This is a Level 6 Degree Civil Engineering Apprenticeship with Taylor Woodrow. You'll spend most of your time working on construction projects and gaining hands-on experience in major earthworks, drainage, structures (under-bridges, over-bridges, viaducts) and energy sector projects. The apprenticeship includes day-release to Nottingham Trent University to study for a BSc Civil Engineering and leads to professional membership qualifications. Typical on-the-job activities include assisting in site control, integrating design information, planning and setting up work sites, monitoring and controlling contract works, preparing material orders and maintaining records. The apprenticeship runs for five years, starts on 1 September 2026 and is full-time (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00-17:00). The role is based on construction sites with day-release study at university; available locations include Hay Hall Business Park, Redfern Road, Birmingham (B11 2BE) and Silkstone House, Pioneer Close, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire (S63 7JZ). Salary is listed at £22,600 per year with benefits including pension contributions, employee discounts, holiday entitlement and paid volunteering days. Applicants must meet the essential qualifications listed and hold a UK clean driving licence where required.

This is a practical photography workshop presented as part of St Edmund's Festival and run by St Edmund's School Art Department. Led by documentary photographer Edward Thompson, the session explores the creative use of portable studio lighting in natural woodland settings and the relationship between lighting, mood and narrative in contemporary documentary portraiture. The event takes place at St Edmund's School, Canterbury on Saturday 27 June 2026. Participants will develop on-location lighting skills, experiment with portable equipment and learn approaches that translate between outdoor and studio portrait work. All materials are provided. The workshop is limited to 12 places and has a minimum age of 15. Tickets are available via the TicketSource event page.

Join Kids Planet Ashton as an Early Years Apprentice and train to support, care for and inspire children from birth to five while working on-site at the Ashton setting. You will be enrolled on a training programme through the Kids Planet Training Academy to gain an apprenticeship qualification in Early Years (Level 2 or Level 3). Day-to-day duties include supporting children’s development, ensuring safeguarding, working as part of a team and communicating with families. This role includes accredited training, on-the-job learning, and a competitive salary of £15,863 per year. Additional employee benefits include free breakfast and lunch, an 80% childcare discount (T&Cs apply), enhanced leave policies, pension plan, enhanced holiday allowance, wellbeing activities and long service awards. An enhanced DBS check is required and safeguarding training is a mandatory part of the role. As an apprentice you must meet apprenticeship eligibility criteria, have lived in the UK for at least three years and pass maths and English entry assessments. The vacancy is for the Ashton location (OL6 6NW). To apply, use the Find a Job application link before the closing date.

Scopri l'italiano is an interactive, subject-specific Masterclass hosted by the Italian Section of the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at Robinson College, University of Cambridge. The one-day taster will introduce students to Italian language, culture and history through a programme of sessions designed to give an insight into studying Modern Languages and/or History at university level.

The Masterclass is suitable for Year 11-13 students, including those who have not previously studied Italian (ab initio applicants are welcome). Sessions will include cultural and historical talks alongside a language taster, providing participants with both practical language experience and contextual understanding relevant to MMLL and HML Tripos degree pathways.

The event is free to attend, limited to 30 places, and lunch will be provided. Students from any UK school may apply; travel costs may be reimbursed for eligible participants under the College's travel policy. If oversubscribed, priority will be given to applicants meeting widening participation criteria. For questions contact outreach@robinson.cam.ac.uk (venue concerns) or italian@mmll.cam.ac.uk (programme enquiries).

The University of Surrey Residential Summer Schools (part of the Surrey Scholars programme) offer Year 12 students the chance to experience studying a subject at university degree level. The 2026 residential programme is free to attend and provides a short on-campus experience across three subject strands: Business, Engineering Sciences and Veterinary Medicine. There are 100 places in total shared across the strands. During the four-day, three-night programme participants will take part in sample lectures, workshops, research projects, sports tasters and evening social activities. The programme includes overnight accommodation and three meals per day; transport costs are covered on request. The residential summer school is targeted at Year 12 students from under-represented backgrounds who attend non-selective state schools or colleges in the UK and meet the specified widening-participation criteria. Applications for the 2026 Summer Schools open on 2026-01-19 and close on 2026-03-29. Applicants are encouraged to use the Surrey Scholars application form to register interest and apply; places are allocated based on eligibility and capacity of the chosen subject strand. For queries contact summerschools@surrey.ac.uk.

