Careers Show 2009
Date: 07/01/2009 - 08/01/2009
Location: Beau Sejour, Sir John Loveridge Hall and Concourse
The Careers Show 2009 held at Beau Sejour on 7/8 January 2009 was voted a great success by those that attended.
From a survey of the 1163 people that attended on the Wednesday evening
77% said it was interesting
74% said it was helpful
58% said it was very professional
32% found it very interactive
28% found it inspiring
With over 90 businesses and organisations attending the event it was the largest of its kind to be held in the Channel Islands and was sponsored by the Royal Bank of Canada and supported by Commerce and Employment, the Education Department and the University of Plymouth.
Locally educated Tamara Timothy from Channel Television opened the event on the Wednesday.
The Careers Show was of particular interest to people seeking employment, a change of career, returning to the island as well as undergraduates, school leavers and parents.
Besides the very interactive stands in the 9 Work Zones there was a Learning and Advice Zone for all the part time, full time and distance learning courses available both on and off island.
For those requiring professional qualification help was available in law, insurance, teaching, ICSA etc and for those seeking information on Gap Year opportunities Projects Abroad were able to advise.
The Help Zone proved to be very popular with advice from writing of CVs, Interview techniques, setting up your own business and general career advice and guidance.
The staged area gave a real buzz with activities such as 'Ready Steady Cook', Maths in a Bubble, performing artists, the Army and universities all of which were filmed onto a large screen by Channel Television.
If your company is interested in attending this free event next year please contact the Careers Service Tel 733044
Plans
Sir John Loveridge HallConcourseProgramme of events
To view the on line Guernsey Press supplement of the event please click here.
Date added: 04/09/2008 12:11:35