This week, on Tuesday 10th January, we held our Careers Fair, Sixth Form Open Evening and Year 9 Options Evening. Here are some photos and feedback from the event. This was a joint event, combining three events into one large open event with staff from all departments showcasing their –

• Curriculum areas
• GCSE Options
• Post 16 courses
• In addition, we had a broad range of providers from further and higher education; such as sixth forms, colleges and universities. We also had representatives from employers and local training providers on hand to offer employer insights and advice about careers in their job sectors. We also had representatives from the Liverpool City Region’s Apprenticeship Support Team and from the national ASK Project – Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge for Schools.

You can find out more about our curriculum offer here https://bebington.coopacademies.co.uk/subject-curriculum/

There really was something for everyone! Our external visitors also said that our parents were interested in finding out more about careers too – not just for their children’s futures, but for their own!

Careers Fair – Sixth Form Options – GCSE Choices 2023

As an adult/parent, if you are looking for career advice, you can use the National Careers Service’s online tools for information. There is also a telephone helpline and you can book to see an adviser face to face, depending on your circumstances.

About the National Careers Service

The National Careers Service can help you with your career, learning and training choices. Find out more about the different ways they can support you. This service is available to people who live in England.

Contact National Careers Service

Call 0800 100 900 or use webchat.

You can also contact them in other ways, including sending them an online message or post.

Some things the exhibitors said . . .

“We had a steady stream of students, with good engagement from parents and pupils. It was well organised.” (Wirral Met College) 

“Great event, as always! Very well organised with lots of exhibitors. The additional talks were good too.” (Cheshire College South and West)

“The staff were especially friendly and helpful, and the students were very polite and seemed very interested/engaged.” (LIPA – Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts)

“Great event. Staff were very helpful and welcoming, Students were all very polite and asked some great questions.” (Edge Hill University)

“Well run event. Good engagement from students.” (DWP – Department for Work and Pensions – Civil Service)

“Great to see so many pupils engaged.” (Co-op Farming and Fisheries Group)

“Fantastic information and communication from the school prior to the event. Thoroughly enjoyed the event.” (Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust)

“Really well organised with a brilliant turnout – great having parents involved too.” (Assett Training and Consultancy)

“Lots of engagement with plenty of interested students.” (Wrexham Glyndwr University)

“I found it refreshing that the students who came, came because they wanted to, and not because they were given a target to meet! All those I spoke with were engaged and interested.” (LMA – Liverpool Media Academy)

“A well organised event with great student participation.” (Merseyside Police)

“Excellent event! Very well organised. Great to see parents attending too. Engaged students.” (Keepmoat)