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Upcoming Events and Useful Information

Virtual Work Placements from Speakers for Schools

Speakers for Schools and their partner employers are now offering exciting remote placements, that enable young people to learn more about green roles in industries they are interested in and help them make decisions about what kind of job they would like to do in the long term.

New virtual work experience opportunities recruiting now, for a full list of placements, click the link here or sign in here to search and apply.

Apply as soon as possible to have the best chance of success.

Careers in Nursing - Virtual Taster Day

If any Year 11 students are interested in a career in Nursing, then this is the perfect opportunity to find out more. On 22nd April, 10am - 3pm, there will be a Virtual Taster Day which will give an insight into the NHS, how to apply, as well as the values, behaviour and attitude you will need to do the job. There will also be a networking opportunity to find out about different areas of nursing, and a Q & A session with a panel of experts. You need to register for a place and make sure you do so quickly, as the spaces do get snapped up.

Click the poster here to find out more.

Local Apprenticeship Scheme

Plumbs

Local company Plumbs are recruiting for Apprenticeships for the 2021/22 academic year. They work in partnership with North Lancs Training Group to provide the programme and it is a great opportunity to earn, as you learn a traditional trade. Plumbs will be taking part in National Apprenticeship Week so keep your eye on for posts which give an insight into these opportunities. There is also an #askanapprentice day, which will give pupils the opportunity to ask questions directly to one of their current apprentices. For more information, including applying for these roles, click below -

Plumbs Apprenticeships

Upcoming Events

AKS Lytham Sixth Form - Website

Welcome video

Blackpool & the Fylde College - Website

Parents Virtual Open Event

Join Blackpool and the Fylde College at their special virtual open event, specifically dedicated to parents / carers / guardians of prospective students. Hosted by the School Liaison Officers, Katie and Sam, it will look at qualifications students can gain, career opportunities and work placements that are available to students. They will also go over the current on-site safety concerns regarding Covid 19.

There will be special guests attending to give an insight for parents on how the college is best placed to look after their students, their education, wellbeing, and career aspirations. Parents are a hugely important part of our students' lives - and together, we're all members of the B&FC community.

Wednesday 28th April - 5pm - 7pm

B&FC - Virtual Open Events Sign Up

Blackpool & the Fylde College

These events are your ideal opportunity to learn why B&FC is the right place to get set for your future career.

All school leaver events take place Wednesdays from 4pm to 6pm.

At every event, our expert tutors will be available to advise you on all our subject areas and the support you can expect throughout your learning journey.

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July 21

Win a £50 Amazon voucher

For the chance of winning one of 10 £50 Amazon vouchers, simply register and make a course application by Friday 30 April 2021. Winners will be drawn at random on 10 May 2021 from everyone who has both registered for a virtual open event and completed a course application form online. Winners will be notified by 17 May 2021.