National Careers Week 2023
During this year’s National Careers Week, Upper Academy students participated in a series of activities aimed at raising awareness of the wide range of career and education pathways options available to them.
Throughout the week, students were given the opportunity to engage in a virtual careers fair and career themed events.
A group of students visited Jet Hairdressing Academy, where they enjoyed taking part in an Avant Garde styling workshop as well as learning about career paths within the industry.
Business Studies students visited Rollacity in Southend, where staff provided them with an insight into how the business operates.
Sixth Formers welcomed recruitment professional Farirai, from the University of Essex, who offered advice on UCAS applications, accommodation & unravelling the mystery of student finance.
