Sneak Preview of World of Work

05 Mar 2010

Experts from a vast array of career backgrounds visited Ashby School to give students an invaluable insight into the world of work.

Media make-up artists wowed students with their special effects...

...such as creating the impression of an amputated finger.

Vets, beauticians, radio presenters, nursery nurses, forensic scientists and others were all at Ashby School to talk about their jobs – and to advise students how to get a foot on the career ladder. 

It was a golden opportunity for students to learn about a career in jewellery-making.

The 'World of Work' afternoon has proved so popular that it has become an annual fixture at the school. 

Delia Shaw, Work Experience Co-ordinator, said: “Students were given the chance to meet successful people from a range of professions. It really helped to focus their minds on what they want to do when they leave school – and what they need to do to achieve their ambitions."

 

The Armed Forces put students through their paces on the school field.

All students attended a workshop of their choice, during the afternoon. Workshops, which were run by visiting professionals, covered careers in fields such as the armed forces, medicine, jewellery making, law, health and beauty, computer game designing, biochemistry and media.

Marnie Clark, Work Experience Co-ordinator, added: "There has been some wonderful feedback from the workshops. Students loved being involved and seeing the end result, particularly in sessions such as the one run by the chocolatier."

Some students got the chance to witness the wizardry of a professional TV make-up artist who has previously worked on shows such as Dr Who and Strictly Come Dancing.

A visiting chef cooked up some interest in a culinary career. (All photographs courtesy of Ashby Times)

Others teamed up with PR professionals from Quiet Storm to design a company emblem. The young designers of the two best emblems will spend a day at Quiet Storm's offices in May.

For students considering a career in childcare, staff from Smisby Day Nursery proved that it was no easy option, by bringing along a baby and toddler to their workshop.

 

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