Apprenticeships – Careers in Eyecare

Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, For Employers, Work 2 July 20242 July 2024 Kaye McIntosh abdo college, apprenticeships, dispensing optician, employers, Level 6, Nina McDermott, ophthalmic dispensing

Wanted: employers who offer apprenticeships

ABDO College is seeking employers with experience of offering apprenticeships. The college aims to launch an apprenticeship programme for dispensing opticians in September 2024, subject to General Optical Council (GOC) approval. The Department of Education (DfE) has approved the college as a provider for the Level 6 Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship Standard. The college plans to launch the programme in September, with a group of employers who already run apprenticeships for other areas of their business. DfE approval is a key…

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Get ready for results day: Clearing

You’ve finished your A Levels, Highers or BTECs and are nervously waiting to find out how you did. It’s worth looking into your options now so you can hit the ground running if the big day doesn’t go the way you hope. Results day is the most stressful date for many students. It may feel like disaster if you don’t get the grades for your chosen course, but there are options. Universities still want you – more than 50,000 students…

A levels, Apprenticeships, For students, Students, Study 17 June 20246 June 2024 Antonia Chitty

After college, what next?

If you are in the lower sixth or your first year at college, tutors and parents may be asking you what you plan to do next. It feels like the pressure is on and you have to have a plan for the rest of your life ... but don't worry. There are lots of options available to you and you have time to choose what you'd like to do. The number of apprentices is rising. An apprenticeship is a great…

A levels, Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Education, For students, For teachers, Study, Work 12 June 202412 June 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Six reasons to be a vision scientist

Ophthalmic and vision science is a little-known career, but one that offers you a great future. These specialists assess the structure and function of the eye and the visual system. They are experts in disorders of vision, eye diseases and the visual pathway. This is a great choice for many reasons. Our top six are: 1. Combine science and technology with people skills You need to be able to help and reassure patients and work with the wider, multidisciplinary healthcare…

A levels, Apprenticeships, For students, GCSEs, Students, Study, T Levels 3 June 202428 May 2024 Antonia Chitty

Choosing the right sixth form college for you

If you are doing your GCSEs, you also have to think about what next. Do you want to go to a sixth form college or stay at your school if it offers a sixth form? You could also look at apprenticeships. In this article we look at how to take your next steps when applying for sixth form colleges. Sixth form colleges offer several open days. If you are in year 10 you may get the chance to do a…

Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Education, For students, Looking for work, Optical assistant, Traineeships, Work 31 May 202431 May 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Clinical technicians – a great opportunity

A scheme for optical assistants to gain extra skills to support optometrists is celebrating its 500th graduate. Isabel Nibbs is now a Specsavers clinical technician after a 16-week training programme. The scheme gives people the skills to carry out pre-assessment procedures and collect diagnostic information, working under the supervision of an optometrist. The technicians support optometrists to provide better care. “The clinician technician training has enabled me to become more confident with patients and have a deeper understanding of how…

A levels, Apprenticeships, Exams, For students, Students, Study, T Levels, Traineeships 12 April 202412 April 2024 Antonia Chitty

What to consider when choosing subjects for sixth form

Are you ready to choose your subjects for sixth form? Whether you are staying at school or moving to a sixth form college there are lots of options open to you. It can seem overwhelming – but don’t panic - here are tips to help you. First, you might want to think about the sort of job you would like to do. Look on a careers website like Careers in Eyecare and explore careers you might like and what you…

Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, For students, Looking for work, Work 19 March 202419 March 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Specsavers rated one of the UK’s best employers

Specsavers has been ranked 23rd in the top 50 best places to work in the UK. This is the first time the high street optical chain has taken part in the Great Place to Work survey, a global benchmark which gathers feedback from members of staff. At least 65% of employees must report a consistently positive experience before companies are certified by the scheme. In the UK, 78% of workers backed Specsavers. They praised the opportunities offered to develop and…

A levels, Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Dispensing optician, For students, GCSEs, Looking for work, Optical assistant, Optical sales rep, Optometrist, Traineeships, Work, Work experience 28 February 202418 March 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Get that job – how to succeed at interview

Getting a job in eyecare requires strong communication and interpersonal skills. The interview is crucial – a chance to showcase your qualifications and personality. Here are some top tips to help you succeed from Danny Alaimo, associate director at Vivid Optical recruitment consultants. Research Before stepping into the interview room, thoroughly research the firm. Understand their values, mission, and recent achievements. This knowledge will not only demonstrate your genuine interest but also allow you to tailor your responses to align…

Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Optical assistant, Work 8 February 202421 February 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Bright future – could an apprenticeship be for you?

Dena Wyatt, Specsavers’ head of apprenticeships, explains how you can take the first step to an exciting career. “Apprenticeships are a great choice for young people and career changers. They are a stepping stone into your future. They open the door. You get the opportunity to earn while you learn, to get a job and gain experience,” Dena Wyatt, Specsavers’ head of apprenticeships explains. Her advice to anyone thinking about their first career move – or making a change? “Look…

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