This year’s Careers Fair was a huge success! Over 1000 visitors have viewed the virtual careers site so far, looking for inspiration and guidance about future career paths.
Videos from a range of experts have been made available on the school’s website, including representatives from the NHS, HSBC and the RAF. Students can also hear from representatives from various colleges and universities across the country to explore the various opportunities they have available.
On the day of the event, students were encouraged to email questions directly to the experts in order to find out more about careers available in their field of expertise. Many exhibitors were very impressed by the excellent questions asked by Highfields students, and many have expressed keen interest in working with Highfields School to support students with CEIAG in the future.
Mr Rose, Careers Lead said, ‘Student engagement was really impressive with students asking really incisive and interesting questions to the exhibitors.’
Mr Rose went on to say, ‘We were also thrilled that from the careers fair, some students managed to secure work experience opportunities which we are always on the lookout for.’
‘We were disappointed not to be able to hold the Highfields annual Careers Fair face to face in the building, but the Virtual Careers Fair, 2022, proved to be the biggest yet.’
All agreed that this was an excellent opportunity for students to see what is on offer for their futures after Highfields. One Year 9 student said, ‘The Virtual Careers Fair really helped me make decisions for my course choices, I enjoyed watching the videos especially the one from the NHS because I want to study medicine at University’.
Next year Highfields hopes to host their biggest ever annual Careers Fair at school, welcoming students, parents, carers, and exhibitors into the building.