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Health Academy is an interactive programme for school and college students interested in careers in health and social care. A wide range of NHS roles are showcased - from nursing and therapies to operating department practitioners and support roles - with healthcare professionals available to explain their roles and routes into their careers. The Academy runs as four Saturday morning sessions (9:00-12:00) on 28 February 2026, 7 March 2026, 21 March 2026 and 28 March 2026 in the Education Centre at West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds. Planned activities include an introduction to healthcare and professionalism, clinical skills lab sessions including manual handling, a departmental marketplace, and CV/personal statement and interview preparation with mock interviews. Places are limited. Final applications must be submitted by Sunday 15 February 2026. To apply, complete the Trust application form and email it to Volunteer.Services@wsh.nhs.uk. If under 18, ensure the form includes signatures from a parent/guardian and a school or college representative. Students are asked to attend all four sessions to complete the course.

Film of the Month is an ongoing monthly competition run by Into Film to celebrate young filmmaking talent across the UK. It is open to all young people aged 5–19. Each month one winning film is selected to receive a £100 gift voucher, certificate(s), a feature interview on the Into Film website, and placement on the Into Film YouTube Shorts channel. Runner-up films are also showcased.

The competition accepts any film genre or theme (fiction, non-fiction, live action, or animated). Films must be a maximum of 10 minutes in length, and entrants must ensure any third-party music, images or footage are cleared for use. If you are aged 17 or under, a parent or guardian must provide consent and complete the entrant details when submitting. Educators may submit curricular films on behalf of their students; curricular entries are judged with slightly different criteria to ensure a level playing field.

Entrants must disclose any use of AI tools in the film's creation. Judges assess films on idea, story, sound and look rather than technical kit, and emphasis is placed on originality and creative decisions. There is a new round every month and entries are accepted on an ongoing basis via the Into Film website.

This five-day, in-person summer workshop runs from Monday 10 August to Friday 14 August 2026 at the Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Barracks, London. Students will make a one-third scale soft puppet representing a 17th-19th century plant hunter or botanist, working from historical images and scaled-down costume patterns. The course covers turning 2D images into 3D forms, cutting and stitching a felt body, creating articulated joints, stitching facial portraits in thread, constructing period hairstyles from varied materials, and making toiles to explore shape and fit.

All materials and base patterns are provided. The workshop is tutored by Susie Vickery, a theatrical costumier with over twenty years' experience (Royal Shakespeare Company, English National Opera, Royal National Theatre). Sessions run from 10:00 to approximately 16:30 each day. The programme also includes discussion of historical costume and pattern scaling, and highlights transferable skills relevant to careers such as theatre design, costume design, fashion design, art conservation, and related creative pathways.

The workshop is fully funded by sponsors and offers 12 places. Applicants should be able to attend every day, meet the eligibility criteria, and submit an application by the stated deadline. If the workshop becomes oversubscribed applications may close early.

Destination STEM runs a free national online mentoring scheme that connects school students with trained and experienced STEM professionals. The programme is delivered through a secure online messaging system so mentees can explore life after school, including routes into jobs, university, apprenticeships and workplace placements. Mentors help with topics such as job and university applications, identifying potential STEM careers, and preparing for employment. The scheme is open to students aged 13-19 across the UK and is delivered in partnership with The Brightside Trust. The page invites students who missed the current cycle to sign up for the next mentoring cycle, noting it starts "on the 9th of February." The service is national and online, so no travel is required for participants. Information for parents and carers is provided (a downloadable information leaflet is linked on the page) to explain how students can benefit from a mentor and what to expect from the programme.

This 12-month Toyota Production Apprenticeship (start date Monday 7 September 2026) combines on-the-job learning at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd, Burnaston, Derby, with off-site college training delivered in partnership with Burton and South Derbyshire College. Apprentices spend four days per week on practical production work and one day per week in the classroom; training includes work placements across different shops and an outdoor activity residential to develop teamwork and leadership. On successful completion you will receive a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative (LMO) Diploma and a guaranteed permanent production team member position with Toyota. The role is a 39-hour week (shift patterns: 06:00-14:18 on shop days and 07:00-15:18 on college days). Initial salary is £16,220 a year, increasing to £27,623 after completing the 12-month scheme. Desirable entry qualifications include GCSE English Language/Literature (grade 3) and GCSE Mathematics (grade 3); apprentices without Grade 4+ in maths and English must attempt Level 2 functional skills alongside the LMO. Apprentices are expected to arrange their own travel to site; some transport is provided for offsite training activities.

