CWA public services student Jobie at Operation Inspire careers event held at Alive Lynnsport.

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.

 The event was organised by CWA work placement and careers co-ordinators, Tracey Hall and Becky Davis for CWA students to be encouraged by the wide range of job roles and employability options and job roles within the public services, armed forces and sporting world.

Employer representatives included Alive Lifeguarding, Motiv8, Everlast, Aerial Fitness and Fun, Olympic Massage, Kuk Sul Won, Searles, King’s Lynn Town FC, King’s Lynn Town FC Physiotherapy, King’s Lynn Community Football, West Norfolk Rugby Club, Asgardian Adventures, CWA Apprenticeships, Gam Care, Volunteering Matters, Norfolk LGBTQ+ Project, The British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Police, and the Fire Service.

 University representatives included Lincoln University, University of East Anglia, Anglia Ruskin University, Nottingham Trent University, University of Suffolk, and University Centre West Anglia.

 CWA student Michael using the RAF Marham flight simulator to land an F-35 fighter jet.

Tracey Hall, CWA Work Experience and Careers Coordinator - Public and Protective Services said: “Another fantastic day for our students with all our military and blue light services in attendance alongside partner organisations and universities all offering opportunities for progression. This event grows year on year and the wider college community also benefitted from the experience this year leading some who hadn't considered a military career to now make it their focus. Many commented on how interactive the event is, giving the students a real feel for their future roles.”

CWA sport students Hamza and Aiden fencing at Operation Inspire careers event.

Becky Davis, CWA Work Placement & Careers Coordinator - Sports & Leisure said: “We’re so grateful to all the contributors who came along and engaged with our students. It was such a fantastic opportunity for students to meet and talk to people who work in the roles they are interested in. We also had several ex-students who now work in the industry who came back to inspire our students.”

CWA public services student Nojus boxing at Operation Inspire careers event.