Careers and Jobs Event at St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Wed 20 Jul 2022 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Organizer
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Mill Lane
Hebburn
NE31 2ET
Tel: 01914282700
Web: http://www.stjosephs.uk.net
Paul Hopkins
IT Professional - since 1980. Worked in many areas of IT in manufacturing, university and NHS sectors. Happy to discuss current roles in IT companies and how technology trends which will impact all future working jobs and your social lives
Birmingham City University Academies Trust
Steve Savage
A mature Engineer working in the vehicle electrification industry
Paul Edwards
Managing Director at Edwards Commercial Cleaning Services Ltd. and Edwards Commercial Cleaning (North) Ltd.
Edwards Commercial Cleaning Services Ltd
About the Business Leaders
These business leaders have been chosen because their companies are growing quickly. Combined they employ 424+ people.
About the teacher and students
The event was created by Suzanne Lewis-Dale for 250 students at St Joseph's Catholic Academy aged Age 13 - 17.
Event description
Careers fair- All day, We are happy for support all day or at the am or pm sessions. Details outlined below.
Aim- to motivate students by exploring routes into different job roles and giving examples of qualifications needed and importance of transferable skills
Year 9 speed dating am sessions. 9:00-12:15
Groups of 4 or 5 students to take place in a rotation of interviews with employers. Students will be given a set of question to work through to find out about the business, job roles, routes into employment and skills.
Year 10 and 12 Careers fair- Stalls set up by employers. 1:00-3:00
Traditional careers fair, stalls, leaflets, banners etc. Students will be given a set of question to work through to find out about the business, job roles, routes into employment and skills.
Open to whole school year 7-12 with parents Careers fair- Stalls set up by employers. 3:00 - 5:00
Traditional careers fair, stalls, leaflets, banners etc. Students and parents will be given a set of question to work through to find out about the business, job roles, routes into employment and skills.