Experts from a range of sectors and industries offered high quality, bespoke careers advice to pupils in Years 10 to 13. The huge number of volunteers meant pupils were able to speak to people from a variety of backgrounds – ranging from a King’s Counsel, a reconstructive surgeon to a project lead at the UN Maritime Office and engineers from Boeing.
“It has really opened my eyes to the world of work,” commented a Year 10 pupil
The event started at 6pm and lasted over two hours. The pupils had been prepared by their tutors to research who was coming, think of questions and approach who they wanted to speak to. Parents and staff watched as pupils supported and coached each other and grew in confidence during the evening – mixing and mingling, and thoroughly enjoying themselves.
“It was nice because it was relatively informal, so not too intimidating for the pupils to talk to us,” said an Epsom parent.
A big thank you to the Epsom parents, OEs and local volunteers who took part, and everyone on campus who supported the Careers Office in making this evening such a success.
