Year 8 Careers Insight Day

Year 8 Careers Insight Day – Thursday 13th June

Whilst Year 10 were out of school participating in work experience, Year 8 students were in school also getting a taste of what it’s like in the world of work.

Last year’s mini Careers Fair was so successful, it’s now firmly placed in the school calendar, only this time the number of employer guests has expanded slightly. Students spent the morning circulating between six career sectors; business, construction, engineering, health, law and science. In a world where jobs of the future are evolving and shifting, our Year 8s will face new and different challenges in the workplace therefore these were valuable sessions full of excellent advice – and it was super to see them so engaged.

We were lucky enough to welcome representatives from BAM Construction, Linklaters LLP (law), Mansell & Co (accountancy & tax), St James’s Place (wealth investment/pensions), McLarens Insurance, Inflite (mechanical & aviation engineering), RCA Structures (civil engineering), GSK (science & pharmaceutical) and lastly the NHS. Students found out about the many roles available in these sectors which focused their young minds on careers, pathways and GCSE subjects they might choose.

Claire Jonas said ‘The afternoon was spent reflecting on the sessions; which were enjoyed the most and why. The hands-on practical sessions (NHS) were popular – as were the props brought in by the engineers. With lots of handouts and literature, students left each session armed with information and even one or two freebies. We’re incredibly grateful to all the employer guests who so kindly gave up their time for our students – whether it’s our biennial careers fair, a workshop or an assembly – it’s always amazing and humbling that companies give so much in the way of support to TBSHS and our students. All the visitors commented on the fantastic behaviour of Year 8 as well as the marvelous school dinners – they’ve come on a long way – apparently!’