Other Opportunities
Essay competition: The Holodomor
The Foundation for the History of Totalitarianism are looking for students who will be in Year 12/13 in 2025-26 to submit essays about the Holodomor genocide/man-made famine as part of an essay competition. The deadline for entries is noon on Sunday, 25th January 2026.
Careers Guides on subjects from the University of Law
There are various Careers Guides on our resources page that you can access. Each guide includes helpful information such as: careers within the degree, skills required, a day in the life and how to prepare for the future.
NHS Cadets
NHS Cadets is a youth volunteering programme established by NHS England. It is delivered by St John Ambulance, working in partnership with local NHS trusts and healthcare providers across the country. As an NHS Cadet, young people learn about life in healthcare from inspiring professional speakers. They develop key skills, boost their self-confidence, and get to explore careers in the healthcare sector through volunteering experiences.
The NHS Cadets programme provides two options for young people aged 14 to 18; a foundation pathway for young people aged 14 to 16 and an advanced pathway for those aged 16 to 18.
In 2021, an evaluation of the programme by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations found that 94% of foundation pathway NHS Cadets were satisfied with the programme. Their reasons included:
- finding sessions fun or exciting
- learning new skills
- enjoying getting to know other NHS Cadets.
Through the NHS Cadets programme NHS England is committed to reaching a diverse range of young people. This includes engaging with those who may encounter barriers to accessing volunteering opportunities in health due to their personal and family circumstances, or those from communities who may not naturally consider a future career in our sector.
Careers Learning Programme from Uptree
Professional Services (Accounting, Finance, Law, Insurance, Consultancy, Civil Service) Taster Lessons
Estimated duration:
3 hours
Complete this short course to learn about different aspects of careers in Professional Services (accountancy, finance, law, insurance, consultancy and the civil service).
Each lesson should take 20-30 minutes to complete.
Lessons should be worked through in chronological order but can also be completed in isolation.
Introduction to Industries and Early Careers Opportunities
Estimated duration:
3 hours 45 mins
Complete this short course to gain insights into different industries, and to learn about different opportunities available to develop your skills and grow your network.
Careers in...
- Business and Finance
- Engineering
- Law
- Marketing
- Professional Services
- STEM
All industry lessons will include:
- Learning about job roles & salary expectations
- Discovering key achievements in the sector
- Exploring possible entry points for the industry
- Meeting top companies & learning about their opportunities
Lessons can be completed in any order and should take 30-45 minutes each.
Complete all 6 lessons to earn a Certificate of Completion which can be shared on your LinkedIn and saved in your record of achievements.
Essential Skills for the Workplace
Estimated duration:
3 hours
Complete this short course to develop your essential skills, and to better understand what employers look for during interviews and how to use your skills when starting an early careers role.
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Resilience
All skills lessons will include:
- Different examples of the selected skill
- How employers assess the skill
- How to use your skills effectively
- A skills development activity
Each lesson should take 20-30 minutes to complete. You will need to work through the lessons in the listed order to unlock all of the content.
Complete all 8 lessons to earn a Certificate of Completion which can be shared on your LinkedIn and saved in your record of achievements.
Develop Your Employability Skills
Estimated duration:
2 hours 50 mins
Complete this short course to develop your employability skills, ace your application and prepare for starting work.
Lessons:
- Job Applications
- Interview Skills
- Assessment Centres
- Your Rights at Work
- Workplace Etiquette
- Know Yourself
- Networking
Each lesson should take 20-30 minutes to complete and can be worked through in any order.
Complete all 7 lessons to earn a Certificate of Completion which can be shared on your LinkedIn and saved in your record of achievements.
STEAM Taster Lessons
Estimated duration:
3 hours 20 mins
Complete this short course to learn about different aspects of careers in the Sciences, Tech, Engineering, Arts or Maths (STEAM) industries.
- Introduction to STEAM Career Planning & Networking
- STEAM Pathways
- Science
- Tech 1
- Tech 2
- Engineering
- Arts 1
- Arts 2
- Maths
- STEAM review
Each lesson should take 20-30 minutes to complete.
Lessons should be worked through in chronological order but can also be completed in isolation.
Year 13 Gap Year Idea: Yipiyap Academic Peer Mentor
Why Yipiyap for your gap year?
- A competitive salary package fitting for the young professional you are
- Developing professional skills makes you attractive to employers
- It’s CV gold dust, thanks to our accredited CPD programme
- A national team of like-minded people for social and enrichment events
- Improving the life chances of young people makes every day worthwhile
Yipiyap is an established destination for high flying Year 13s who decide to take a gap year before going to university.
It's a unique, challenging and all round brilliant year out offering students the chance to earn money, gain invaluable professional experience, develop their skills and make a real difference in ,other young people's lives.
We recruit from schools and colleges across the country to identify high achieving gap year students who would benefit from this year of professional experience to build their skills and confidence before heading off to university.
Subject to our rigorous recruitment and training program, suitable applicants are taken forward as academic tutors and are placed in local schools, colleges or online to provide academic support and inspire other learners
Yipiyap is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and follows the Yipiyap Safer Recruitment Policy.
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