Inspiring Futures: Excelsior Academy Careers Fair

Excelsior Academy hosted their annual Careers Fair yesterday, providing students from Year 7 to Year 13 with the chance to explore a diverse range of career paths.

Organised by the Excelsior team, the event offered students direct access to industry professionals, Universities and organisations, enabling them to gain valuable insights into potential careers and further educational opportunities.

Held throughout the day, Excelsior Academy welcomed approximately 20 organisations, including three local Universities, Newcastle Eagles Community, Healthworks, Sir Robert McAlpine, the Military Preparation College, and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Students had the chance to engage with these organisations, learn about the skills and qualifications required for various career options, and ask questions about potential pathways after school.

We were thoroughly impressed by how approachable and enagaged all the students were. They asked insightful questions, were genuinely interested in learning about the opportunities available to them, and displayed a real enthusiasm for their future careers.

- Careers Representative at the event.

This annual event is part of Excelsior Academy's ongoing commitment to helping students make informed decisions about their futures, providing them with the guidance and opportunities they need to succeed.

This Careers Fair serves as a model for other Academies within the Trust, encouraging them to consider similar programes that help students feel confident about their future pathways after they leave education.

Kerry Swindon, the Assistant Principal at Excelsior Academy, summarised the event by stating -

The Careers Fair was an incredible success. Our students across all year groups were able to engage with a wide range of professionals, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into various career paths.