--- title: "News: Careers" url: "https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/tag/careers" school: "Penwortham Priory Academy" --- # News: Careers ![Image of College Drop-In Gives Pupils Valuable Careers Insight](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_3868.JPEG) 4 November 2026 ### [College Drop-In Gives Pupils Valuable Careers Insight](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-11-04-college-drop-in-gives-pupils-valuable-careers-insight) Myerscough College set up their stall in the Bistro for a lunchtime drop-in session ![Image of Class of 2023 Harry Returns to Share Ai Expertise and Entrepreneurial Journey ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/class-of-2023-harry-westworth/IMG_3745_this_one.JPEG) 25 October 2026 ### [Class of 2023 Harry Returns to Share Ai Expertise and Entrepreneurial Journey ](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-10-25-class-of-2023-harry-returns-to-share-ai-expertise-and-entrepreneurial-journey) Class of 2023 Harry Westworth returned to inspire pupils to follow his entrepreneurial journey. ![Image of Year 11 Childcare Pupils Learn About Apprenticeship Opportunities](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_3508.JPEG) 8 October 2026 ### [Year 11 Childcare Pupils Learn About Apprenticeship Opportunities](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-10-08-year-11-childcare-pupils-learn-about-apprenticeship-opportunities) Pupils learnt about apprenticeships and career pathways within the early years sector. ![Image of Pupils Share Views at Clinic with Local Parliament Visitors](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_3313_this_one.JPEG) 23 September 2026 ### [Pupils Share Views at Clinic with Local Parliament Visitors](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-09-23-pupils-share-views-at-clinic-with-local-parliament-visitors) The South Ribble Youth Parliament representative and Lancashire County Council's Cabinet Member listened to the views and experiences of pupils. ![Image of Class of 2003 Emma Returns to Inspire Pupils and Prove There’s No Single Path to Career Success ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_2847_cropped.JPEG) 11 July 2026 ### [Class of 2003 Emma Returns to Inspire Pupils and Prove There’s No Single Path to Career Success ](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-07-11-class-of-2003-emma-returns-to-inspire-pupils-and-prove-there-s-no-single-path-to-career-s) Career paths aren’t always straight: former pupil Emma shares her experience ![Image of Class of 2021 Diogo Returns to Priory Before Beginning His Next Chapter](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/8ED8930C-590C-4F5E-A07D-2B45516AEE6E_Cropped.jpeg) 11 July 2026 ### [Class of 2021 Diogo Returns to Priory Before Beginning His Next Chapter](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-07-11-class-of-2021-diogo-returns-to-priory-before-beginning-his-next-chapter) Before moving to Portugal to pursue a career in his field, Diogo returned to see his former teachers. ![Image of Former Head Prefect Returns to Priory to Talk Policing and Careers ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/andy-cameron-careers-session/IMG_2688_This_one_cropped.JPEG) 4 July 2026 ### [Former Head Prefect Returns to Priory to Talk Policing and Careers ](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-07-04-former-head-prefect-returns-to-priory-to-talk-policing-and-careers) Class of 1982 pupil talked to the current day pupils about his career in the police. ![Image of Priory Welcomes Back Former Pupil For Career Inspiration Session](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/dr-cookson-careers-session/IMG_2719_This_one.JPEG) 3 July 2026 ### [Priory Welcomes Back Former Pupil For Career Inspiration Session](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-07-03-priory-welcomes-back-former-pupil-for-career-inspiration-session) Class of 1989 pupil Dr Ian Cookson returned to talk to pupils about his two careers – and how it’s never too late to follow a new path. ![Image of GCSE Art Students Experience University Life Through Printmaking ](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/ulan-printmaking-workshop-march-2026/IMG_1555.JPEG) 18 June 2026 ### [GCSE Art Students Experience University Life Through Printmaking ](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-06-18-gcse-art-students-experience-university-life-through-printmaking) Year 10 GCSE Art pupils visited the University of Lancashire for a printmaking workshop. ![Image of GCSE Art Students Embrace Sustainable Fashion at University of Lancashire Workshop](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/ulan-sustainable-textiles-workshop-april-2026/IMG_0057__cropped.jpg) 18 June 2026 ### [GCSE Art Students Embrace Sustainable Fashion at University of Lancashire Workshop](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-06-18-gcse-art-students-embrace-sustainable-fashion-at-university-of-lancashire-workshop) Art pupils attended a sustainable textiles workshop as part of the University of Lancashire's exciting three-part creative programme. ![Image of Priory Welcomes Back Former Pupils for Work Experience Placement](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/news/IMG_4186_cropped.JPEG) 15 June 2026 ### [Priory Welcomes Back Former Pupils for Work Experience Placement](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-06-15-priory-welcomes-back-former-pupils-for-work-experience-placement) Priory was delighted to welcome back a Class of 2023 pupil who joined the Technology department for work experience. ![Image of Priory Pupils Explore the World of IT and Business at Manchester Airport](https://files.schudio.com/penwortham-priory-academy/imagecache/720x440c/gallery/y10-manchester-airport-trip-june-2026/20260605_123213.jpg) 9 June 2026 ### [Priory Pupils Explore the World of IT and Business at Manchester Airport](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/news/2026-06-09-priory-pupils-explore-the-world-of-it-and-business-at-manchester-airport) Year 10 GCSE Computer Science, BTEC Digital IT and Business students enjoyed an educational trip to the Manchester Airport Runway Visitor Centre. ### Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road Penwortham Preston Lancashire PR1 0JE 01772 320250 ### Useful Links - [New Year 7 Transition](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/about-priory/transition) - [The School Day](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/the-school-day) - [Facility Hire](https://priory.lancs.sch.uk/facility-hire-at-priory) - [Term Dates](https://www.priory.lancs.sch.uk/parents/termdates) - 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