Eleven year 9 students had the opportunity to take part in a three day Hounslow Council Careers Cluster Kickstart employability programme.

Day 1: A range of workshops led by Spark, focusing on employability skills and career pathways. 

The focus was for students to develop knowledge about different job sectors and roles. Looking at what employability skills are the most useful in the workplace and the importance of professionalism. Students took part in interactive activities throughout the day with support from GSK, Global Motion and Zest.

 

 

Day 2: Industry insight day at Novotel Brentford

Students took part in interactive workshops and met with a range of employees at the hotel. Employees spoke to the students about their roles and the services they provide. Students took part in a mocktail making session. We had a tour around the hotel to look at the range of opportunities for employment. Employees from the hotel came to meet the students and took part in a speed networking session.

Day 3: Workshops delivered  by Spark to reflect on the insight day.

Students had the opportunity to practice interview questions with support from employers Mace, Kyndryl and Bouygues.

 

 

Feedback:

I learnt what people do in the hotel. I liked the experience. I learnt how to make mocktails. I really enjoyed the day. Stephen Ojedee [9R]

I enjoyed making mocktails. I learnt about the importance of time management in the workplace. We did a tour of the hotel and met with the managers. Arnav Talukder Ghosh [9R]

I liked the trip, it was the best one I had ever been on. I enjoyed making mocktails and learning about communication and creativity skills. Ibrahim Hasan [9P]

A 10/10 experience, I would highly recommend the programme. I learn that careers have many different pathways. Harjas Mann [9P]

I learnt about different people's jobs and the challenges they face. Zyan Sohail [9R]