Every year we help hundreds of students to volunteer in local schools through the York Students in Schools Programme. We've been asking some of our current and former volunteers what their experience was like, so if you've been considering volunteering in a local school, read on to find out what it's really like. There's still … Continue reading An insight into the York Students in Schools Programme
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GUEST BLOG: Teaching English as a foreign language
Guest blog written by Evonne Young, Web Education. Keep your options open, think outside the box and try another way of exploring the other part of the world. Asia is the oldest continent and China is one the oldest countries in the world. With 5,000 years of history, Chinese culture is never the same with … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Teaching English as a foreign language
GUEST BLOG: Graduate roles for careers in education
Guest blog written by Rebecca, a Special Educational Needs Consultant for Teaching Personnel’s West and North Yorkshire branch. When you’re due to graduate, the world of job seeking can seem pretty daunting. “Where do I want to work? Do I have the right skills? Will I have job security?” That’s where working for a company … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Graduate roles for careers in education
GUEST BLOG: Landing a job in a special educational needs school
Guest blog written by Sasha Das Gupta, SEN teacher, EduStaff A career in special educational needs will be both rewarding and exciting. With so many different schools catering to so many different needs, those who work in SEN schools can expect a lot of variety with new challenges every day. One of the most rewarding … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: Landing a job in a special educational needs school
Latest news from Careers
Latest news from Careers We're still open during the Easter vacation Monday 14 March - Friday 8 April Open: Monday - Thursday, 10.00am - 4.00pm Closed: Every Friday Tuesday 15 March, 2.30pm - 4.00pm (staff meeting) Tuesday 22 March, 10.00am - 1.00pm (staff training) Monday 28 March (Easter Monday bank holiday) Appointments with our Careers Consultants … Continue reading Latest news from Careers
Careers latest news – Spring, Week 7
Latest news from Careers Volunteering deadlines Deadline for applications to YSIS Student Managers - Sunday 21 Feb. Application form available from the YSIS web pages. Deadline for @Work - Sunday 21 Feb. Application form available from the @Work web page. Brush up your skills Last chance to attend two skills courses running this week... Business ethics (the course … Continue reading Careers latest news – Spring, Week 7
Careers latest news – Spring, Week 5
Latest news from Careers Volunteer in the local community We are recruiting student volunteers to work in local schools and community organisations during the summer term. Placements can fit around your timetable and will only take a few hours of your time each week. We have community placements in a range of organisations including heritage, … Continue reading Careers latest news – Spring, Week 5
In other news…
In other news.... WORK Want to work abroad in hospitality? Join the EURES Online Hospitality Job Day 27 January 2016 - live chat, presentations and job search all from the comfort of home! LEARN Free online Unlocking your Employability course from EdX - register now, starts 28 January 2016 Free online Introduction to Journalism course … Continue reading In other news…
Careers latest news – Spring, Week 1
Latest news from Careers Look out for... 2 February - Internships & work experience fair. A chance to meet employers and organisations, get ideas for summer internships, and have your CV reviewed. More details to follow at our What's on page. 23 February - Working in... Advertising, marketing & PR / Health / Criminal justice. … Continue reading Careers latest news – Spring, Week 1
CAREERS BLOG: Hidden web gems – job sectors
Careers blog written by Irena Zientek, Information Resources Manager, Careers Where do you look for jobs in marketing? What are the professional associations in the environment sector? What can you do at York to improve your chances of getting into politics and public affairs? You can find out the answers to these questions and more on … Continue reading CAREERS BLOG: Hidden web gems – job sectors
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