This event is designed to give pupils an opportunity to learn more about a profession, in which they are interested, to help them make an informed decision about any further studies they embark upon in the future.
Year 11 is the perfect time for teenagers to start thinking about what they may do in the future, so as to help them make the important decision of selecting the right courses for them in Year 12 and beyond. This conference will give pupils an opportunity to learn about one of the following professions:
• Life & Health Sciences (Optometry, Audiology & Pharmacy)
• Law
• Engineering
• Finance
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Teaching
• Languages (French, Spanish & German)
• Psychology
Throughout the day pupils will attend 2 workshops that focus on their profession of interest and a third plenary session.
Session 1: Pathway to the Professions (breakout session 1)
This session will give pupils an opportunity to meet a professional from a career they are interested in, find out about their qualifications, experiences and daily responsibilities.
Session 2: Skills development workshops (breakout session 2)
This interactive work-related skills development workshop will give pupils an opportunity to learn about standard interview practices and develop some of the key skills that employers look for in their chosen professions.
Session 3: Getting the experience you need (plenary)
This short talk will give pupils the opportunity to learn about different work experience opportunities available to them to help them develop the skills that they need and make the important decision about what they choose to do in the future.
To book places, please download the booking form by clicking here and return it to Amanda Cudby at
[email protected] by Wednesday 4th November at the latest.
Please provide second and third choices for pupils, as places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Those who have not provided this information will be allocated to sessions with available places.
*Please note that although this conference is free to attend, a cancellation fee of £15 per student will be incurred if notice of cancellation is not given at least two weeks prior to the event, or if attendance on the day falls below 75% of the number of places booked.