Pupils take their Next Steps at careers event

“What a fantastic day! Our first annual careers event at Penwortham Priory Academy was a great success.” said Mr Ficorilli, Priory’s independent careers adviser.

 

The school was a buzz of excitement when over thirty employers, colleges, training providers and universities arrived at Priory eager to talk to pupils about the career opportunities they offer.                

 

The First Steps Careers Event was organised with the aim of raising Priory’s young peoples’ awareness of post-16 options in their quest to find their perfect career path, get them thinking about life beyond school and asking the right questions to those in the know.

 

Organised by Mr Ficorilli, pupils were invited into the sports hall with their year groups to gain age-appropriate guidance on a wide variety of job sectors and post 16 options.  Employers such as the NHS, Network Rail, Conlon Construction, Royal Bank of Scotland, the RAF, Navy and Army, The Eric Wright Group and Preston North End lined up alongside UCLan, Preston’s, Runshaw, Southport, Myerscough and Blackburn Colleges.  Training providers from Training 2000, VL Lancs and North Lancs Training demonstrated practical skills and the benefits of apprenticeships.

 

Mr Ficorilli was very excited to introduce the first of what he hoped would be a successful annual event.  “Our pupils were a credit to the school and all the attendees commented on their willingness to ask questions and get involved”, said Mr Ficorilli. He thanked all the visitors, staff and Year 11 ambassadors for their help on the day and support with event preparations to ensure that it all ran smoothly.