and think about their next steps. Alongside support from the Careers and Higher Education team, the annual Courses and Careers Convention provides students with the opportunity to meet over 60 representatives from top UK and overseas universities, professional institutes, companies, and gap year schemes. A variety of seminars run during the event and previous talks have included employability and interview skills, applications to university (in the UK, overseas and to Medical School) and Degree Apprenticeships.
‘Thanks for running such an excellent event, a great chance to network with the students and others in the industry; it’s rare to find a networking session that flows so seamlessly and where everyone mixes - I appreciated the opportunity to talk openly and share ideas with students.’ Guest at Creative Industries Networking, May 2018 encourages thinking beyond the curriculum, allowing students to learn more about the wide variety of careers on offer within the sector, learn valuable networking skills and make contacts for the future. Year 11 and the Upper School received training in researching the specialities of the guests and learnt how best to utilise the evening. Also in attendance were pupils from the Charter School, Elmgreen School, St Thomas the Apostle School and JAGS. This informal evening of discussion and conversation
The annual Courses and Careers Convention in January 2018.
‘Many thanks for all your career and interview advice that has got me to this stage. Work is busy but amazing! I definitely made the right decision when I applied to the scheme. I would be more than happy to come back to Dulwich to promote the EY Business Apprenticeship programme and the fantastic firm this is.’ Ubaid Mussa OA, left Dulwich in Summer 2018, Analyst, Transaction Advisory Services, EY Whilst the majority of pupils at Dulwich go on to study at university, more are looking at alternative routes into work, including apprenticeships. The Careers team helps students research the wide array of post-18 options and can assist with applications and interviews. Sector Networking Throughout the year, events are arranged that promote thinking amongst a particular group. A recent networking evening focused on Creative Industries, with over 30 professional guests from a variety of backgrounds including publishing, music production, acting, journalism, architecture and graphic design. Prior to the event, pupils from
The Creative Industries networking event included over 30 professional guests from a range of backgrounds.
‘Please pass on our thanks to everyone involved with the Healthcare Networking Event for making it a very successful and enjoyable evening. My son (and I!) found it tremendously informative; it provided such a great insight into what working in the profession can entail.’ Parent of Year 9 pupil, November 2018 The Careers department work closely with the Alleyn Club, the society for alumni who are known as Old Alleynians (or OAs). They run professional networking events throughout the year which pupils and their parents can attend. At a recent Healthcare networking event, pupils from the Lower School to the Upper Sixth had the opportunity to hear talks from OAs regarding careers in dentistry, intensive care medicine and global healthcare.
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