Inspiring Speakers 

We were thrilled to have an incredible lineup of speakers who shared their experiences and offered valuable advice: 

Jacob Wood from Raleigh International discussed the organisation's initiatives in remote areas, focusing on safe water access, community resilience, resource management, and environmental protection. Jacob inspired students to think globally and consider the impact of youth involvement in community projects. 

Carey Murphy de Neef Fitzgerald of Silver Mountain Productions shared her journey in the film and television industry, highlighting the power of storytelling and representation. From working on "Monty Python’s Life of Brian" to producing documentaries like "Cameraman - the Life & Work of Jack Cardiff," Carey emphasized the importance of innovation in media. 

Brenda Shankey, the Irish Businesswoman of the Year 2012, shared her remarkable career transition from a celebrity hair and makeup artist touring with celebrities to creating her own successful male grooming business and beauty line. Brenda's story of innovation and quality in building a successful brand was truly inspiring. For more information, please contact Brenda. 

Amit Singh Kalley of For Working Parents and Mixala Chai captivated the audience with his career change story from Deputy Head of a secondary school to the owner of two companies, including a startup. Amit's journey into creating inclusive workplaces and balancing work and life resonated deeply with the students, sparking the most feedback and questions. 

Participating Companies 

We had a fantastic range of companies setting up booths to engage with students, including: 

• BeyondAutism 

• Prospero 

• Remedy Education 

• Zen Educate 

• Currie and Brown 

• Raleigh International 

• Morgan Hunt 

• Beevers and Struthers 

• John Lewis 

• Waitrose 

• Reed 

• ARK Co-living 

These companies provided insights into their industries and discussed potential career paths, offering students a chance to learn about diverse opportunities. 

Benefits for Students 

The Careers Fair allowed students to meet and mingle with prospective employers, gathering information from industries they may not have previously considered. It also provided opportunities for students to be recruited by prospective recruitment agencies. 

Student Feedback 

We received wonderful feedback from students via a survey sent out through a QR code. Many students expressed how valuable they found the networking opportunities and the advice given by the speakers. They’re already looking forward to the next Careers Fair! 

Employers' Feedback 

Employers gave very positive feedback. We have now partnered with HSBC and One Million Mentors and gained recruitment interest from John Lewis, Remedy Education, and Zen Educate. Many employers have shown interest in future fairs and have secured booth spaces. 

Future Events 

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be hosting bi-annual Careers Fairs at all our campuses, with the next one scheduled for October in Birmingham. Stay tuned for more details! 

Benefits for Employers 

Employers benefit by gaining access to prospective employees from ESL, particularly students studying Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Health and Social Care, and IT and Computing. 

Your Thoughts 

Did you attend Careers Day? What was your favourite part? How do you plan to use what you learned? Share your experiences and thoughts in the comments below! 

Stay Connected 

Thank you for being part of our vibrant community at Elizabeth School of London. We look forward to seeing you at our next event! For more information, visit our website or contact the Careers Team.