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Festival of Industries

Location: Bournemouth University

Date: 2 May 2024

Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm

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.

Fully Booked
  • HE Experience
  • Attainment Raising
  • Employer Experience

What will the day cover?

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

These sessions will be delivered and organised by SUN staff at each host university. For general event information, please contact:

Charlie Forshaw

SUN Project Lead at the Arts University Bournemouth