What is coming up in Careers …

Monday 23rd : Year 10 CV Writing and Interview Workshops (periods 3 & 4) (30 students)

Friday 27th February to Friday 27th March : Careers Month

Friday 27th : Year 7 Trip to Aerozone (30 students)

March

w/c Monday 2nd : PE Careers Week

Monday 2nd : Lower School Careers Assembly by Domino’s

Tuesday 3rd : Year 8 Future Skills Questionnaire

Wednesday 4th : Middle School Careers Assembly by VolkerHighways Ltd

Wednesday 4th : Year 12 Future Skills Questionnaire

Friday 6th : Year 10 Future Skills Questionnaire

Friday 6th : Upper School Careers Assembly by A BBC Politics News Reporter

Friday 13th : Year 10 ‘Big Interview Day’

Wednesday 18th : Lunchtime session by an ex-student on The London Screen Academy

Monday 23rd : Year 9 students to the University of Hertfordshire (30 students)

Tuesday 24th : Year 12 UCAS Convention

Wednesday 25th : Year 12 Careers Morning

Wednesday 25th : Year 8 Work Shadowing Day

📣 Calling All Sports Industry Professionals!

Our school is hosting a PE Careers Week from Monday 2nd to Friday 6th March and we are looking for inspiring individuals from the sports sector who can share their experience and passion with our GCSE/A Level students.

We would love to hear from anyone working as a:

🏋️ Sports Coach / Trainer
🍎 Sports Nutritionist
📸 Sports Photographer / Journalist
⚖️ Sports Lawyer
🩺 Physiotherapist / Sports Therapist
📊 Sports Data Analyst
🎽 Any other sports-related professional

Whether you prefer an in-person visit, a live stream, or a pre-recorded video, we would love to have you involved!

For more information or to volunteer, please contact:
📧 ldann@presdales.herts.sch.uk

Careers in the Curriculum

Last week, we had Bradley Lucas come in from Seen Services based in Ware to talk to one of our Year 10 GCSE business classes. Bradley is an entrepreneur who has built his business over the last 10 years. He talked about his story, the risk and rewards of being an entrepreneur and how he has grown his business. The talk and activities that he ran were really inspiring and all the students had a chance to ask questions and get an inside view on what it takes to start, run and grow a business from scratch.

Student comments from the talk included:

‘The talk was really informative. It was good to look at issues from an entrepreneur and problems and solutions from a business perspective.’

‘Bradley’s story was really relatable and it was inspiring to hear about his realistic ups and downs.’

‘Bradley gave us some great info and tips on business and not only becoming an entrepreneur but how to get into business and what he would look for from a candidate.’

Virtual Events

February Half Term Virtual STEM Work Experience with NESO!

Are you interested in an exciting career in engineering and energy systems? Join us for a Virtual STEM work experience with National Energy System Operator (NESO) to discover opportunities in the engineering and energy sector and learn how you can help shape the future of sustainable energy.

NESO is part of the UK Government, so it is publicly owned and has a core responsibility for the entire distribution of the UK’s electricity and gas supply.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday 17th February

Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm

Location: Virtual via Zoom (Link provided upon registration)

Who Can Attend? Year 11,12 and 13 and university students

Why This Event Matters

The National Energy System Operator plays a crucial role in shaping the UK’s energy landscape, ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply. By attending this event, you’ll gain valuable insights into how engineering is driving the energy transition and how you can be part of this vital work

Why Attend?

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

Learn About Engineering Roles: Gain insight into the innovative work of the National Energy System Operator to balance supply and demand across the UK’s energy grid.

Explore Career Pathways: Discover opportunities for school-leavers and graduates and meet current and former apprentices/graduates working towards a sustainable future.

Hear From Experts: Meet engineers working at the forefront of the energy transition, tackling real-world challenges to create a greener and more sustainable future.

Ask Your Questions: Participate in a live Q&A session to get tailored advice about the skills, qualifications, and experiences needed to succeed in this field.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore an engineering career with a leading organisation in the energy sector.

Best regards,

Dan Miller

Founder and CEO
W: young-professionals.uk