This two-week residential summer school based on the University of Oxford campus introduces students to law, politics and economics through lectures, seminars and practical activities.

Participants will engage in debates and case-study analysis across criminal, civil and business law, human rights and global issues, and take part in a Mock Trial Simulation to practise public speaking, critical analysis and teamwork. Classes are small (maximum ~15 students) with over 20 hours of tuition per week (40 hours total) taught by expert faculty and guest speakers.

The programme is residential in Oxford colleges (Balliol, St Catherine's, The Queen's, Keble, St Hugh's, St Peter's), and includes accommodation, meals, cultural excursions and a graduation certificate and report card on completion. The course is aimed at teens preparing for university-level study in related subjects and requires a minimum English level of B1.

This Level 2 Accounts and Finance Apprentice role supports the finance team of a law firm with day-to-day financial operations in line with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules. Key duties include processing purchase invoices, staff expenses and office disbursements, maintaining accurate client and office account records, handling incoming and outgoing payments under supervision, and using specialist legal accounting software. The role also involves professional communication with fee earners, clients and external suppliers, maintaining organised digital and physical finance records, and providing general administrative support to the finance team. Training is provided to the Level 2 Accounts and Finance Apprenticeship standard (ST0608), with opportunity to develop into an experienced, fully trained Accounts Assistant and ongoing growth in skills within a professional law firm finance team. Benefits include Perkbox discounts and wellbeing support, life insurance / death in service, enhanced sick pay, and office closures for Christmas and New Year. Applicants must meet the stated qualifications (5 GCSEs including Maths grade 6/B and English grade 4/C) and be available for a full-time apprenticeship over the 16-month duration.

VINCI Building is recruiting a Degree Civil Engineering Apprentice to join its construction site teams in the North West. The role combines on-the-job learning on construction projects across healthcare, education and commercial sectors with day-release study at Liverpool John Moores University to gain a Level 6 BSc in Civil Engineering. Typical duties include applying engineering principles, setting out, temporary works, quality control, health & safety compliance, planning and commercial awareness on site. The apprenticeship is based on-site in Widnes (Ditton Road, WA8 0PG) and is a five-year programme starting 1 September 2026. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (40 hours per week). VINCI offers a salary of £22,600 per year, pension contributions, paid volunteering days, holiday entitlement and training support, alongside mentor support and networks for early careers. Applicants must meet the essential entry qualifications (A level/BTEC or equivalent as listed) and be able to attend site (PPE required). The training provider is Liverpool John Moores University and the programme is designed to develop technical, project management and professional competencies leading to further career progression within the business.

The University of Oxford Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages is holding a Beginners' Languages Taster Day on Saturday 7 March 2026 at the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. The event is aimed primarily at students from UK secondary schools in Year 12 (or equivalent), with Year 11 students who are beginning to consider university options also welcome. The day provides the chance to experience taking a language from scratch and to learn more about the Faculty's beginners' languages degree courses. After a morning information and Q&A session, students can attend taster sessions in two beginners' languages. Academics and current undergraduates will be available to provide information about courses and answer questions. Languages represented include German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Czech (with Slovak), Modern Greek, and Polish. There will also be an afternoon Q&A session for companions (parents/guardians/teachers) with a panel of academics, undergraduates, and Faculty staff. To register, students must complete the online registration form by 12:00 noon on Friday 13 February 2026. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and the form will close once maximum capacity is reached. The Faculty can assist students in need of additional financial support with reasonable travel expenses; there is a space on the registration form to request this assistance. For queries or booking amendments contact Nicola (schools.liaison@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk).

The Guildhall Young Artists National Brass Competition 2026 gives young brass players the opportunity to perform a slow melody for an expert panel of adjudicators and take part in workshops throughout the day. Entrants perform individually and also participate in workshops leading to a culminating group performance, with a Results & Prize Giving Ceremony held at 15:00 in Milton Court Concert Hall (friends and family may attend without booking). The event is aimed at school-aged brass players with a minimum standard of Grade 3. Categories are organised by school year groups (Year 7 and under; Years 8-10; Years 11-14 including gap-year students), and the competition accepts students aged 9-18 (with gap-year 19-year-olds eligible). Doors open at 09:30 and the competition runs from 10:00 to 16:00 on Sunday 19 April 2026 at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London. To take part, applicants should click 'Book Now' on the event page and select the category they wish to enter. Applications close on Tuesday 31 March 2026 or earlier if capacity is reached; applicants should review the full terms and provide any access requirements so the organisers can attempt to accommodate them.

