National Careers Week at Treloar's

Last week, Treloar's students explored exciting career possibilities as part of a programme of events to mark National Careers Week.

A group of students pond dipping with a visitor from Deadwater Rangers

From journalism and art, to aviation, animal care, and conservation, it’s been wonderful to see students engaging with a wide range of talented professionals and hands-on activities.

We kicked off the week with Lottie Barr, founder of Buttons & Bubbles, who led creative sessions encouraging entrepreneurship, choice-making, and confidence building. Students also learned about careers and volunteering in animal care with Laura Williams from Cats Protection, explored careers in media with journalist Ben Morris, and writer AJ Campbell, and discovered how sport can open doors with Marcus Kingwell from Skateboard GB.

Treloar college students listen to a careers talk about careers in PE

The week continued with the team from Aerobility, who shared insights into flying and charity work, Deadwater Valley Rangers, who introduced conservation careers and the opportunity to get hands on exploring Treloar’s wildlife pond, and artist Tom Yendell, whose work reminded us that disability need never be a barrier to creative careers.

Artist Tom Yendell gives a talk on creative careers for College students

To finish the week on a high note students enjoyed a special performance from The Clarion Trio—three incredible disabled musicians showcasing the power of inclusive technology and talent.

At Treloar’s, National Careers Week is all about encouraging students to dream big, explore their passions and see all that is possible.

Clarion Trio and Treloar College Open Orchestra workshop

If you or your organisation would like to support our young people through talks, workshops or work experience opportunities, please email: transitionteam@treloar.org.uk.

 

Treloar College student talking to a career adviser at Treloar's during Job Shop event.

Student Careers programme

As well as achieving qualifications, we want our students to gain the confidence and independence they need to move onto the next step in their lives.
Treloar College student at her desk in the classroom, completing a written task; she looks focused and happy.

Work Experience

We provide students with opportunities to plan, experience and review work placements either internally at Treloar’s or externally. The aim is to give students experiences, knowledge, skills and planning tools which will enable them to make informed decisions and choices about future, paid or unpaid, employment.