What’s involved

CareerZone workshops give students the opportunity to take part in small-group, hands on sessions with employers, helping them gain a clearer understanding of different roles, develop practical skills, and explore what work is like in a real world context.

Time commitment

No more than 4 hours. CareerZone workshops generally take place in the morning

Who can attend?

Anyone

Preparation

It is useful to have a short formal/informal presentation prepared

What to bring

Materials to support a 15 minute session

The difference it makes

82% of young people enjoyed taking part in the CareerZone workshop

What the young people say:

“I enjoyed speaking to everyone that I talked to because they taught me a lot of stuff that intrigued and interested me”

“It helped me to understand the importance of team-building within the job”

What the volunteers say:

“The event enables students to get a real feel for different careers and opens their eyes to what they may like to do in the future.”

“Allows professionals to gain an insight into the youths goals and future career plans as well giving students an opportunity to gain an understanding of jobs they never knew about.”

If you are interested in supporting CareerZone workshops, contact Katrina Moffat to find out how you can get involved.