On April 3rd 2025, all students in year 7,8,9 and 10 at Etone College took part in our annual Careers day event.  This forms part of the Statutory Careers programme.  During this time there were many exciting and informative experiences, for example, NHS services, Engineering challenges, STEM activities and visits to universities & the college. 

All of the activities  were themed around the careers opportunities available in the various industries attending the day and encompassed our employability skills 

Year 7 enjoyed sessions with 

Jaguar Land rover and CIPS engineering interactive sessions 

HMRC, looking at tax 

Stepnall construction, practical sessions looking at building problems 

The Civil service, practical session looking at the role of the civil service 

Leicester University, this session looked at raising aspirations and what university life looks like 

Role models talks, talks from role modes working in sports and procurement 

Year 8 enjoyed sessions with 

Hobra Myra, engineering

Jaguar Land rover and CIPS engineering

HMRC looking at tax 

Army, roles within the armed forces 

Police, practical task examining roles in the police force 

Lovetts estate agents, what are the roles of an estate agent 

Role models talks, talks from role modes working in sports and procurement 

Year 9 students had the opportunity to attend work experience and we have received feedback from companies outlining how well our students fitted into the working environment.  

Year 10 enjoyed experiences with 

NWSLC, Trip and a tour 

Role Models talks from role modes working in sports and procurement 

Gloucester University this session looked at raising aspirations and what university life looks like 

Ask, how to apply for jobs and apprenticeships 

Rise, looking at ways to adapt your skills for the world of work