Career and higher education fairs
The following events are free to attend and you do not need to book.
| Event | Date | Time | Venue | Information |
|---|
| University course presentations evening | Wednesday 21 March | Talks start from 5pm
| Highlands College | Presentations giving information on courses, how to apply, funding and employment.
University course presentation evening |
| The Higher Education Fair | Thursday 22 March | 1.30pm to 6pm | Hotel de France | An opportunity to talk to universities (Jersey, UK and overseas) about the courses they offer and Skills Jersey about alternative options.
Higher Education Fair
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| The Jersey Skills Show | Saturday 20 October | 10am to 2pm | Fort Regent | The Jersey Skills Show brings skills to life and gives you the chance to learn about education, training and careers in an engaging and inspiring way.
Jersey Skills Show website |
Insight days
Information days are free to attend and aimed at students in year 12 to 13 with any additional spaces allocated to adults not in education.
Contact your school careers teacher or
email Skills Jersey if you would like to register.
Entrepreneurial skill development
| Programme | Dates | Details |
|---|
| Young Enterprise Company Programme | September to May | Opportunity for year 12 students from all secondary schools and Highlands College to experience the reality of starting a business, under the guidance of mentors from local organisations.
For more information see Young Enterprise |
| Young Enterprise Learn to Earn Programme | Differs between schools | Learn to Earn is a programme designed to help year 10 students understand the relationship between learning and the achievement of personal lifestyle goals.
For more information see Young Enterprise |
| Entrepreneurship week | November | Series of workshops and events in secondary schools across the Island to encourage entrepreneurial skills. |
Work shadowing scheme
The work shadowing scheme provide students aged 16 to 19 years old with the opportunity to observe industry-specific and director level skills and qualities.
Trident work experience
All Jersey secondary school students participate in the Trident work experience scheme during Year 10 or 11. It provides a unique opportunity to experience working life while still at school.
For more information see your school careers teacher.
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