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Careers Week
We were delighted to welcome over 70 people to Nottingham High School as part of our 2022 Careers Week, including Old Nottinghamians, parents, local professionals and representatives from UK and overseas universities. Students in Years 10-13 (age 14-18) enjoyed the chance to engage with people working in a wide variety of roles in healthcare, tech, legal, civil and public services, creative and finance industries as well as meeting entrepreneurs and inspirational sports professionals. It was fascinating to hear individual stories and understand the importance of seizing opportunities, both at school and later, which then lead on to unforeseen, but incredibly rewarding careers. The students were also delighted to realise that many of the areas of study in their school subjects have direct applications to the world of work. The speakers were keen to point out that many relevant skills are learned through extra-curricular activities – adaptability, resilience, discipline for example - and that these often assume much greater importance once you have left school. At each event, there has been an immediate connection between Old Nottinghamians and current students. Those still at school truly appreciate the chance to hear from people a few years further along the road; it gives them more confidence to approach their own decision-making in a positive way. We are really grateful to all of you who came in to support the current students last week. Rebecca Auterson, Head of Careers
Thank you very much to the following Old Nottinghamians who volunteered their time to support the Careers Week
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Nick Armstrong (ON 1992-1999) Gavin Daw (ON 1986-1996) Mark Dillon (ON 1973-1980) Adam Fear (ON 2008-2019) James Harrison (ON 2003-2010) Peter Horton (ON 2006-2013) Manpreet Mann (ON 1996-2003) Tom Marks (ON 2002-2009) Richard Mee (ON 1990-1997) Thomas Moore (ON 1997-2004) Alex Navarro (ON 1988-1996) Ashhad Noor (ON 2009-2016) Phil Webster (ON 1978-1983)
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