJv8YcRUneFVM6Aw?e=b7Ey9T

Stem Ambassador – Career Profile https://waltonhighschool809-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/licensing_walton_staffs_sch_uk/EUf9tJpAs_ZLsX_0Sg8hqNUBal8kee2Db7hy37MZRRQ8SA?e=eNhEM7

Stem Ambassador – Career profile – https://youtube.com/channel/UCmzU1C8UeuVL9_kWfC7L1KQ

Various STEM related Videos – https://www.stem.org.uk/resources/community/collection/458145/careers-videos

GE videos – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wLeNUdX1D4&list=PLOV5T9THRNGrJ7NN0sInM9LtrJZLcJYrt

Here’s my SHEisRARE website – www.sheisrare.org to help raise awareness of STEM. 

Below are the SHEisRARE YouTube links to pre-recorded STEM talks that Walton High School can use – 

1. The forgotten software engineer –  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PkD0BeSlSIE

2. Every business is a technology business – https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NQzCZ4u_Gyc

3. Stepping into UX Design – https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9WjMY1__sFE

4. Turning data into understanding – https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tqsJ1oKvbRI

5. Being a human data scientist in the age of AI – https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9j4wXTGAA4c

6. People data – https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s8BLN3LBovE

7. SHEisRARE STEM Resources talk (which may be useful for your students so they can go on and read inspiration stem stories or ask back any questions on SHEisRARE platform!) – https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sU1z_9OT2UA

Virtual Careers Fair 2021

Again this year, we are sadly unable to run our usual “live” careers fair at Walton, but I hope we are able to do that again in 2022!

In the next few days I will be posting a wide range of careers information, which I hope you find useful. If you have any further queries regarding Careers Information, please do contact me – a.stokes@walton.staffs.sch.uk – and I will endeavour to help.

Many thanks

Mr Stokes

Careers Lead