Over 1,400 pupils and their families turned out to attend the annual Careers Festival held at Epping Forest College, Borders Lane, Loughton, to explore the different fields in work, education and training schemes that might be of interest to them.
The event was organised to provide pupils with a chance to view the different opportunities that are available to them during and post-education. Parents and carers were also provided with new information and a huge insight into possible career opportunities for their children.
Along with the students at Epping Forest College the event was attended by year 10 and year 11 students and their families from six Epping Forest District secondary schools including: King Harold Business and Science Academy, St Johns School, West Hatch High School, Debden Park High School, Davenant Foundation and Roding Valley High School.
The event was attended by over 80 exhibitors who provided information and encouragement including local and national employers from private and public sector organisations, universities and colleges. The University of East London remarked: “There were lots of interested young people and parents, asking lots of mature and relevant questions. A very good event - thank you!”
Companies that were represented at Careers Fest included Sainsburys, John Lewis, Barclays Bank and QA Apprenticeships. The feedback from the exhibitors was also largely positive; the representatives from Lambourne End Centre for Outdoor Learning commented that Careers Fest was “…an excellent idea…we have attended similar events but for individual schools which weren’t as effective. It felt worthwhile and time well spent.” The Institute of Carpenters said: “[Careers Fest] gets better each year. We enjoyed a very good position with our stand this year – it was very good indeed. Thank you”.
The event was also warmly appreciated by visitors. When asked how much the event helped plan for the future, over 75% of respondents said that it had been useful or very useful, and over 80% said that it was enjoyable.
Epping Forest College Principal Jeannie Wright said: “We are delighted to be able to host such a prestigious event for young students from around the local area. As a college it is our duty to provide information for the students and help them fulfil their ambitions. Personally, I hope every pupil, parent and carer who walked through the doors of the college today benefited from the mass variety that we have provided for them today and I hope that they have obtained a better vision of their futures.”
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