Careers Drop Down Days Support Students’ Future Aspirations
During the final week of term, students at the Lower Academy took part in three Careers Drop Down Days, designed to support their development and help prepare them for future education and employment.
Across the three days, students engaged in a range of activities focused on building key employability and communication skills, while encouraging ambition and aspiration. Activities such as The Job Game and Saving Money helped students develop a better understanding of the world of work, financial responsibility, and the importance of making informed choices about their future.
Students also explored important workplace expectations, including attendance, punctuality, and reliability, helping them to understand what employers look for and how positive habits developed now can support long-term success.
The Careers Drop Down Days concluded with a large interactive quiz, allowing students to consolidate their learning and reflect on the knowledge and skills they had developed throughout the programme.
Careers Days form part of the Academy’s ongoing commitment to preparing students with the confidence, skills, and understanding needed to make informed decisions about their future pathways.
“I really enjoyed the Careers Drop Down Days because they taught us the essential skills we’ll need for the jobs we aspire to.” Rohle.T – Year 8
