KS4 and KS5 students recently completed a highly successful Careers Week. The program featured engaging talks, interactive activities, and practical sessions designed to immerse students in the World of Work. Professionals from the DWP, The Calico Group, Acorn Fabric, the beauty industry, and the wider sports and digital sectors delivered sessions that inspired students to explore their post-16 and post-18 pathways.
Contributing Professionals & Highlights
A diverse range of industry experts provided real-world perspectives and entertained students through various interactive formats:
- The Calico Group: Specialists highlighted career opportunities in local housing, construction, and community wellbeing.
- DWP: Officials provided practical advice on employment support, the job market, and professional development.
- Acorn Fabric: Brought hands-on, technical, and engineering-focused perspectives to the students.
- Cadets: Representatives shared insights into disciplined training, leadership development, and public service or military career paths.
- Nail Technician & Beauty: A professional gave a practical look into client care, and the creative cosmetics industry.
- Sports & Media: Engaging sessions with professionals working in the sports industry and YouTube content creation, showcasing modern digital and creative career paths.
- Internship Providers: Sessions clarified how internships bridge the gap between education and full-time employment.
