Students fromExmouth Community College had the opportunity to explore their next steps at a careers fair held alongside the school’s latest Progress Evening.

The event brought together a wide range of local organisations, businesses and training providers, giving year 11 students and their parents and carers the chance to ask questions about different industries and the options open to them.

Among those attending were Everys Solicitors, Haven Holidays, Devon and Cornwall Police, the Royal Air Force, Exeter College, Bicton College, Future Smart Careers and the Department for Work and Pensions.

As part of the Ted Wragg Trust, the college places strong emphasis on careers education, ensuring students have regular opportunities to engage with employers and gain meaningful insight into the world of work. Holding careers events alongside Progress Evenings is a model ECC are introducing for all their parents' evenings from this year to increase families’ opportunities to discover different career routes and the array of next steps available.

Events like this help ensure every student is well informed and confident as they consider their post-16 options, whether that means continuing into the college’s sixth form, pursuing further education, starting an apprenticeship or entering employment.

Tom Inman, Headteacher at Exmouth Community College, said: 

“We were delighted to welcome so many local employers and training providers to the college. Students asked thoughtful questions and explored a wide range of opportunities, and we are very grateful to all the exhibitors for giving their time and expertise to support our young people.”

Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust, said: 

“Providing students with regular opportunities to engage with employers is a key part of preparing them for life beyond school. Careers fairs like this give young people the chance to learn about different industries, consider their ambitions, and make informed choices about further education, apprenticeships, or employment.”