Careers Expo Event Guide 2026

CAREERS AND HIGHER EDUCATION

expo 2026 EVENT GUIDE

THE RGS WORCESTER CAREERS AND HIGHER EDUCATION EXPO 2026 We are delighted to welcome RGS pupils and parents, exhibitors and pupils from a number of Worcestershire schools to our EXPO. We have lots of exhibitors, including over 35 Universities represented, so there is bound to be something that catches your eye and encourages you to look to the future.

In Main Hall and Cobham Sports Hall you will find a mixture of exhibitors, including Engineering, Finance, Law, Allied Healthcare professions, Medicine, Technology, Environmental and Creative Industries and Apprenticeship Providers. There is a list of exhibitors included in this Event Guide including suggestions for questions to ask.

We have a recommended tour time of approximately one hour, so please do make sure that you leave enough time to visit the stands and talk to our guests who have kindly given up their valuable time to support the EXPO this year.

Refreshments will be served throughout the event.

In case of an emergency, please follow evacuation procedures which are posted in all buildings and exits. Members of RGS staff will be available to help at any time.

Please do try to visit everything and open your eyes to the wealth of opportunities that await you beyond school. You are certain to find something that ignites your passion and fires your curiosity!

Mr John pitt Headmaster

Mrs Audrey Williams Head of Careers

THE RGS worcester CAREERS PROVISION

LOTS OF Delegates in attendance today

Over 35 Universities and higher education providers

Over 50 careers and industries represented

full time head of careers

Personalised Careers action plan

Bespoke Careers guidance interviews

Mock interviews

work experience support

EMPLOYABILITY COURSE

Monthly CAREERS SEMINARS

REGULAR CAREERS RELATED TRIPS

student support in post RGS JOURNEY

Careers Expo EXHIBITORS Universities Aston University Birmingham Newman University Cardiff University Falmouth University Harper Adams University Imperial College London Keele University Lancaster University Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts Loughborough University Manchester Metropolitan University NMITE Oxford Brookes University Royal Agricultural University Swansea University University College London (UCL) University of Bath University of Birmingham University of Dundee University of Exeter University of Gloucestershire University of Leeds University of Liverpool University of Nottingham University of Reading University of Sheffield University of Stirling University of Wolverhampton University of Worcester

Engineering and Manufacturing Institute of Mechanical Engineers Moog Aircraft Group NMITE Yamazaki Mazak UK Limited

Apprenticeships Hereford and Worcestershire Group Training Association HOW College Worcestershire Apprenticeships

wORK eXPERIENCE

HOSPITALITY

InvestIN

Orchards Cookery Ltd

LAW and Public services Charles Russell Speechlys LLP Higgs LLP HM Prison Service HM Probation Service University of Worcester Criminology University of Worcester Law

Surveying and Architecture Fisher German Glazzard Architects Savills Speller Metcalfe Thomas Lister Chartered Surveyors

RETAIL Specsavers Waterstones

ARMED FORCES British Army Royal Air Force

CREATIVE Environmental Careers Royal Forestry Society Tree Surgeon WSP Environmental

DJ Hereford College of Art Journalism, Media and Film LIPA Prime Marketing Mix

Finance and Accountancy

Healthcare

Assured Partners Ballards LLP Britannic Place Financial Management Ltd Crowe UK LLP EVA Capital Management Handelsbanken Kendall Wadley LLP RSM UK

Business Oxford Media and Business School Prime Mix Marketing

Technology Assure Technical British Computer Society iASME

Dentistry iSpeak Psychology NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Healthcare Trust Operating Theatre Practitioner Paramedic Taurus Healthcare University of Birmingham Pharmacy & Nursing University of Worcester Physiotherapy University of Worcester Psychology

OTHER Archaeology Aspire USA Sport Scholarship Insight 6 Customer Experience Agency Leading Edge Aviation RGS Worcester Sixth Form Team Team Supersports

Careers Talks in the Dance Studio 16:10pm

Applying to competitive universities

16:45pm

STUDYING IN SCOTLAND

17:05PM

GAP YEAR

17:25PM

cAREERS USING PSYCHOLOGY

QUESTIONS FOR EXHIBITORS Please find below top tips and questions to guide you to lead conversations with the delegates that are here today.

Please remember to introduce yourself to the representative.

EMPLOYERS What type of jobs are there at your company?

What would be your ideal candidate for a job?

What skills do you use in your job?

What is the best thing about working for your company?

How did you get into your profession?

What does a typical day look like?

What hours do you work?

What tasks do you have to do each day?

Do you offer Apprenticeships?

Do you offer work experience or work placements, how do I find out more?

aPPRENTICESHIP Providers What type of Apprenticeships do you offer?

What level of Apprenticeships are available?

Which grades or subjects do I need?

What does the application process look like?

When is the best time to look for an Apprenticeship?

What transferable skills do I need?

Universities and further education What courses do you offer involving……… (state subject or interest) What qualifications will I need?

Do my chosen subjects work well together (or those I am considering) ?

What is the course workload like?

How will this course be assessed?

How big are the classes?

How long is a normal day?

What careers provision do you offer?

Do you have an Open Day I could attend?

Does this course require a portfolio or relevant work experience?

CAREERS AND HIGHER EDUCATION expo 2026 main hall

expo 2026

entrance TO DANCE STUDIO

EXIT Cobham sports hall expo 2026