Festival of Industries

Location: Bournemouth University

Date: 29 April 2026

Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm

Taking place across the SUN region, and in partnership with Dorset Careers Hub, this event will provide KS3 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. They will also have the chance to take part in a campus tour with Students ambassadors from the host university.

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HE Experience
Attainment Raising
Employer Experience

What will happen at the event?

This FOI 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 now open to students in KS3* to support their participation/knowledge of different industries and the employability skills needed for employment later in life. These events will feature fun, dynamic, and engaging workshops with employers.

*in partnership with Dorset Careers Hub, the target audience for the event reflects the aims of the updated Gatsby benchmarks. More information can be found here: https://www.careersandenterprise.co.uk/news/updated-gatsby-benchmarks-adopted-into-latest-government-guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-itps/

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.