Speed Networking for Year 8 (Wednesday 29^th November, 2023)

Outline of the Event

The Speed Networking event for Year 8 aimed to increase their confidence, develop communication skills (both speaking and listening) and introduce student encounters with employers/ and employees. 16 varied employers, including IEC Solutions, HSBC, Bute Energy, Thomas Consulting, Wrekin Housing, AR Richards and the NHS talked to small groups of Year 8 students about what a day in the life in their careers looks like.

The expectation was that students had a meaningful encounter with at least five to six different employers.

Gatsby Benchmarks: 1, 2, 4 & 5

Feedback (Students)

I was well prepared for the event	I enjoyed the event
This event has helped me to understand careers and the world of work	This event helped me improve my confidence in speaking and listening

What worked well in this encounter?

 ‘I have learnt what people do for a living.’

‘I learnt speaking to employers isn’t too bad!’

‘It made me think about my future.’

 How could this event be even better?

 ‘Wish I could have spoken to more of them’