As part of National Careers Week 2021, Southwark College has launched a new series of live expert-hosted interactive online careers sessions, to inspire people from all backgrounds to consider jobs in sectors across London.
The Southwark Live sessions are reaching out to school students and the people who support them to encourage more people to consider careers in sectors across London.
With events running each day, professionals who work in each sector will be answering questions and giving students an insight into the different career paths available, helping them to get in to employment.
Annette Cast, Principal at Southwark College, said: “We are really excited to share these events in support of National Careers Week. It will help our students be aware of the different careers available in their chosen fields and inspire them to reach for the stars. National Careers Week is an excellent time to show our students how to channel their potential and to offer our support to help them achieve their ambitions.”
The Southwark Live series includes live Q&As on Southwark College socials as well as on Microsoft Teams. Visit each event using the information below.
| Date | Time | Event | Open to | Joining instructions |
| Monday 1st March |
11am -12pm |
Hear from an industry leading Costume Designer on careers within the Theatre and Costume Design. | Students | Visit eME for access. |
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12pm -1pm |
Investing in your future: Join this session to explore career and apprenticeship opportunities in Investment Management. | Students | Visit eME for access. | |
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2pm-3pm |
UCAS Careers Hour Student stories: Uni or apprenticeship? | Public | To join, log in to your UCAS account and hit the top banner or follow this link here. | |
| Tuesday 2nd March | 12pm -1pm | With notable alumni such as Sadiq Khan, join the University of Law's live talk to help you discover the career options available to you in Law. | Students | Visit eME for access. |
| 2pm - 3pm | UCAS Careers Hour CV writing workshop with Reed | Public | To join, log in to your UCAS account and hit the top banner or follow this link here. | |
| 3pm - 4pm | #IndustryInsight into the world of Performing Arts, Acting, and Musical Theatre. Join us on either our Facebook or Instagram pages for a live Q&A. | Public | To join us visit our Facebook or Instagram pages. | |
| Wednesday 3rd March | 10am-11am | Join this event to hear Dr Hannah Belsham Revell from Guys and St Thomas' discuss career opportunities within the NHS. | Public | |
| 10am-11am | Hear from a Software Developer, who started in Science, about where a career in the sector can take you. | Students | Visit eME for access. | |
| 10am- 11am | If you are interested in Art & Design, join a talk with a Textile & Surface Designer and a Fashion Designer to learn more about careers in this creative industry. | Students | Visit eME for access. | |
| 1pm-2pm | #IndustryInsight into Marketing. Join our live Q&A on either our Facebook or Instagram stories. | Public | To join us visit our Facebook or Instagram pages. | |
| 2pm-3pm | UCAS Careers Hour Jack Parsons: Becoming an award-winning CEO in his 20s. | Public | To join, log in to your UCAS account and hit the top banner or follow this link here. | |
| 3pm-4pm | Learn the secrets of online networking in this session with the University of Law, who will be outlining how to use social media such as LinkedIn to expand your professional circles. | Students | Visit eME for access. | |
| Thursday 4th March |
10am-11am | #IndustryInsight into Law. Join our live Q&A on either our Facebook or Instagram stories to hear from a trained Barrister. | Public | To join us visit our Facebook or Instagram pages. |
| 1pm-2pm | Visit our live stream where the Young Vic Theatre are giving an insight into different careers within Drama and Dance. | Public | To join us visit our Facebook or Instagram pages. | |
| 2pm-3pm | Infosys: a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, are sharing advice on careers in IT and Business. | Students | Visit eME for access. | |
| 2pm-3pm | UCAS Careers Hour - How to secure a school leaver opportunity with Fledglink. | Public | To join, log in to your UCAS account and hit the top banner or follow this link here. | |
| 3pm-4pm | Join the Academy of Music to learn more about career opportunities within the Music industry. | Students | Visit eME for access. | |
| Friday 5th March | 2pm - 3pm | UCAS Careers Hour - How to ace interviews. | Public | To join, log in to your UCAS account and hit the top banner or follow this link here. |
National Careers Week celebrates the availability of career guidance and free resources in education, recognising the importance of this for young people leaving education and its potential to tackle youth unemployment.
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