Monday, 24 November 2014

Mission Opening Doors Event – Manchester Museum of Science and Industry

A lucky group of ten A-level science and maths students went to a networking event at Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry on Monday 17th November.  The event was organised by 'mykindacrowd' and it was an event designed to inspire young people to reach their career potential regardless of circumstance. The mission was to nurture young talent and open young people to all the possibilities available to them. 

The event was an interactive experience for students to learn more about the world of work, professional opportunities available and different entry points into large businesses.  The students attended various workshops including:
  • Branding yourself
  • Dispelling myths about different professions, sectors and different entry points for   employment
  • Social media footprint – looking at how employers use social media in recruitment.

There were lots of very interesting multi-national companies present including SIEMENS, PWC, Channel 4, RBS, ITV, Carillion, Co-operative Group, KPMG, Manchester United foundation and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

NULC students found the event interesting and inspiring, and gave them lots of ideas for future careers, as well as contacts for work experience.

 
For more information about STEM provision at NULC, email info@nulc.ac.uk or phone 01782 254254.