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Posted on December 21st 2023
Post 16 Careers Fair for Year 11 - Report & Pictures
Year 11 students attended our Post 16 Careers Fair, which took place on Thursday 30th November.
The afternoon began with a presentation delivered by the ASK Programme and Amazing Apprenticeships on Post 16 pathways including, apprenticeships and T-levels. Students were really engaged and further enhanced their knowledge of the options available to them at the end of Year 11.
Students then spent time in the fair where they had an opportunity to speak to a range of exhibitors. These included sixth forms, colleges and universities, as well as apprenticeship and T-level educators from a range of institutions and companies.
We also had our Federation Careers Advisor at the fair for 1-1 questions and support. Some stalls included current or past apprentices and students. This gave students an opportunity to hear first hand experience and ask important questions. Some of the exhibitors included:
- New City College
- RAF
- South Essex College
- Barking and Dagenham college
- Harris Rainham Sixth Form College
- Fire brigade
- Metropolitan Police
- Skillnet training academy
- Sixth Form
- USP college
- Final Checks academy
- Mears group
- ASK and Amazing apprenticeships
- Care Providers Voice
Our students were enthusiastic and asked thoughtful questions to each exhibitor. They participated in meaningful conversations about courses, entry requirements, entry pathways, labour market information and career opportunities. Students left the fair informed, more confident about their next steps and inspired to achieve their future goals.
Exhibitor comments following the event
Exhibitors commented on how polite, well behaved and interested students were during the event. They were impressed with the maturity of the students and how many had a clear idea of their potential next steps. Feedback also highlighted the high quality of the questions that students were asking during the event.
Student comments following the event
"I know confidently where I would like to go now."
"Each stall promoted their college, sixth form, courses or university in a very pleasant way and knew what to talk about, no matter the question."
"I am more aware of the options in the our area."
"I was able to talk to a range of people and ask questions."
"The flyers being handed out about our choices were really helpful."
"They provided good information on my subject choices."
"They answered all my questions and gave me a real in-depth conversation on the courses I am interested in."
The exhibitors were impressed with the maturity of the students and how many had a clear idea of their potential next step.
Students had conversations about courses, entry requirements, labour market information and career opportunities.
Exhibitors included sixth forms, colleges and universities, as well as apprenticeship and T-level educators from a range of institutions and companies.
