The 2024 Careers & Higher Education Fair took place at Solihull Sixth Form College this week, offering Year 12 learners the opportunity to talk to a host of universities, training providers and employers all under one roof.
Exhibitors took over the Sports Hall and Studio, with more than 80 stands for learners to visit, including universities such as Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Warwick. Local university providers were well represented, including Aston, Birmingham, BCU, Coventry, Newman and Wolverhampton. They were joined by employers such as Metro Bank, PM Group, University Hospital Birmingham, the RAF, West Midlands Police, Solihull Council and many more.
A programme of talks saw visiting speakers come in to talk on a range of topics from Engineering and Pharmacy to Law and Artificial Intelligence. More than 900 bookings were made to attend careers talks, as Year 12 learners made the most of the opportunity to explore their post-College options.
Assistant Principal Trevor Irving, who is responsible for Careers at the College, commented:
“This event is on a very large scale and offers our young people the chance to meet with many providers all under one roof. We are delighted so many providers supported the event, to ensure our learners are as informed as they can be about their progression opportunities. This event is just the start, and we will continue to work with our young people as they move into Year 13 and decide on their future career path.”
Many of these young people will be applying to university and they will be making their UCAS applications in the Autumn. Academic Coaching and Careers staff members will be supporting those learners to make the best applications they can.
28 June 2024