Earlier this month, The Skinners’ Kent Academy in Tunbridge Wells hosted a special week-long event for students in order to mark National Careers Week. The Times discovers more about the event and how it benefited the pupils…
National Careers Week (NCW) offers students around the UK the opportunity to obtain free careers guidance and complementary resources at an important stage in the academic calendar.
The NCW’s aim is to help support young people, usually from Year 10 upwards, to develop awareness and interest about their future pathways by learning about all manner of career options.
One of the local schools who actively participated in this national event was The Skinners’ Kent Academy.
During the week-long event, the Academy organised a range of activities and talks which provided students with valuable insights into different careers and the skills required to succeed in them.
Students had the opportunity to interact with local businesses and professionals from various fields, who shared their experiences and career paths with them.
One such professional was Natalie Sharp, Founder of Sharp Thinking Marketing, who spoke to Sixth Form students about her journey into a career in marketing.
She commented: “I am excited to support young people in their career journeys and inspire them to achieve their full potential. Having worked with well-known companies, such as Vodafone and British Airways, I am eager to share my experiences with the students of The Skinners’ Kent Academy.
“This partnership is particularly meaningful to me as I remember how inspiring it was to have teachers and business leaders motivate me during my own school and college years,” Ms Sharp explained.
“National Careers Week serves as a reminder of the importance of careers guidance and the impact it can have on young people’s futures.”
A spokesperson for The Skinners’ Kent Academy told the Times that its participation demonstrated the school’s commitment to providing ‘a well-rounded education that prepares students for success beyond the classroom.’
Reflecting on the week, which ran from March 6-11 this year, Principal Hannah Knowles said: “We are delighted to have been a part of National Careers Week once again.
“At The Skinners’ Kent Academy, we are committed to providing our students with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful and fulfilling careers.
“National Careers Week provides us with an excellent opportunity to showcase the
wide range of career options available to our students and the skills they need to succeed in the future.”
