Forthcoming Events

Careers in Business – Virtual Expo

Wednesday 22 March | 8:00am-8:00pm

ACCA is excited to launch their very first early careers virtual exhibition, “Careers in Business”, sponsored by Sage, bringing pupils aged 13 to 18 along with their parents, guardians and teachers together with employers and careers experts from across the UK to share knowledge on all areas of business.

Exhibitors include Sage, UCAS, Burberry, Azets, Your Game Plan, the NHS, the Ministry of Defense and many more.

Throughout the day, they will be hosting multiple live and interactive sessions covering topics such as:

• understanding the roles available within the business including finance, marketing, HR and much more
• the skills required to get started in different business areas and how to acquire them
• employability sessions such as time management, leadership and application and interview workshops
• informative sessions on training pathways including T Levels, apprenticeships and university

Attendees will have the opportunity to explore our partner organizations via their virtual expo booths as well as network with employers via video and chat functions on the event platform to find out more about their sectors and any early career opportunities available.

This event will be live and interactive on the 22nd of March but will be available on demand until Friday 21st April, for those who are unable to attend on the day to review sessions, content and exhibitor booths.

National Apprenticeship Webinar

Thursday 23rd March, 6:00-6:30pm

This month, we welcome guest speaker Pete Milsom from UCAS to talk about the apprenticeships and the application process, and Tia Holland and Monique Mackenzie from our employer partner Virgin Media O2.

Insight to KPMG

Thursday 23rd March 5pm – 6pm

Careers at a Big 4 Accounting & Professional Services Firm + Legal & Technology! Summer and Easter Work Experience is now live!!

Calling all work experience and apprenticeships seekers! This is an exciting opportunity for you with KPMG! Business, Tech, Accepting & Law!

Have you ever wondered how major business leaders make some of the most important strategic decisions?

Does working on some of the world’s most high-profile mergers and acquisitions sound exciting? Who do you think provides them with professional services and advice to be able to execute these deals?

KPMG is one of the most prestigious professional services and accounting firms in the world. They offer audit, tax, legal and advisory services to enable brands to grow, succeed and maintain their global status. Forming one of the Big 4, KPMG has some huge profile clients, such as PepsiCo, Barclays and Pfizer. KPMG operates in over 150 countries, with over 200,000 employees, with revenues in excess of £30 Billion a year.

On Thursday 23rd March 5pm – 6pm we will be hosting an insight event with KPMG to showcase all of their work experience and school leaver opportunities. This virtual webinar will be held via Zoom so you can join us from anywhere in the country! It will be a fantastic evening that will give you an insight into what KMPG do and what a career at such a huge global firm can look like. They will be sharing tips on how you can succeed in the future, and we will be hearing from top professionals who will be sharing their personal insights to a Big 4 firm.

Apprenticeships with RAF Logistics

Wednesday 29th March | 3-4pm

Join apprentices & colleagues from the RAF Logistics team on Wednesday 29th March between 3pm – 4pm to find out more about the different roles available, how to apply and what it’s like to be an apprentice with the RAF.

Careers in the Gaming Industry

Thursday 30th March, 6-7pm

This session will be suitable for parents, carers and young people wanting to find out more about careers in the gaming industry.

Will be be joined by local companies including: Avalanche Studios, d3t, Lucid, Ripstone, Scenegraph Studios, Skyhookgames, Universally Speaking and Wushu Studios.

T Levels Information webinar

Tuesday 25th April, 3.30pm – 4pm

Hear from experts at the Department for Education to find out more about the exciting new options for T Levels coming in 2023.

To register, click here.

Want to find out more about Life at Deloitte as an Apprentice?

This free insight webinar in partnership with Deloitte on the 25th April 2023. Hear from current apprentices as they share their insights on apprenticeships at Deloitte and get an overview about how you can start your own apprenticeship journey at Deloitte!

On: 25th April 2023 at 6.30 – 7.15pm
For: Students and parents of those in years 10 to 13. Careers leaders and teachers are welcome to join.

Waterside Training Open Event

UCAS DISCOVERY LIVERPOOL 2023

9 June 2023, ACC Liverpool, Liverpool (9:30am-3:00pm)

UCAS Discovery exhibitions bring together the experts to help you shortlist your options, all under one roof.

At this Discovery exhibition you will be able to:

• meet over 100 unis, colleges, and apprenticeship employers face-to-face
• find out about different options and pathways
• listen to live expert talks
• get the latest advice and information on different career choices