Case Study
Speed Networking for Year 8 (Wednesday 29th 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
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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’
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