Last night…
…we had the pleasure of participating in the Cirencester Careers Convention 2025, held jointly by Deer Park School and Kingshill School, which brought together Year 8-11 students, their parents, carers, and a wide array of local businesses, colleges, and universities.
Career conventions play a vital role in helping young people understand the choices ahead of them. For Years 10 and 11, decisions about post-16 pathways – whether to college, sixth form, an apprenticeship, or other technical routes – are rapidly approaching. Students in Year 9 are starting to plan their GCSE options, and even Year 8 pupils, who might feel these decisions are far off, benefit from early exposure to different industries and roles.
These events help expose young people to the world of work, show the pathways others have taken, and allow students to ask real questions of professionals in the field.
Our Goals at the Convention
- Showcase real opportunities: We wanted students to see that a future in fire & security is not just a job; it’s a dynamic, evolving, and purpose-driven career path.
- Promote our apprenticeship programme: Apprenticeships offer hands-on learning, growth, and the chance to earn while developing skills.
- Connect and engage: We listened to students’ curiosities, answered their questions, and challenged assumptions about what “technical work” looks like.
What We Experienced
Our team, made up of Chris, Erin, and Benji, manned a stand in the exhibition space and had many conversations, not only with students, but their parents too. It was positive to see how keen some pupils were to ask questions:
- “What skills do I need to work in fire and security?”
- “How long does an apprenticeship take?”
- “What progression is there after completing an apprenticeship?”
We also displayed case studies from past and present projects, discussed the different types of technology we use, and Benji talked about his experience of doing his apprenticeship.
Our involvement in events like the Careers Convention is a key part of how we engage with our communities and inspire the engineers of the future.
Thank you to Deer Park School and Kingshill School for organising another fantastic event. To all the pupils who visited us: thank you for your interest and enthusiasm.
Last night, we had the pleasure of participating in the Cirencester Careers Convention 2025, held jointly by Deer Park School and Kingshill School, which brought together Year 8-11 students, their parents, carers, and a wide array of local businesses, colleges, and universities.
Career conventions play a vital role in helping young people understand the choices ahead of them. For Years 10 and 11, decisions about post-16 pathways – whether to college, sixth form, an apprenticeship, or other technical routes – are rapidly approaching. Students in Year 9 are starting to plan their GCSE options, and even Year 8 pupils, who might feel these decisions are far off, benefit from early exposure to different industries and roles.
These events help expose young people to the world of work, show the pathways others have taken, and allow students to ask real questions of professionals in the field.
Our Goals at the Convention
- Showcase real opportunities: We wanted students to see that a future in fire & security is not just a job; it’s a dynamic, evolving, and purpose-driven career path.
- Promote our apprenticeship programme: Apprenticeships offer hands-on learning, growth, and the chance to earn while developing skills.
- Connect and engage: We listened to students’ curiosities, answered their questions, and challenged assumptions about what “technical work” looks like.
What We Experienced
Our team, made up of Chris, Erin, and Benji, manned a stand in the exhibition space and had many conversations, not only with students, but their parents too. It was positive to see how keen some pupils were to ask questions:
- “What skills do I need to work in fire and security?”
- “How long does an apprenticeship take?”
- “What progression is there after completing an apprenticeship?”
We also displayed case studies from past and present projects, discussed the different types of technology we use, and Benji talked about his experience of doing his apprenticeship.
Our involvement in events like the Careers Convention is a key part of how we engage with our communities and inspire the engineers of the future.
Thank you to Deer Park School and Kingshill School for organising another fantastic event. To all the pupils who visited us: thank you for your interest and enthusiasm.