This activity allowed pupils to gain awareness of different roles and sectors, as well as developing their networking, communication, teamworking and presentation skills.
The EY Foundation partnered with DYW North East to deliver a day of employer-led activities for young people, which included a careers carousel and team challenge. The event was supported by:
During the careers carousel section of the event, pupils came face-to-face with employers. They spent a set amount of time with different employers, learning about opportunities within the sector and the employers' own career paths. Pupils also had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their own potential pathways.
The group challenge part of the event involved 28 pupils from different schools across the region. They worked in small groups and were tasked with identifying improvements to the city centre. The pupils produced some excellent ideas, which they presented to a panel of employers before the event close.
As well as developing their teamwork, collaboration and communication skills, the challenge component of the event allowed pupils to work on a subject - their own city centre - which is of strong future importance to them.
This challenge was set by Aberdeen Inspired, Aberdeen City Centre's Business Improvement District, who were in attendance on the day.
"It was very refreshing to engage with the young folk and hear from them about their thoughts."
A themed assembly to equip S5 and S6 pupils with the skills, knowledge and attitudes that are required to succeed in the world of work.
An interactive session with healthcare professionals for S3 pupils.
A series of sessions to inform S5-6 pupils about housing options and equip them with knowledge about cost of living budgeting and financial support.
