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Festival of Industries

Location: University of Portsmouth

Date: 16 May 2025

Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm

Taking place across the SUN region, the events will provide year 10 students with the opportunity to gain a hands-on, interactive experience with local employers for the day. Employers will task the students with a practical brief, reflecting the work within their businesses and the opportunities available to young people.

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  • HE Experience
  • Attainment Raising
  • Employer Experience

What will happen at the event?

Each year around 25,000 students go on to start apprenticeships in this industry and another 5,000 enrol onto a higher or degree apprenticeship. We’ll be getting an inside look into the different pathways available to students

This on campus event will give students the opportunity to:

  • Engage with two local employers in two hands-on interactive workshops
  • Find out more about HE and Apprenticeship options
  • Take part in a campus tour with Students ambassadors from the host university
  • Develop and understand the transferable skills needed for the world of work

Who is it for?

The opportunity is open to Year 10 students* to support their participation/knowledge of different industries. These events will feature fun, dynamic, and engaging workshops with employers.

*As an OFS funded programme with specific aims to support Uni Connect (UC) learners and their progression, we would like as many learners as possible attending to be Uni Connect (those young people living in an UC ‘target ward’, identified by your SPoC Activity reports. Please contact sun@soton.ac.uk if you require assistance identifying students).

Further Information

The Festival of Industries will be completely free of charge. There is also the potential for the SUN to support with travel costs – if required, please add those details to the relevant section of the booking form. Please note that lunch will not be provided; please ensure students bring a packed lunch with them.

Please note that places are limited and completing the booking form does not confirm your place. We will respond to your application as soon as possible to let you know if it has been successful.

Event Lead

Our Festival of Industries events will be organised by a SUN staff member at each host university. For general event information, please contact:

Charlie Forshaw

SUN Project Lead at Arts University Bournemouth