Uplands Academy / Published 28 Mar 2025
✨🚀Inspiring futures at Uplands Academy careers evening.
On Wednesday 26 March, students from all year groups attended our annual careers evening, an exciting opportunity to meet professionals from a wide range of industries and explore potential career paths.
Nine professionals from diverse sectors including Construction, Digital Media, PR & Journalism, Banking, Haulage, Travel & Tourism, Blacksmith, Property Development and Engineering, visited the school to share insights into their fields of work. They offered valuable advice on the skills, qualifications, and pathways required for success in their industries.
Mrs. Harrison, Head of Personal Development, reflected on the event, saying, 'We were absolutely delighted to welcome so many industry experts to Uplands Academy. Their willingness to share their knowledge, experience, and expertise was invaluable for our students. It was fantastic to see students from all year groups engaged in meaningful conversations, gaining inspiration and insight into such a broad range of careers. Our aim was to spark ambition and broaden horizons, and we are incredibly grateful to our speakers for their generosity in making this possible.'
Students and parents also shared their enthusiasm:
Rosa, Year 7: 'I attended the talks on 'Unique Building & Construction' and 'Property Development'. It was interesting to learn about these bespoke career opportunities. It showed me that if you always work hard and follow your passions, anything is possible.'
Year 10 parent: 'This was a really informative event. It gave our young people the chance to discover career paths they might never have considered otherwise.'
Year 8 parent: 'I was so impressed with the speakers. It's crucial for children to start thinking about their futures early so they can make informed choices. Hearing from professionals in such unique roles was truly eye-opening.'
Thank you to all of our speakers for their time, and to Mrs. Harrison & Mr. Cunnigham for organising such an inspirational event for our students.
We are keen to work closely with businesses and organisations to provide opportunities for our students, and welcome the opportunity to develop partnerships. If you or your organisation are interested in participating in a future careers event at Uplands Academy, please email lharrison@uplands-academy.org.
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