College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise

Various Open Days and activities over the coming months at Loughry Campus, Greenmount Campus and Enniskillen Campus. Please consult the file in Study Hall (Mrs Moses) or see Mrs Coetzee for further details.

Dublin City University Open Days (Please see Mrs Moses for details)

Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 April 2008

Vetcam 2008

Introduction to Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge University

See Mrs Coetzee for details.

Year 10 and 11 pupils interested in Engineering - there is a 4-day course in March / April in Shropshire, York and Oxford.

See Mrs Coetzee for details.

'Workshop' Easter Conferences at the University of Nottingham

2-3 day conferences between 29 March - 2 April in the following areas of study:

Exploring Law / Psychology / Exploring Chemistry / Exploring Physics Medisix Pathology / Medisix Hospital / Medisix Core / Business and Management

Nursing (Summer course 8-9 July)

Please consult the file in Study Hall (Mrs Moses) or see Mrs Coetzee for further details.

Intensive Spanish Courses at International House Belfast (NI Specialist Language School)

See Mrs Coetzee or visit www.ihbelfast.com

Inspire Scholarship Programme

Scholarships within the Construction Industry - up to £9,000 support grant for university years, work placements, and a good chance of employment on completion of construction-related degree.

University of Bristol Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships for Students with Exceptional Artistic, Creative or Sporting Talent.

The scheme is open to students applying to any undergraduate programme at the University of Bristol.

CTC Wings

A fully sponsored training programme for students wishing to become airline pilots.Those aged 18 +, with 5 good GCSEs (including Maths and Physics) and 2 A Levels are egilible to apply. Training is over a two-year period at CTC's Training Centres in New Zealand and South Coast of England.

See: www.ctcwings.co.uk or speak to Mrs Gethin for details.

Institution of Engineering and Technology Awards

This awards programme exists to recognise, support and encourage students entering and studying within the fields of Engineering and Technology. Scholarships of up to £3000 per year of an IET accredited Engineering degree course at a UK university (check www.theiet.org/accreditation)

See www.theiet.org/ambition

UCAS Examine Your Future exhibition - June 2008 in London

Delivered in partnership with NHS careers, providing unique HE and career progression guidance to potential students interested in study / career in medicine, healthcare and allied health professions.

See Mrs Coetzee for further details or further information on www.ucasevents.com/Examine2008

Gap Year Opportunities with Project Trust: www.projecttrust.org.uk

"Planning your year out?" booklet available in the Sixth Form Study Centre

Corpus Christi College Essay Competitions (Cambridge)

The competition is open to students in Year 13 and the subjects in question are Philosophy and Theology or History. Essay titles for each subject are available from Mrs Coetzee, Mrs Moses and Mrs Hogg.

Open University Young Applicants in Schools and Colleges Scheme (YASS)

Enables Sixth Form students to study a range of selected undergraduate modules at first-year level alongside AS and A Levels. See www.openuniversity.co.uk/yass

Learn Overseas Ltd - Work Experience with a difference in India designed for students considering a number of different careers. See Mrs Coetzee for details

Gap Year Information on: www.gap-year.com

Northern Ireland Electricity are offering Full Modern Apprenticeships. See Mrs Coetzee for details

Gap Year Opportunities with Habitat for Humanity: www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/involved.htm

Bombardier Aerospace Belfast offering Modern Apprenticeships ('Training for Success'). See Mrs Coetzee for details

Electrical Modern Apprenticeship ('Training for Success'). See www.ett-ni.org or Mrs. Coetzee for details

Junior Golf Academy offering a 2-year full time programme for 16-18 year old golfers to maximise potential. See Mrs Coetzee for more details.

www.careers-gateway.co.uk
This is an excellent and very informative website; it is easy to navigate and provides a comprehensive range of articles, links etc to career options, individual pathways, general common sense advice, options post 16, post 18, employment, etc.

www.springboard.co.uk
Very good site dealing with job opportunities; career areas; college or school; university options; A levels or alternative qualifications

www.connexions-direct.com
This site provides a lot of information about options. By selecting Jobs4u there is the opportunity to find out information about specific careers. For those who are unsure about future career options they can select Job Families and explore options. You can select a case study or an article about a particular job or study opportunity

For those interested in a career in Medicine please see: www.medifactni.com

www.campamerica.co.uk

Opportunities for summer programmes in USA