Careers Support and OP Membership
( continued )
PSF CAREERS AND BUSINESS NETWORK
The Pocklington School Foundation ( PSF ) Careers and Business Network was launched in November 2017 with the aim of benefiting the whole PSF community , particularly recent OPs , Sixth Form students , current parents and former parents . Governors , Life Patrons , former staff and current staff are also invited to join in .
A dedicated LinkedIn group acts as the central hub for all communications and OPs , parents etc . are invited to join a register if they would like to be part of the Network . There is a rolling programme of events , featuring guest speakers , and regular Careers and Business Network updates and news items are posted on the school and OP websites and on social media .
A key part of the programme is the OP Mentor Scheme for current and former pupils , which has proved valuable to many recent OPs and Sixth Formers . The scheme provides access to more experienced OPs for one-to-one advice and support in a range of business areas and professions . This might include help with university and job applications , CVs , insight visits , placements and work experience and is available to OPs at any stage of their career from undergraduate , postgraduate and beyond .
If you require further information about the Careers and Business Network please contact :
Susan Kay , Development Officer , Tel : 01759 322626 , Email : kays @ pocklingtonschool . com
OLD POCKLINGTONIAN ASSOCIATION
The Old Pocklingtonian Association ( OPA ) was established over 100 years ago for former pupils of Pocklington School . The OPA has traditionally provided a link back to the school once pupils have left through long-standing sporting and social events and more recently through careers and mentoring support .
As a member of the OPA , when a pupil leaves Pocklington School he / she will become an OP for life . Not only will they continue to have the support and friendship of their peers but they will instantly gain access to generations that have gone before , both in the spirit of tradition and achievement and also in the tangible benefit of social and career networking , support and advice . The OPA commits to delivering the advantages of choosing a private education long after a pupil has left the school .
OPA membership is open to all day and boarding pupils when they leave school . Lifetime membership is currently £ 390 paid via your school bill in equal termly instalments in the senior school until the end of the Fifth Year , or within the Sixth Form for those that join only for those two years . Membership benefits include :
Regular social reunions and dinners both at school and at other locations around the country Annual sporting events including rugby , hockey , cricket , golf and tennis Annual ‘ Old Pocklingtonian ’ magazine Monthly e-mail news bulletin Assistance with organising year group reunions and reconnecting with contemporaries OPA web and social media groups Business networking and careers support
If you require further information about the OPA please contact :
Rachel Dare , OP Liaison Officer , Tel : 01759 321307 , E-mail : darer @ pocklingtonschool . com
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