Inaugural Petty Pool Vocational College Young Chamber event supported by programme sponsor Gavin J Priest – Photographer

The Young Chamber programme recently provided invaluable guidance and support to students at Petty Pool Vocational College during their Career Fair.

Among the diverse range of businesses in attendance was Yong Chamber sponsor and professional photographer Gavin J Priest, whose expertise in photography and videography offered students unique insights into creative industries.

Taking place at the College’s campus in Sandiway, this Career Fair provided students with hands-on opportunities to explore different industries, ask useful questions, and collect essential information about skills development, career progression routes, and inclusive education options.

This Careers Fair was another opportunity for the Young Chamber programme to support local students, helping them to learn new skills and information, and bridge the gap between education and the working world. Through the ongoing commitment of sponsors like Gavin and the support of Young Chamber members such as Petty Pool Vocational College, the programme continues to expand its reach, helping more students from across our region gain the skills they need through a range of activities including mock interviews, CV building, workshops, career presentations, and enterprise projects.

Nadia McKane, Head of Marketing & Fundraising at the Petty Pool Trust, commented:

"At Petty Pool, everything we do as a college is all about giving young

Thank you to the following Young Chamber Sponsors for helping

• Cheshire College South & West • Cheshire West and Chester Council • Gavin J Priest – Photographer • Nuffield Health

The HR Dept Wrexham and Chester

TTE Training Limited

Wrexham University adults with SEND the best chances of securing paid employment when leaving Petty Pool. At our recent careers fair, Gavin shared with learners about his business and career opportunities as a photographer. Learners were inspired to explore opportunities in the creative sectors as a result. Thanks Gavin!"

Young Chamber was established to tackle the skills gap that businesses were reporting and to help pupils, at schools and colleges from across the region, develop the necessary skills to hit the ground running when they leave education.

If you are not a sponsor of the programme but you want to help the programme to continue to support students across our region, for more information please email: youngchamber@wcnwchamber.org.uk for more information.