Careers Convention
Our annual Careers Convention will be held at the Academy on Thursday 28th November 2024 from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Students of any age, and their families, are invited to join us to find out about the different career paths available. We have over 60 providers attending, who will be able to offer advice and guidance in their field; there is also a range of talks offered during the evening.
Why Attend?
This fantastic event brings together a huge range of employers, colleges, universities and training providers keen to meet you in person, inspire you about careers and education pathways, and tell you what they can offer you. Below are some suggestions of what you can expect to gain by attending.
Education and training providers can tell you about:
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Careers and the education pathways to them
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Post-16 and post-18 qualifications and what they can lead to
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Apprenticeship training provision and apprenticeship employers
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Why you should study/train with them
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Admissions and entry criteria (including portfolio requirements)
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Bursaries and scholarships
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SEND and pastoral support
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Campus locations
Employers can tell you about:
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Careers relevant to their organisation
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Why you should work for them
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Apprenticeships - what they offer, when they recruit and what skills and experience they are they looking for
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Internships and graduate schemes
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Work experience placements
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Seasonal/part-time jobs
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Office locations and international opportunities
Hear from the Experts
Several talks with providers will provide students with valuable information from the experts.
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Careers at Hinkley Point C - HPC-EDF
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Digital and Technology Careers - Why tech jobs aren't just for coding ninjas! - Aviva
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Do you want to be a Doctor? Are you considering studying Medicine? - University of Bristol
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Aviation Careers - easyJet
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An Introduction to Apprenticeships - Thatchers Cider
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Why go to University? Choosing a University and Course - Cardiff Metropolitan University
How to attend
The event takes place across the Stuart and Lancaster buildings, the Main Hall and the Hive. The Careers Convention is not a ticketed event, so please save the date and turn up on the night! We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday 28th November!
Exhibitors 2024
Exhibitors by Sector
| Sector | Business |
|---|---|
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Automotive |
Fix Auto Weston-super-Mare |
| Aviation |
easyJet Jet2.com |
| British Armed Forces & Protective Services |
Avon and Somerset Police Border Force British Army Royal Air Force Royal Navy |
| Business, Digital, Finance & Economics |
Aviva BT |
| Energy & Utilities (also see Engineering) | Baker Hughes (energy technology) HPC - EDF (nuclear - Hinkley Point C) National Grid Electricity Distribution |
| Engineering & Infrastructure (also see Property & Construction) |
Airbus Amentum ARUP Babcock International Group |
| Food & Drink, Hospitality and Catering | Aspens Services Limited Thatchers Cider |
| Health, Social Care & Early Years |
Best Practice Network NHS - University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Proud to Care - North Somerset Council |
| Law | Burges Salmon LLP Kennedys |
| Property & Construction (including bespoke furniture making) |
Artichoke (Kitchen & cabinetmakers) Ltd John Perkins Construction On Site Bristol Robin King Estate Agents Taylor Wimpey Bristol |
| Sport & Fitness | Bristol City Robins Foundation |
| Veterinary | Langford Vets University of Bristol - Bristol Veterinary School |
Education and Training Providers
Access Creative College
Bath Spa University
Best Practice Network Limited
boomsatsuma
Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC)
Bristol City Robins Foundation
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff University
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
City of Bristol College
dBs Institute
Falmouth University
On Site Bristol
Pro Apprenticeships
SGS College - Bristol
The University of the West of England (UWE)
University Centre Somerset
University Centre Weston
University of Bath
University of Bristol
University of Bristol - Bristol Veterinary School
University of Exeter
University of Gloucestershire
University of Plymouth
Weston College