THE WORLD of work came alive for young people when they were given a taste of jobs ranging from vet to navy officer, photographer and florist.
Children from twelve schools enjoyed a careers convention aimed at encouraging them to think about future jobs.
It is the first time a careers event has been held locally for year 6 pupils and proved such a success that the room was full of youngsters buzzing with ideas including a future budding romantic novelist and a wannabe spaceship designer.
Schools Projects’ Co-ordinator for the March and Chatteris Cluster, Alison Chandler, said: “This gives children a chance to talk first hand to people about their jobs and how they got there.”
“We hope it inspires them to open their eyes to the wide range of opportunities available and the work they need to do once they get to secondary school.”
More than 400 children attended throughout the day at March youth and community centre and had a chance to arrange ribbons for flower displays, make playdough, take photos and see their name in shorthand.
Taking part in the event were reporters from the Cambs Times, Block Fen RSPCA, police officers, the ambulance service, DELL, Young Lives childcare, Judith Phillips pharmacist, Kier Construction, Spectacular Opticians, nurses, Wheelers Accountants, Allpress farmers, Sainsburys, Charles David photography, Barbara Taylor dentists and Fenland’s council development team.
The day was funded by Fenland District Council in conjunction with Sainsburys.
When I’m Grown up I would like to be...
Westwood Junior
Daisy wants to work in childcare, Abbie wants to be a midwife, Jordan hopes to become a computer games designer, Lisa wants to be a marine biologist and Harry has his heart set on a football referee job
Thomas Eaton
Ellie wants to be a teacher and Bonnie wants to be a florist
Benwick Primary
Tasmin wants to be a nursery assistant and Charlotte hopes to work in hair and beauty
Manea County Primary
Chloe wants to be a sports physiotherapist for Manchester United, Lily Ray wants to be an author and Finley wants to be a romantic novelist
Townley School, Christchurch
Eleanor wants to be a vet and Michal dreams of designing spaceships
Thomas Eaton
Finley, William, Hugo and Josh all want to go into the navy so they can use guns while Teagen sees herself as either a fashion designer or a zoo keeper. Molly hopes to become a fashion designer or actress.
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