SIXTH form students have been inspired to reflect on the future at a conference to help broaden their thinking on the next steps towards a career.
Representatives from universities and businesses, joined college alumni, for a Future Inspirations conference hosted by Richmond School and Sixth Form College.
The event, which aims to help students make the best decisions about their future, saw more than 150 sixth formers attend workshops and seek advice from education specialists and employability experts.
The college’s careers and employment manger Liz Mannion said: “The careers event is designed to help raise the aspirations of our Year 12 students when thinking about applying for higher education courses, apprenticeships, or employment, to help them gain an understanding of the next steps available to them.”
Workshops included interview techniques, CV preparation, future proofing employment prospects, choosing a university, personal statement writing, the UCAS process, choosing the right course and student finance as well as talks on a wide variety of different career and eduation possibilities.
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