Careers Week comes alive for Year 10

Bridgewater student enjoys work experience session with NHS nurse practitioner

Work experience provides an invaluable opportunity for students to gain an insight into the working world, helping to broaden horizons and look to the future. This year Careers Week took place in school with Year 10 students enjoying A-level taster lessons, a virtual work experience programme and talks from external speakers representing a broad range of career sectors and Higher Education settings.

Law, medicine, engineering, teaching, marketing, finance, journalism, recruitment, policing, construction and travel were just some of the industries introduced throughout the week, and Bridgewater welcomed visitors from some of the country’s leading universities to provide an understanding of university life, apprenticeships and the exciting opportunities that await.

With thanks to the following companies and individuals who gave their time and shared their expertise:

  • Screen and Film School
  • North West Ambulance Service
  • British Airways
  • Connolly Ltd
  • Beever and Struthers
  • The British Army
  • Lily Shippen
  • NHS Foundation Trust
  • Premier Education
  • Alstom
  • The Growth Company
  • Greater Manchester Police
  • Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Bangor University
  • Newcastle University
  • Paula Byrne, LLb (Hons)
  • Zarah Connolly, Manchester United Football Club
  • Jake Johnston, Randstad
  • Aneeq Ahmed, Sheffield University
  • Mr Lyons, Mrs Davies, Mrs Chilton and Mrs Saunders.

As a student, you are the most amazing discovery you will ever make.


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