Festival of Industries | Dorset Careers Hub
Location: Bournemouth University
Date: 26 February 2025
Time: 9:00am - 2:30pm
This year we are hosting two bespoke days in partnership with Dorset Careers Hub to showcase sectors aligned to the Local Skills Improvement Plan and the pathways available to students such as degree apprenticeships.
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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:
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).
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