Learn to make a hand-embroidered fabric vessel with artist Louise Goult in a relaxed, inspiring workshop at Shipley Art Gallery. This session guides participants through selecting pre-loved and small scrap fabrics and combining them with hand stitch to create a three-dimensional fabric vessel. You will choose threads from a wide range of options and add calming hand-embroidered details to produce a unique ornament or a practical item such as a thread holder or organiser for the home. The workshop promotes a sustainable approach to textiles by using reclaimed materials. The workshop is led by Louise Goult and is suitable for people aged 16 and over, including beginners and those with some embroidery experience. It takes place at Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead on Saturday 4 July 2026 from 10:30AM to 1:30PM. Tickets are available via the TicketSource event page (price range on the listing: £0.00 - £32.34, inclusive of booking fee).

Dakota Hospitality is recruiting a Property Maintenance Apprentice to support the in-house maintenance team at their Manchester hotel. The role involves reactive and preventative maintenance across guest bedrooms, back-of-house and public areas to ensure condition, quality and safety standards are met. You will work primarily on-site at 29 Ducie Street, Manchester (M1 2JL) and be part of a team focused on delivering excellent guest experience. This apprenticeship is a working role with on-the-job learning: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (38 hours per week). Apprentices will attend college one day per week over the two-year programme and work towards the Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative standard. Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve the apprenticeship standard and develop practical skills such as plumbing, carpentry, painting and safe working practices. Essential entry requirements include GCSEs in English and Maths (grade A*-C / 9-4). After signing in to the Find an Apprenticeship service, applicants will apply on the employer's website. The vacancy references VAC2000011357 and is posted by Dakota Hospitality with THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED listed as the training provider.

Stantec is recruiting a Degree Apprentice (Level 6) Utilities Engineer to join its Utilities team in Northampton. This is a five-year degree apprenticeship combining on-the-job work with block-release study at Coventry University leading to a Level 6 Civil Engineering qualification. The role is full time (Monday to Friday, 37 hours 30 minutes per week) and based at Hawthorn Park, Holdenby Road, Spratton, Northampton (NN6 8LD), with a start date of 1 September 2026.

As an apprentice you will work alongside project managers, architects and engineers to determine how utility services fit into developments and support net-zero strategies, including electric vehicle charging and renewable consultancy work. Training includes technical, project-management and sustainability topics. Essential requirements are GCSEs in Mathematics and English (grade 5 or 6/B or above); A-levels (BBC including Mathematics) or a BTEC in Mathematics (Merit) are listed as desirable. Apply via GOV.UK One Login to be redirected to the employer's application process (closing date 28 February 2026).

Google's UX Design Professional Certificate is a self-paced online certificate delivered via Coursera that prepares learners for entry-level UX design roles. The program is beginner-friendly with no degree or prior experience required and includes over 200 hours of instruction across multiple courses. You will learn the full design process (empathize, define, ideate, prototype, test), conduct UX research and usability studies, and use tools such as Figma to create wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity prototypes. Throughout the certificate you complete hands-on, project-based assessments and build a professional portfolio containing three end-to-end projects to showcase to employers. The credential is shareable and, upon completion, learners in some countries can share their information with an employer consortium of hiring companies. The program is delivered entirely online (remote), is available globally in English, and offers options such as financial aid and a 7-day free trial for paid subscriptions.

Discover engineering, robotics and technology on campus at the University of Oxford with a residential pre-college summer programme for 16-18 year olds. The course introduces multiple engineering disciplines (civil, mechanical, biomedical, aerospace) and emerging applications such as robotics and self-driving systems. Students work through interactive design simulations and a Mission to Mars Design Challenge to apply engineering principles in team-based projects.

Teaching includes more than 20 hours of tuition per week (40 hours total), small classes (maximum 15 students), project-based capstone work, and guest talks from leading professionals. Participants receive a graduation certificate and a detailed report card on completion. Tutors and guest speakers have academic and industry experience in engineering, AI, and research.

This is a residential programme hosted across Oxford colleges (Balliol, St Catherine's, The Queen's, Keble, St Hugh's and St Peter's). Course fees include accommodation, meals and cultural activities. Transfers and optional en-suite upgrades are available; arrival and departure transfer times and windows are specified on booking. Currently there are no published session dates; join the waitlist to be notified when new dates are released.