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British Sign Language - a 6-week evening taster course for
students
This taster course offers
students the opportunity to establish underpinning knowledge and understanding
of British Sign Language and to develop fundamental deaf awareness. With an estimated
125,000 deaf adults and up to 20,000 children using BSL in the UK, this
will give you a useful additional workplace skill, helping
you to understand and communicate with deaf clients, customers or colleagues
across all sectors.
This course will cover the following elements:
BSL alphabet and numbersGeneral conversation vocabulary including core topics such as familyDeaf awareness and culture
The sessions will be fun and practical
to create interactive learning.
As this
is a taster course there will be no final examination but students can request
a certificate of attendance on completion of the course.
The course will consist of six 2 hour sessions. It will take place
on the Headington Hill campus every Thursday, 5.30pm – 7.30pm, starting 23rd February for 6
weeks.
Your trainer
will be Nikki
Jones, who has taught British Sign Language (BSL) level 1 to adults for the
past 4 years (including for Oxfordshire Adult Education), with positive pass
rates. She holds various qualifications including a BA Hons Degree in Deaf
Studies and Education.
The full cost of the course is £35.
To register please bring your deposit
(non-refundable) of £35 in cash to the Careers Centre. Places are limited to 16 and will be
allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Talk From Teach First
SG01 Thursday 17 November 12-1pm An intensive two-year leadership development programme which combines, training and qualifying as a teacher with leadership development, coaching & mentoring opportunities. A demanding option for high calibre graduates.
Inside Buzz Guides
An Inside Look at Law Firms and An Inside Look at Investment Banking (2012 editions) are now ready for free download at http://www.insidebuzz.co.uk/download-free-career-guides.html
Just register and you will have immediate access to the guides as well as all content on the website.
Take a look at the competition running on Facebook - simply like the page and you will automatically go into the draw with the chance to win an iPad2
The Daiwa Scholarship 2012
The Daiwa Scholarship is a unique 19-month programme of language study, work placement and homestay in Japan.
Daiwa Scholarships offer young and talented UK citizens with strong leadership potential, the opportunity to acquire Japanese language skills, and to access expertise and knowledge relevant to their career goals.
No previous experience of Japan or Japanese is necessary. For more information visit http://www.dajf.org.uk
The English Language Assistants Programme
The English Language Assistants Programme spans four continents, placing 2,500 students of any discipline (including final years) and graduates in 15 countries worldwide. An English Language Assistant supports the teaching of English in a school, college or university abroad for 12 to 20 hours per week and receives a local salary. The programme offers participants the opportunity to improve foreign language skills and explore a community, whilst gaining teaching experience and a host of other transferable skills ranging from time management and resourcefulness to communication and assertiveness.
The minimum foreign language requirement is AS level or equivalent (no language requirement for China) and undergraduates must have completed at least two years of higher education before embarking on the assistantship. For more information please visit www.britishcouncil.org/languageassistants.
Application deadline 1 December is fast approaching (28 February for China only)
CAREERS ROADSHOWS AT WHEATLEY FOR ALL STUDENTS
Includes: CV checking, part-time jobs, graduate jobs, cover letter checking, application form checking, job information, job hunting, and lots more. Just come along, no appointments necessary.
Postgraduate Careers Roadshows:
Postgraduate Lounge
Monday 7th November, 12-1.30pm
Monday 5th December, 12-1.30pm
Undergraduate Careers Roadshows
Simon Williams Undergraduate Centre
Monday 24th October, 12-2pm
Monday 21st November, 12-2pm
LIFE SCIENCES CAREERS TALKS
(no booking required* open to ALL Life Sciences students 1st-3rd year & postgraduates* bring your lunch with you) THURSDAYS, SGO1, 12-1PM
Week 7: Thursday 10th November -Forensic Science - CANCELLED
When Nick graduated from Oxford Brookes with a BSc in Biology he was not planning at all to become a Forensic Scientist. Nick tells his story of how he moved into forensics, what he does and why he loves it. To read Nick’s case study go to: www.brookescareerscentre.co.uk/graduate_profile14_aspx.aspx (Nick Oliver, Practitioner for LGC Forensics at Culham Laboratory, Oxford Brookes alumnus)
Week 8: Thursday 17th November -TeachFirst2012 Leadership Development Programme
TeachFirst has great opportunities for science graduates looking to develop their leadership potential in a school environment. Ranked no 7 in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers, this is a demanding option for high calibre graduates. Graduates undertake an intensive two-year leadership development programme which combines, training and qualifying as a teacher with leadership development, coaching & mentoring opportunities. If you are unable to attend please contact Tanya on twillman@teachfirst.org.uk (Tanya Willman Teach First Senior Officer, Attraction - Graduate Recruitment)
China is rapidly emerging as the next global superpower- experience in the fastest growing economy will make you stand out from the crowd!
The CRCC Asia summer programs filled up even faster this year so be sure not to miss out and apply now to all current vacancies.
Sign up for a China Intership Program in either Beijing or Shanghai. Specify your industry sector- Finance, Legal, Marketing, Business, Green-tech, NGOs, Pharmaceuticals, Travel & Tourism, I.T and many more.
With CRCC Asia, you'll be a part of more than just an intensive program in one of China’s most amazing cities. This great value program has everything included, the internship will be hassle free:
Pre-departure assistance and visa application
Accommodation,
Professional internship with English speaking supervisor
Survival Mandarin lessons,
Welcome pack, SIM Card, Travelcard and Maps,
Social, cultural and charity activities,
Access to business networking events,
A CRCC Asia Certificate and;
Membership of an exclusive alumni network.
APPLY NOW Programs provide an incredible opportunity to gain excellent professional experience and transferable skills, but also an indescribable cultural experience in one of the world’s most important and fastest-growing economies. Internships run every month.
Watch CRCC Asia’s Buzz Video to find out more.
For more information, or to apply, please visit our website http://crccasia.com/
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