Information about todays talks
9:40 Student Finance
Speakers from Bristol University will take you through the details of student finance. This talk is essential for all students so that you can make an informed decision about your future pathway.
11:25 Enterprise
Join this interactive workshop with Pearson College London to find out more about the Entrepreneurship pathway, learn about Entrepreneurial skills, setting up your own business and more.
11:25 Careers in Film and TV
Ever wondered how to start a career in Film and TV industry! Well this your chance to find out! The session will be delivered by Laura Aviles from Bottle Yard Studios.
11:25 Journalism and Environmental Careers
Being the Associate Director of the Bangor Wetlands Group, Dr Christian Dunn, is an active researcher and lecturer in wetland science - in particular wetland ecology, peatland biogeochemistry, carbon sequestration and the use of constructed treatment wetlands. He is also the director of the Plastic Research Centre of Wales and has ongoing research projects looking at plastic and microplastic pollution.
Dr Christian Dunn is an award-winning environmental campaigner and public speaker. He has given three TEDx talks and regularly appears on local and national TV, radio and press publications talking about environmental and climate issues. Being a former journalist he has written for a range of leading newspapers and magazines.
13:45 Opportunities studying Sport at HE
Eric Anderson from Winchester University will talk about studying sport at university and the range of career pathways this could lead to.
13:45 Top tips from current University students
We are delighted to be joined by 6 current university students at different stages of their studies. They will share their advice and top tips for making the most of your time at University. Use the linked Padlet to submit your questions before or during the event.
2:30 Careers using languages
Join our panel of St Brendan's alumni to hear where studying languages at A level has taken them.
Nathalie Hope: completed a law and German degree at Exeter Uni. Starting her legal training. (link with law)
Kit Sainsbury: Geneva-based Conference Interpreter: worked for World Metereological Organization and International Labour Organisation (link with Business, Sociology, Politics, Geography)
Olivia Hoccom: Client Transition Manager Ocado (link with Business)
Holly Trembeth: Junior Project Manager at Business Languages Services (link with Business Studies)
Isabel Hendy: Policy Adviser at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (link with Politics, Sociology)
Click on here Language Students to read more about what they have been up to since leaving St Brendan's
15:15 Assessment Centres
Hear from a professional consultancy company about the key aspects of the assessment centre and what you need in order to succeed at them. Learn how to structure your interview and what employers are looking for.
Essential for all students as many employers are now using this method as a form of recruitment