New Resources on Facebook

The Fulbright Commission now have a Facebook page. If you are interested in studying in the USA it would be a great page to become a fan of.

Don't forget to check out CDEC on Facebook which has links to other useful pages.

Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Shell have opened the competition for their LiveWIRE Young entrepreneur of the Year Award. The award offers budding entrepreneurs aged 16-30 the opportunity to stand out from the crowd and receive a cash injection of £10,000. To qualify for entry, applicants must be aged 16-30 and have been trading not less than three months and not more than 18 months on 11th September 2009. To find out more or to enter go here. The deadline for applications is 11th September 2009.

Hot Job!

Calypso Technology seeks three Associate Software Engineers to join the Brighton based Galapagos development team. With head offices in San Francisco and a global presence Calypso is a world leader in financial technology. As an Associate Software Engineer you will design, develop and implement new features and modules using the Company's optimization tools using your excellent Java development skills.
The salary is between £20,000 - £25,000 depending on your skills and experience. For more details please visit our website.

GraduateOn Scheme

GraduateOn is a support package for graduates looking to live or work in West Sussex running until September 2010. The programme consists of a two day intensive careers coaching course plus appropriate placements (both paid and un-paid) together with ongoing careers support.

The key eligibilty criteria is that you are not currently employed in a graduate job. If you are interested in taking part please go here and fill in your contact details.

Legal Careers Evening

If you are interested in law but are still to choose where, or even what, to study this September, don't panic. The City Law School are still taking late applications for September 09 entry on the BVC, LPC, GDL and GE LLB and is holding a legal careers open evening on Wednesday 8th July 2009 from 5.15pm at the Atkin Building, Gray's Inn. The Legal Careers Open Evening offers information on courses, entry requirements and fees, application and selection process and legal careers in general. There will also be a programme of presentations given by the Course Directors, with time for questions at the end of each session. To attend register online.

Hot Job!

Want a career in Media?
How about an internship at one of Sussex's most exciting games, web, mobile, software, animation, TV, music, film or advertising companies?

The Sussex Internship Programme provides 100 6 week internships for recent graduates at media companies across the whole of Sussex. If you're passionate about a career in media, then get the head start you deserve and apply online today. You'll get:
* A 30 day grant supported placement at one of Sussex's most exciting media companies.
* A genuine project-based internship giving you the chance to learn on the job.
* Professional skills training.
* Access to top industry professionals.
* To be part of the most successful internship scheme of its type in the country.

Want to find out more? Internships are live online now - so go to www.wiredsussex.com/internships and apply today

Hot Job!

The Ivy Press, based in Lewes, is looking for a hard working assistant to support its busy Production Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a self starter looking to break into publishing and they are offering a starting salary of £14,000. Among other attributes you will need excellent organisational ability, a good eye for detail, and a flexible approach to problem solving.
For more details please visit our website.