Not sure whether university is the right path for you?

From construction and catering to plumbing and banking, the London Borough of Sutton’s Young People’s Careers Fair will provide insights into alternate paths to rewarding careers.

Workshops will include:

·         Apprenticeships and how to apply

·         Improving your interview skills

·         Building your CV

·         Using social media and networking to progress

·         Starting your own business

·         Applying for university as a “mature” student.

There will also be 20 minute “drop-in” sessions where you can discuss the options best for you; a CV help desk; and plenty of information about current vacancies for apprenticeships, full and part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities.

All up, there will about 50 local and national employers and representatives from colleges and training providers at the event.

The careers fair is organised by Sutton Council, with the help of local schools, colleges, employers and training providers, and is aimed at youth from Sutton and Merton aged 15 to 24.

It is useful to anyone who is: in years 11 to 13 at school; attending college; in part or full-time work but wants to progress their career further; or not currently working or training.

Cllr Jayne McCoy, Chair of the Housing, Economy and Business Committee said:

“Youth unemployment in Sutton is falling faster than the averages for both London and the UK, and events like this will help us maintain this trend.

“We have a talented pool of young people in Sutton and we want to help them to tap into their full potential to become to best they can be.

“Sutton is a great place to study, train and work, so please come along and find out how you can help us build a more prosperous borough.”

For more information about the careers fair, contact Charlotte Owens on 020 8770 6963 or charlotte.owens@sutton.gov.uk