East Careers Week

Partner: London Stadium Learning and Equans 

Category: Sustainability, Built Environment 

Type of activity: Industry Insights 

Year Group: 10 - 13 (Female only)

Date & Time: Tuesday 8 March 9:45 am - 15:15 pm

In partnership with London Stadium Learning, Equans is offering a unique insight into how women are leading the way to meet the net zero emissions target. As the world’s leading service Equans manage the energy systems and Facilities Management for the venues, parkland and waterways. To learn about sustainable solutions this day involves a tour of the Park, careers workshop and interview with a leading female pioneer. 

 

 

Students will be able to get a behind the scenes tour of Hobs 3D who offer 3D solutions to bridge the gap between the digital and physical along with specialising in AR, VR, CGI’s. The tour will include seeing the work produced by Hobs, provide a chance to have a go at a VR headset and meet members of the team.

 

Get a sneak peek behind the scenes tour of Studio Wayne McGregor dance studio on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. As part the visit you will get to see a dance company rehearsing in the space and get to meet members of the team to find out about the different jobs that there are working for a dance company.

 

This year marks 10 years since the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympics this workshop will provide a behind the scenes insight into one of the largest regeneration project. The workshop will explore the development that has taken place over the last 10 years and the exciting plans for the future and to the chance to hear from members of staff from architect and design, planning, finances, marketing, inclusive growth and community.

 

A panel discussion that presents a range of roles from within the cultural heritage sector. Those who attend their understanding of the sector will be broadened and populated with ‘real-life’ examples of tasks people complete when carrying out these roles and will leave with reaffirmed confidence and better knowledge about how to pursue their desired career path in the cultural heritage sector.

 

 

 

This workshop will be led by Rfael El Baz from the GoodWaste Design Collective who transform ‘waste’ material into interiors and objects through design. This interactive workshop provides insights into career pathways and opportunities in the sustainable design sector and explore creative, making processes transforming waste cardboard into an object.

 

Meet your neighbourhood universities and find out more about a range of subjects and related careers. There will be workshops with Queen Mary University, UCL, University of Cumbria London and LCF, from pathways in health care to engineering, Fashion and cultural heritage.

 

Meet your neighbourhood universities and find out more about a range of subjects and related careers. There will be workshops with LCF, UEL, Loughborough University London and Staffordshire university, from digital to engineering, film, TV and fashion

 

The “Engineer Your Future” speed-networking sessions will provide a unique opportunity to meet engineers from industry, academia, governmental and non-governmental sectors, as well as alumni and current UCL Engineering students. This session will raise awareness of the exciting and wide ranging STEM careers and degree pathways, support informed careers choices and provide connections to STEM experts. 

 

A hands-on session on what a humanitarian does, different roles in the sector, and how current studies can be applied to a career that makes a difference to global communities. Opportunity for a Q&A with the staff and students from UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction with humanitarian career experience.

 

 

In this session, we will look at practical steps to land your first ever job.

East Careers Week is fantastic for helping you think about what you want to do for work in the future or even what to study at University. However, if you have yet to take that first step on the career ladder this session is for you. Whether you just need some work experience, or you’d like to start making your own money.

Getting your first ever job is an exciting milestone for us all and we would love to help you get there.

 

Interested in music and media but not sure what jobs there are in this industry? Join BBC Introducing for a panel discussion and Q&A to find out about roles in radio & music and what skills are required.

 

The graduate futures team will provide insight and unlock the various career pathways in the fashion industry. LCF’s career and enterprise consultants will provide information about their career journey, how they work with industry, and be open for some interactive Q&A, you can also bring along your portfolio and have your work viewed by the outreach team.

 

This workshop will provide first-hand experience of what it is like to take on different professional roles, working with technology to inform you of the varied roles within the built environment and inspire you to choose a career in construction. You will participate in activities designed to enhance your learning on the different sectors within the industry such as virtual reality technologies and Mechanical and Electrical skills which both enhance the future of construction.  The workshop will encourage you to widen your career horizons, challenge stereotypes, champion STEM careers and support you to achieve your career ambitions through the range of routes open to you and within your local area. 

 

Identify your strengths and speak about them in an industry-relevant way, craft your language for the workplace, build confidence in presenting yourself to prospective new employers and colleagues outside of school.

 

This workshop will encourage and empower young creatives to find the right career for them in the creative industry. The workshop will revolve around three key areas, we will take our participants through the various creative opportunities, to hone their creative talent, and finally how to express creative ideas in a pitch environment.

 

This tour will take you behind the scenes of Staffordshire University to hear more about the digital degree courses they do such as Game Design, Esports and more. There are so many career pathways emerging in this growing sector that you will hear about as part of this incredible visit.

Partner: BBC
Categories: Music, media, radio

Discover the many and varied careers that make a radio show happen. In this webinar BBC Introducing team (Presenter Jess Iszatt and Team Assistants Hana Staddon and Katy Hills) tell us all about how to make a live radio show happen and the skills you need to get there. They also talk about why they love their jobs and how they got into broadcasting. Tune in now to hear their words of wisdom!

Partner: Mace
Categories: Construction, built environment, inspiration for girls and women

 

It’s not always easy choosing the right career pursue, or course to study at University, with so much advice and information to get your head around. In this video we share some tips to help you explore your career options in the Digital Sector and what it is like to be part of the Here East campus. 

Are you interested in a career that contributes to combatting the climate crisis? At ENGIE there are over 17,000 people working in a range of roles across the energy, services and construction sectors in the UK. All of these sectors are focused on reducing carbon footprint, and our employees are delivering this target. Find out how you can follow in their footsteps by watching this webinar.

Discover more about the diversity of jobs in fashion and the skills the sector will be looking for in the next generation. Hear from from a panel of experts representing different industry sectors, including journalism, design, manufacturing, retail, gaming and fashion sustainability. Each expert talks through their journey into fashion and how they think the industry will change.

Meet the panel

 

Interested in a creative industry degree and need a portfolio? University of the Arts London will talk through how to create the perfect portfolio for your application including what a portfolio is and how to build your own, digitally as well as physically, along with helpful hints and tips. Great for anyone interested in applying to a practical course, from architecture to fine art.

Interdisciplinary design collective RESOLVE will introduce you to the world of practical design. Watch this video to gain insight into pathways into the creative industries. 

The Hustle Guide podcast puts a spotlight on the story of every creative venture. Through interviews with Art Clubbers’ expanding network we look at how social media has become a guide for professionals to self-reflect and learn from the hustle, mistakes, and successes of the working and navigating the creative and cultural sector.

Listen to the podcast here

 

Explore the vast range of diverse and different careers “in” and “from” engineering, which includes making a difference, technology, film & TV, flight, farming, helping people, design, cars, fashion, sport, beauty, health & body, food, the Environment, space…

Want to work in fashion? This webinar is an opportunity to discover the range of career opportunities in the fashion industry – whether games avatar designer or fashion week journalist, sustainable textile technologist or trend forecaster – there are so many career pathways to choose from. Come and find out more from our career consultants at London College of Fashion.

Meet our panel of young, London-based makers who will give you a glimpse into their day-to-day work lives, provide a sneak peek into their studios, and share their personal stories of the different routes they’ve taken into their successful, creative and practical careers. Perfect for those of you who are open to options - get ready to be inspired and learn about jobs you didn’t even know existed!