Archive for July, 2011

The Explore Internship Programme is run by the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), which represents, supports and campaigns for voluntary organisations, volunteers and communities across Wales.

The programme offers a wide range of short term volunteer placements - at the moment they have over 100 opportunities in Wales.

The placements provide a meaningful experience which enhances employability and skills, complements studies and gives an insight into a challenging and rewarding sector.

The internship content differs from regular volunteering as it is designed around a specific project, for a limited period, usually 2-3 months.

Examples include:

• International Development Research Project Assistant
• Event organisation
• Marketing and Promotion project
• Website development and editing
• Promotional film making
• Teaching Assistants

The aim of the programme is to provide you with some valuable work experience whilst you deliver a project or service which enhances the work of the organisation and improves the lives of the people it supports.

For more information, go to WCVA’s website or contact Jess Kumpata: jkumpata@wcva.org.uk or tel: 02920 431 252

Explore the range of career choices available to Psychology graduates in the Guardian’s live Q & A session on “What to do with a degree in Psychology” on Wednesday 10 August from 1 - 4 pm.  The expert panel will include OU Senior Lecturer in Psychology Alison Green.  More information.

• Are you interested in a career in Law?
• Do you want to work for a top international Law firm?
• Apply for the Herbert Smith EmployAbility Training Contract NOW!

By choosing to start a career with Herbert Smith you will be joining some of the brightest minds in the legal profession, doing the best work for the best clients.

Who can apply?  The training contracts are open to disabled finalists, graduates and penultimate year students, from law or any other discipline.

To apply for this opportunity through EmployAbility, you must have a disability or health condition (including dyslexia, dyspraxia, diabetes, epilepsy, mental health condition or any other long term health condition).

How to apply?  Please visit the EmployAbility website to complete an application form and send it to applications@employ-ability.org.uk

Closing date: Sunday 31st July 2011

From Monday 4th to Friday 29th July the Careers Advisory Service is running an online forum on careers in Health & Social Care for students wanting to plan their next career steps. This proved to be a successful forum last year, with high levels of student participation. Some issues you could raise, include:

• The range of career opportunities with your subject
• How to make decisions about career choice or career change
• Where to find job vacancies
• How to get relevant work experience
• How to sell your skills, experience and qualifications to employers
• Further study options

The forum will be moderated by our careers advisers and we will also have a careers adviser from NHS Careers available in the first week.  

To access the forum, go to the forums page on this website, using your OU computer username and password, and follow the link provided.

Take this opportunity to ask your questions and share your experience with other OU students and graduates.