A series of hospitality-themed activities encouraged S2 pupils from St Machar Academy to consider careers in the industry.
The S2 year group from St Machar Academy participated in a series of fun, interactive activities set by employers to provide them with a taste of different roles in the hospitality industry.
Over a two-day period, the S2 pupils were divided into smaller groups, allowing them to speak directly with hospitality industry professionals and ask questions. In their groups, they also tackled a variety of themed activities, including:
The pupils enjoyed the session, interacting well and asking questions about both full-time career opportunities and part-time roles that might be available to them from age 16+.
Several of the industry representatives followed up to extend a separate invitation to pupils to visit them on-site, providing the young people with a further opportunity to gain insights into a hospitality working environment.
“The pupils seemed to have engaged really well with it and I think the micro activities/bitesize approach worked really well. ”
A two-stage competition for S2 pupils throughout the region, designed to raise the profile of careers in the construction industry.
An opportunity for senior pupils to network with industry professionals and explore career areas of interest.
An opportunity for pupils to explore the question "How do we, as chefs create menus that promote Scottish produce and sustainability?"
