The careers fair was delivered as part of a wider careers programme to our year eight
students. The aim of the event was to offer our students contact with employers so that
they begin to develop an understanding of the skills and attributes required for a range of careers.

The fair was conducting in a ‘speed dating’ style where students met and ‘grilled’ employers about career pathways and had the chance to gain an in-depth insight into jobs.

The students also attended a workshop with the Fire service during the afternoon.

Feedback from employers regarding the year eight students was very positive.

The careers programme this year has been complemented with the students making visitsto local universities as well as STEM and Business Ambassadors delivering sessions earlier inthe year.

Mrs Razzaqi said: “Our aim has been to provide the students with a range of activities and events in partnership with various organisations so that our students are exposed to a wide range of careers from an early age”

What did the students think of the day?

• I really enjoyed the career fair because the Fire Engine came and they showed everything that was in the truck!  Our guests were very nice! Joshua Alexander 8b
• I think it was very informative and interesting. Reuben Wilkinson
• I enjoyed the career fair because I learnt a lot of things about the jobs and the people. I wish I saw the fire truck but I was at a football tournament but my friends told me about what happen at the fire truck and it sounded good. I got a look at how hard the real world is and how we can get involved with work. Robert Eadington 8B
• I enjoyed the careers fair because I liked meeting all different people in different professions. I got a look at how hard the real world is and how we can get involved with work. I learned a lot on how different things work with the firemen and the starting salary was each job. I found out what you need (Education wise) and what their personal interests were.  I would definitely do it again. Jack Thorpe
• I found this day very helpful for the future. Victoria Lewis

Speed dating attendees

• Owen Pugh The Owen Pugh name is familiar to many in the regional construction industry, most commonly associated with plant-hire, haulage and earthmoving. Over recent years the Group has grown both in size and scope and now offers a full-range civil engineering capability throughout the North-east of England.
• ARCH We are the Northumberland Development Company with a county-wide remit to attract investment, deliver development and implement regeneration.
• HMRC We are the UK’s tax and customs authority, responsible for making sure that the money is available to fund the UK’s public services and for helping…
• Northumbrian Water Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water are part of Northumbrian Water Limited, which is a member of Northumbrian Water Group
• Barclays We have over 300 years of history and expertise in banking. From our beginnings in Lombard Street, London through to the launch of the world’s first ATM and innovative mobile phone payments services, find out more about our achievements to date.
• Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) provides fire and rescue cover to the county of Northumberland. In line with the strategic aims of Northumberland County Council, NFRS has a long term strategic aim of improving the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of those who live, work and visit Northumberland. Central to this is preventing fires and other emergencies happening and in doing so reducing death, injury and damage to property.
• Northumberland County Council offers a range of services. Representatives from the following departments will run sessions : Employability and skills, Policy and research and Legal.