Career and higher education events
The following events are free to attend.
The Jersey Skills Show
| Monday 12 to 16 October
| This year's Jersey Skills show will be held virtually via the Jersey Skills Show website. The event is free to attend and open to students and career changers.
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Student skills camps
The student skills camps are organised for students during half term. Student skills camps will be listed once dates have been confirmed.
Entrepreneurial skill development
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| 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
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| 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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