Students get a taste of the future

Over 50 professions gathered under one roof as Reigate Grammar School students got a taste for their own futures at the school’s sixth annual careers convention. Over 200 students attended the event which aimed to give students an insight into a broad range of careers and give them the opportunity to talk face to face with those working across different fields.

Commented Matthew Buzzacott, Head of Careers: “This event is great for inspiring students and giving them an idea of what they are ultimately working towards. Having everyone under one roof gives students the opportunity to talk to people who each have a very different experience of working life.“

He added: “Young people today have to make decisions about their careers early on and there is no replacement for thorough research when making such lifelong decisions. The convention is also excellent for widening our students’ ideas of what they might do and ensuring that they talk to people who do jobs that they might not have already considered. The more advice students seek and receive the more informed and confident their choice will be.

January 2008