Supported by The Skills Show, the European Social Fund and the National Careers Service

 A two day event offered to all local schools and available to a full year group  Evening session open to local year olds  Supported by all local education and training providers and a wide range of national, regional and local business partners  Aims to raise aspirations and ensure students make informed decisions about the future

Thanks so much for inviting us to the event, the pupils had a great morning and we made lots of contacts for school. It gave our pupils the opportunity to look at other options alongside colleges courses and also opened up the topic of work and importance of work, punctuality, opportunities within companies and expectations within the workplace. Special school

 Great event and good turnout of students  It was good to meet young people face to face and having time to chat  Well-organised  Event went beyond our expectations and we’ll see you again next year  Hope to work here again soon  Good range of activities

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Just a quick note to say how much our pupils enjoyed the careers event last week. They are still buzzing about it! It was a great opportunity for them to see what the possibilities are, for them, in the future. I brought a group of pupil premium children, which included one child who has recently lost his Dad and another, who doesn't have positive role models at home. Primary teacher

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 It’s given me lots of ideas and guidance about how to achieve my future  I learned more about apprenticeships  I got chance to try things out and ask questions  The people were friendly and helpful  I don’t feel as worried about the future as I was before  I feel more positive about my future

The pupils who attended enjoyed speaking to the sponsors it was great to see them asking questions and talking about their aspirations on leaving school and their futures. In previous jobs I have attended many careers events, this one was by far the most organised and extensive I have ever attended Special School

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