Are you ready for Half Term?! Whether you're heading out on the LA Trip, making some content, doing your digital or just getting some well deserved rest - we wish you an amazing Half Term and look forward to seeing everyone back after the break ready to kickstart the FINAL FMP in Year 13 or 14 🥲 or the exciting ✨BRANDED CONTENT ✨ project in Year 12....

Industry Insights are your chance to hear from and work directly with some of the best names in the industry - register today for your chance to take part! These sessions are set to be very popular, so we would advise signing up early......

🚀 Events Work Experience at high profile event at The BFI

Wednesday 8th March 2023

Would you like to take part in an exciting work experience in the events sector for a special event celebrating the achievements of incredible women in TV and Media.

You'll get the chance to learn more about how an event is put together and be part of the production team working on the live broadcast for the day.  You'll also get to attend the networking events with industry professionals afterwards.

🔥 Do you want to join the Apprenticeship Academy course ? ...

The Apprenticeship Academy registration is now open. If you would like to learn more about how to find apprenticeships, you can register for your place here. Over the six weeks you will cover:

• What apprenticeship am I looking for?

• Where can I find apprenticeships?

• How can I write successful applications?

• What will the application process be?

• What to expect at interviews and assessments

• How to manage my applications

👀 Work Experience and Part-Time Opportunities ...

Want to get involved in creating content for Youths Choice's social media channels? We are looking for Year 12 students to help create content for the Youths Choice social media accounts, which include Instagram, TikTok & Twitter to help promote the brand and keep engagement.

• The BBFC Youth Panel is a group of young people from all over the UK. Their role is to work closely with the BBFC to provide feedback on key classification issues, to represent the youth voice and ensure that we are meeting the needs of young people. APPLY NOW (deadline 24th February)

• Spend half a day with MISC (formerly UNIT Film & TV) who have been delivering inspirational, award-winning and creative imagery in the heart of London’s TV, Film and Commercials district for 15 years. To apply click HERE. (deadline 1st March)

• 👩‍🎨 Have you ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes in an art gallery? Join us for a day of talks and discussions to learn about the variety of careers available in the arts and museums sectors. Join The National Portrait Gallery to find out and follow your passion in art and design - APPLY by clicking HERE! (deadline 7th March)

• Have you ever wondered what it might be like to work in television production? What do you need to do to make a hit show like The Masked Singer, or an incredible documentary about Black Holes and the mysteries of the universe? Apply here to get some work experience with the team at Windfall Studios next term! Click HERE to apply! (deadline 15th February)

• Youth Music is looking for videographers, photographers and content creators to work at Give a Gig Week (deadline 12th February)

• University of Huddersfield: 23rd March – Get ‘plugged in’ to the audio industry (deadline 23rd Feb)

..... and finally...... sign up to a range of oline workshops in Job Interview Skills, Email Etiquette and Cover letters!

✨ Apprenticeships and Jobs for Y13+Y14 ..

Apprenticeship and Job Opportunities will now be sent to Year 13 and Year 14 directly for those who have opted in for this - keep an eye out for a separate email on this from JJ - make sure you check out the latest email including GLOBAL, IMG STUDIOS AND MANY MORE!

🔥 Free support with apprenticeship applications over half term 🔥 Pathway CTM (who have worked with Global Academy for many years) are now offering students the option to book a 15 minute session with Max every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during term time. These sessions are for students wanting support with applications, interviews, CV's etc. Students can book their session by emailing [email protected] .

📲 other things and that ...

📚 Read: Gen Zers won't even apply to a job if the salary isn't listed

🤓 Learn: Michaela Coel says the film industry misses out on marginalised communities

🎧 Listen: DOAC: A Simple Hack To Achieve Maximum Happiness: Mo Gowdat

And finally ... a #MemeMoment