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A UNIQUE CAREERS EVENT FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS

UWE EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE CENTRE

THURSDAY 1 MARCH 2012

 

AMBITIONS 2012 IS TARGETED AT CURRENT POST 16 STUDENTS AS WELL AS YOUNGER STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN PLANNING FOR FURTHER STUDY, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT AFTER THE COMPLETION OF POST 16 PROGRAMMES.

For young people, the process of making decisions about the future - what to aim for in education, training and employment - is becoming increasingly complex. Not only is there a greater range of possible choices than ever before, but rapidly changing economic circumstances and political decisions are having a significant impact too. As has always been the case, up-to-date and high quality information is the key to effective decision-making. Ambitions 2012 will provide a unique opportunity for young people and parents in South Gloucestershire to discuss future career opportunities face-to-face with up to 100 employers, training providers and universities. For young people, a visit to the Ambitions event is a chance to get the latest information on universities, apprenticeships, foundation degrees, volunteering and gap year opportunities and company training schemes and to get professional careers advice. For parents, it’s a unique opportunity to hear directly about how the employment and education world is changing so that they can help their children be most effectively prepared for the future.

 

DAYTIME EVENT

10.00am - 3.30pm 

  • All Year 12 students (16-17 year-olds) from the Concorde and Kingswood Partnerships will attend
  • A total of 80-100 contributors in 8 zones themed by employment sector with an exhibition-style feel
  • A Progression Routes zone with stands providing information about Higher Education, colleges, apprenticeships, volunteering, Oxbridge application, the Year in Industry programme, European Universities, Work Experience & Internships and includes access to professional careers advisers
  • The opportunity for students to opt in to workshops/talks focusing on different progression routes - HE, apprenticeship, employment, gap year & volunteering

 

EVENING EVENT

4.30pm - 8.00pm

  • Exhibition-style event open to Years 10-13 (students aged 14 to 19) and parents from all schools and colleges in South Gloucestershire