Role Model Event at Castle View Academy

About the Business Leaders

These business leaders have been chosen because their companies are growing quickly. Combined they employ 435+ people.

About the teacher and students

The event was created by Zoe Hill for 150 students at Castle View Academy aged Age 13 - 17.

Event description

Raising aspirations in year 9; Finding your Future

Finding Your Future will connect young people with relevant role models to bring jobs and career pathways to life for students who have the potential, but not currently the inclination, to pursue higher education (including degree courses at college or university as well as higher or degree level apprenticeships).

Business volunteers will be supported to work in the classroom with small groups of students, to deliver a workshop exploring career opportunities, the labour market and skills for career success. There will be opportunities for business volunteers to share their own experiences of the world of work and the skills and qualities that are important in their career.

Business Volunteers will be invited to a training webinar in advance of the session to understand more about the content and what is expected of them. It will also be a great opportunity for volunteers to meet and network with other local businesses.

Who is this opportunity for?
The opportunity is open to all professionals looking to support local young people with their early career options.

What’s the benefit for the business volunteers?
- Support young people in the local area
- The opportunity to improve their own communication skills
- Mentoring/coaching of young people
- Working in a school setting with young people; developing classroom confidence