Opportunities

Whether you are set on going to university or not, our dedicated staff will find a diverse range of opportunities for you to get involved with. In an ever-competitive jobs market, it is vital to set yourself apart and by showing you are keen to involve yourself with extra activities on your university/job applications, you will do just that. There is usually some form of funding available to help you get where you need to go

See Mrs Wren mwren@jorichardson.org.uk, or Mr Seeds lseeds@jorichardson.org.uk for more information.

There are a wide range of opportunities to try, including:

University

• University Open Days
• Taster days/weeks at universities. E.g., University of London Masterclasses, City University Snapshots.
• University Widening Participation programmes. We have students enrolled on a range of ½ year courses which enrich students’ knowledge of what it takes to be successful at university. Kings College K+ Programme, The Sutton Trust Social Mobility Programme, UCL Target Medicine Programme and the Teach First Futures Programme to name but a few.
• Whole-cohort trips to both Essex and Queen Mary universities in summer term for year 12.
• Future Learn courses

NB: entry requirements are sometimes applicable and vary depending on the criteria .

Apprenticeship/Internship/School-Leaver programmes

• Apprenticeship workshops
• 1-2-1 Apprenticeship/Internship guidance.
• Step Forward partnership
• School Leaver workshops giving guidance on leading school leaver programmes with international firms such as Ernst & Young, Herbert Smith Freehills and PWC.
• Future Learn courses
• ULAS website registration for further advice

We are using a noticeboard in Sixth Form common room to keep you up to date with opportunities. Keep checking the board to see what is on offer.

Funding

Colin Pond Fund

There is a fund which gives grants to students who have something that they would like to do. It could pay for, for example, a sports coaching course, first aid training or travel expenses for work experience. Any project that will help you in your future career is a possibility. You can apply as an individual or a group.

See Mrs Wren.

Jack Petchey Fund

This is similar to Colin Pond – applications are online.

It is based around providing individual grants for volunteering. “The Jack Petchey Foundation wants to support young people who volunteer their free time to help others in need.”

The purpose of this fund is to give you the opportunity to achieve more out of life and we want to encourage you to take on new challenges and develop your personal and social skills through volunteering.

Bibi Husseinbor received a grant and told us “I would recommend this (volunteering) to anyone, it has certainly been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life!”

So, if you are planning a volunteer project in your local community or abroad and need financial assistance with the cost this could be a source to try.”

The Jack Petchey application form can be found on their web site.

Step Forward partnership

https://www.stepforward.uk.com/