Careers Fair at The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College

About the Business Leaders

These business leaders have been chosen because their companies are growing quickly. Combined they employ 257+ people.

About the teacher and students

The event was created by Cerian Lye-Owens for 250 students at The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College aged Age 13 - 14.

Event description

Interactive Careers Fair at Ridgeway School

We are a group of Year 10 students who are putting on an event at our school aimed at inspiring younger students to think about their futures. We would like each speaker to briefly introduce themselves to the students and say what they do and then the students will have the opportunity to come and visit each stand and ask questions. Ideally we would like it if speakers could bring along something such as photos or an activity to give the students a more in depth insight into what your job is like.

Companies will set up stalls in a space set up by the school and may bring business cards, leaflets or some technology to showcase to students. Students will have the opportunity to informally approach lots of different employers, talk to them personally and ask questions. It is important to note that there should be no expectations of any job opportunities being offered by business leaders at a careers fair but this is a great way for students to experience a wide range of businesses in their local community and for businesses to begin to build their talent pipeline.