Dates for your diary:
15th & 16th March - Industrial Action
3-16th April - East Holidays
17th April - Start of Summer Term
1st & 8th May - Bank Holidays
22nd May - Year 2 Exam Leave
A monthly round up of local, national and international issues that relate to the environment, sustainability and climate change. HERE
...in Tutorials this week:
YEAR 1: Voting UK
YEAR 2: Student Finance (UCAS)
Finding Apprenticeship
LEVEL 2: Progression Interviews (Study Leave)
Sussex Police visiting College this week
Thursday 9th March @ 11.45-12.30 in the canteen.
Help to stop Hate Crime by finding out more about it.
ENRICHMENT @ Varndean
STUDENT UNION
For any general queries, please email nus@student.varndean.ac.uk. For any enquiry relating to a specific SU member, please see above emails.
CAREERS NEWS
Hello Future Poster 2023.pptx
Next_steps_fair_2023_poster (5).pdf
ACCA (the professional body for accountants) virtual expo
Register for this virtual exhibition hosted by ACCA - designed to equip you with information about careers in various areas of business, the skills required and how to acquire them.
As an attendee you will have the opportunity to take part in various live sessions hosted by our partners who are experts in their fields, as well as connecting with employers with various early careers opportunities on offer.
This event will be live and interactive on the 22nd March 8am-8pm but will be available on demand until Friday 21st April, for those who are unable to attend on the day.
Get ready for National Careers Week with the NHS!
Thinking of studying to become a pharmacist? Click the link below to find out more....
APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES/ JOBS
Interested in a career in business and finance? HSBC are offering Foundation Apprenticeships.
You will need 5 GCSE's including Maths and English.
Apply by 26th March 2023 to start in July. Location: Crawley
Apprenticeship programme application dates
Online applications – open 6 February 2023 to 19 March 2023
Online assessment – you’ll receive an email with details following your application
Final interviews – April 2023 onwards
DLA Piper is one of the world’s leading business law firms. With over 90 offices in more than 40 countries, we provide seamless local and cross-border advice.
Our Solicitor Apprenticeship is 6 years in length and will provide you with the opportunity to become a qualified solicitor with a degree level 7 qualification. In 2023, our Solicitor Apprentices will join either our Birmingham or London office.
You will study towards an LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice and Skills, and also work towards the Solicitors Regulatory Authority's (SRA) centralised assessment, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
Applications deadline: 17.00 GMT on Friday 17 March 2023.
Primary Location: United Kingdom-London-160 Aldersgate Street
Lloyds Bank Apprenticeships in Cyber, Treasury and Data
An apprenticeship with us gives you the chance to explore your interests, discover entirely new ones and make an impact on millions of lives, all while getting paid.www.lloydsbankinggrouptalent.com/our-programmes/apprenticeships/?goal=0_f09eb3b2c8-8ee4f8cdb1-212017229&mc_cid=8ee4f8cdb1&mc_eid=79f2b0f814VIRTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Click here for virtual work experience opportunities...
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Please email the Careers team to book an appointment or if you have any enquiry email: careers@varndean.ac.uk
LIBRARY NEWS
International Women's Day 8 March 23
Wednesday 8 March is International Women's Day. Come and see our display in the library! This year's theme is #EmbraceEquity - visit internationalwomensday.com for more information.
Silent Study Room Closures
The silent study room in the library will not be available during the following times due to exams taking place:
Fri 3 March 10am-12pm
Tue 7 March 9am-12pm
Wed 8 March 1pm-3pm
Mon 13 March 9am-12pm
Tue 14 March 1pm-4pm
Thur 16 March 1pm-4pm
Mon 20 March 9am-12pm
Tue 21 March 1pm-4pm
Sorry for any inconvenience this causes!
University of Sussex Library
Are you wanting to study outside of Varndean College library hours? Why not sign up for a membership to the University of Sussex library...it's a great place to study and is open 24hrs a day 7 days a week! The membership will allow you to study in the library and use the books (but not borrow any). Download a membership form then bring it to us and we'll sign it for you.
NEW ON CLICKVIEW
NEW BOOKS
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email on library@varndean.ac.uk and we will do all we can to help. Visit the library website for further information and everything you need to know about using the library.
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