Careers, Apprenticeship and Higher Education Fair 2023

Following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions our second Brooke Weston Careers Fair since 2019 took place on Thursday 23rd March 2023 (2.00 pm to 6.00 pm).

Just over 30 Higher / Further Education providers (such as Northampton College and Imperial College London) plus local businesses (Unilever & Tayto), and the armed forces, gathered in the Sports Hall to meet all our KS3, KS4 & KS5 students. Families from KS4 & KS5 students were also invited to help families discuss future pathways, such as apprenticeships, T-Levels, University courses, and careers.

This was the second year that all our Key Stage 3 students were invited to the event, reinforcing our commitment that all Brooke Weston students should receive meaningful employer engagement opportunities with local businesses and education providers. 

Some of the comments from the exhibitors include;

• ‘Brooke Weston students ask insightful questions.’
• ‘Brooke Weston students are very knowledgeable and confident about their futures.’
• ‘It good to see a school promoting such a diversity of companies'
• ‘This is the first time I have exhibited and Year 7 students have been present-great work.'
• ‘First time to Brooke Weston, but will definitely come again.'
• ‘Very well organised event-never a lull throughout the and parents very supportive'
• ‘Great to return to Brooke Weston and assist students with careers in apprenticeships'

 

Far from just being an isolated one-off event, Brooke Weston Careers is establishing long-term relationships with local businesses to support and assist our students throughout the year.

Thank you to everyone who supported and exhibited at the event

We look forward to welcoming you to this event next year.

Brooke Weston Academy Careers Fair - Brooke Weston Academy

#BeSomeone Skills Career Fair - Brooke Weston Academy

Who exhibits

• Representatives of professions including law, accountancy, teaching, and medicine who were able to talk about their career path and what it’s really like to work in their chosen field.
• Representatives from the creative industries including design, photography, and screenwriting
• A selection of universities and colleges
• Apprenticeship specialists
• Gap Year companies
• Our Independent Careers Advisor

 

2023 Exhibitors ASK Apprenticeships Aztecs Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln Cadent Gas Cardiff Uni Corby Crown Decorating Centre Coventry University Firm Enich Ford and Slater Fortus Business Advisors and Accountants Fox Resourcing Home Instead East Northants Kier Highways KORI Construction Lancaster University LEBC STEM Ambassador Lewis Silkin LLP (Trainee solicitor) Mana Education MENCAP NHS Northampton College Northlands Vets Northumburia Uni Pengreen Research, Development and Training Base Starting Off Stephen Sanderson Transport Tata Steel Thorpes-Joinery Tresham College Tuts UK UEA Uni of Northampton UniLever University of Lincoln Volker Fitzpatrick Construction Wilson Browne Youth Work Northamptonshire

Why students should attend

• Visitors were able to talk to people from different backgrounds about what their job involves.
• Exhibitors were available to discuss their own qualifications and experience.
• Students were able to find out the skills, qualifications and attributes employers are looking for.
• The event helps students with their options choices, for example, GCSE and Post 16.
• University exhibitors can provide generic advice on UCAS applications, finance and university life.

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