Over 500 College of West Anglia (CWA) students, staff and employer representatives attended the Operation Inspire careers event at Alive Lynnsport (CWA's Sports campus) last week.
David Pomfret, Principal at College of West Anglia, officially opened the event, which was organised by CWA Work Placement and Careers Co-ordinators, Tracey Hall and Becky Davis. Exhibitors from the public services, armed forces and sporting world encouraged the young learners to enter into related-industries and talked to students about employability options and job roles within the sector.
David Pomfret, Principal at College of West Anglia, officially opened the event, which was organised by CWA Work Placement and Careers Co-ordinators, Tracey Hall and Becky Davis. Exhibitors from the public services, armed forces and sporting world encouraged the young learners to enter into related-industries and talked to students about employability options and job roles within the sector.
David Pomfret, Principal of CWA, said:
‘Operation Inspire provided a fantastic opportunity to inspire our learners to pursue a wide variety of different career progression routes offered within the public protective services and sport sectors, as well as various related industries. We would like to thank our employer partners for their engagement with our learners, and the multifarious insights and perspectives they have shown them in helping them to make a more informed choice about their future career paths.’
Tracey Hall said:
“This is a great chance for our learners to see for themselves what opportunities these potential employers can offer. It has been again a fabulous day and brought the dream closer to being the reality.”
Employer representatives included; Norfolk Constabulary, North Lynn Fire and Rescue Fire Engines, Royal Air Force, British Army, HM Prison Service, Excaliber Security, ALIVE West Norfolk, West Norfolk Rugby Union Club, Police Dog Unit, King's Lynn Community Football, Premier Education, Aerial Acrobat, Martial Arts, King's Lynn Town Football Club, Anglia Ruskin University, The University of Leicester, University of Lincoln, University of Worcester, Nottingham Trent University and the CWA Apprenticeship team.
Becky Davis said:
“Our focus is on giving our learners the opportunity to find out about as many different careers in the sports industry as possible and to give them a chance to interact with employers. We are always overwhelmed by the generosity of our contributors who give up their free time for our learners. This year was a great success, and we hope to build on it year on year.”
One student said:
“It was a real eye opener as to what is available out there, I have seen every employer and I am impressed with what they have to offer.”
If you’re interested in studying a public protective services or sports course at CWA, you can visit our next open day on Saturday 12th November 2022. Visit: cwa.ac.uk/about/open-days to book your place.