A journey to success in the technology industry….

Michael Olatokun is a tech consultant on a mission to break down and present the technology industry as an aspirational career for young people, whatever their background.

About this event

An interactive workshop that includes 

• careers insights from Michael and colleagues, 
• an introduction to SkillStruct University to support career journeys, 
• and a mini hakathon to keep things lively and fun.

There will be opportunities to answer students’ questions, work together in teams, and hear from industry professionals.

The session is tailored for KS4-5 students.

IMPORTANT – Photography Permissions

Please note that recording and photography will be taking place across all events and you must attain the correct permissions for your pupils.  Attendance at the festival is acceptance of this requirement.  Any individuals who cannot appear in promotional media must be managed by the school as festival staff will not be able to track this.

Be the architects, highway planners, landscapers, builders… and be the artists to craft an urban landscape made entirely from paper and cardboard.

Explore the variety of built environment jobs with Animate Arts, engineering specialists Keltbray, and City Surveyors.

Join the professional artists team from Animate Arts to transform the space into an urban landscape crafted from paper and cardboard.

Plus, real-world construction and engineering specialists from Keltbray will be on-hand to answer career questions and give a real-world edge to the crafted urban landscape.

Everybody has a role to play in the creation of this installation, from architecture to street furniture designers. We will design, build and craft together to make an impressive artwork like you’ve never seen before!

IMPORTANT – Photography Permissions

Please note that recording and photography will be taking place across all events and you must attain the correct permissions for your pupils.  Attendance at the festival is acceptance of this requirement.  Any individuals who cannot appear in promotional media must be managed by the school as festival staff will not be able to track this.

This workshop is SEND inclusive and explores the visual storytelling skills needed for careers both past and present.

Professionals from the media and advertising industry have joined forces with stained glass artists to explore the visual storytelling skills needed for creative jobs in advertising, web design, and print media like magazines.

Each pupil will design their own artwork for their chosen medium – artwork for a magazine, webpage or social media, or a stained-glass window.  They will produce a prototype in the form of a roundel that will be showcased at the end of the session.

The theme for the artworks will be nature and ecology.

The session is an interactive way to explore careers while building pupils patience and attention to detail, creativity and artistic expression, and sustainability awareness.

We’d be really happy to discuss the needs of your group, so get in touch at lcf@cityoflondon.gov.uk

IMPORTANT – Photography Permissions

Please note that recording and photography will be taking place across all events and you must attain the correct permissions for your pupils.  Attendance at the festival is acceptance of this requirement.  Any individuals who cannot appear in promotional media must be managed by the school as festival staff will not be able to track this.

Discover the wide range of exciting career paths in the sports industry, from coaching and analytics to media, event management, and beyond, and learn how to turn your passion for sports into a rewarding profession.

Behind every sport and sporting event is an entire support industry comprising professions as diverse as coaches, journalists, photographers, physiotherapists, match officials, nutritionists, therapists, marketers and administrators.

Careers in Sport have curated a set of activities and invited special guests from the sports industry to showcase the many roles available in the sports industry.

Activities will bring careers to life and hearing direct from the professionals will inspire pupils with how their transferable skills can be used in the industry.

Sectors in the sport industry are:

• Sports Business
• Sports Coaching
• Sports Media
• Sport and Exercise Science

The session is tailored for secondary and post-16 students.

About Careers in Sport

Through face-to-face events, Careers in Sport provide young people with the opportunity to see first-hand the diverse roles and responsibilities working within a professional sports club and their foundation.

Session delivered by Careers in Sport | News, jobs and career advice for Sport

The annual Livery Showcase is a popular highlight of the London Careers Festival and offers a special opportunity for students to meet and interact with those actively involved in a wide range of professions, trades, and crafts.

Pupils will get a chance to try practical tasks for themselves on some stalls and watch whilst craftsman carry out often intricate tasks on others.

On the majority of stalls there will be young trainees and/apprentices who will chat to the pupils about how they made the decision to start a particular career path. Stalls are provided by many of the City of London Livery Companies and the students who attend will have a chance to learn about career paths they may never have heard of before.

Ticket update – only PM sessions from 12.30 available.

Sessions on Mon 3 Feb are suitable for pupils in Years 4, 5, & 6.

(For showcase sessions suitable for Years 7, 8, & 9 on Tue 4 Feb click here)

About Livery Schools Link

Livery Schools Link is a voluntary organisation that facilitates support for schools in the Greater London area from the Livery Companies of the City of London and their members, helping to prepare young people for the world of work.

IMPORTANT – Photography Permissions

Please note that recording and photography will be taking place across all events and you must attain the correct permissions for your pupils.  Attendance at the festival is acceptance of this requirement.  Any individuals who cannot appear in promotional media must be managed by the school as festival staff will not be able to track this.

Explore project skills in this interactive workshop lead by industry professionals from the Project Skills Alliance.

Land, sea, and space!  This could be your superpower skills upgrade for any industry…

Mega project organisations like Thales, Atkins, and Jacobs understand that project skills are needed across so many industries, and there are skills gaps to be filled right now!

About this event 

In this session the members of the Project Skills Alliance will work with teams of students to showcase some typical project based interactive scenario’s that will be part of the proposed Project Skills GCSE.

Students will be challenged to

• work together,
• think creatively and
• solve challenges based on real work experiences.

The Project Skills Alliance is made up of representatives from mega project organisations such as Thales, Atkins and Jacobs as well as professional bodies like the Project and Skills Authority. Together with educators and the support of government departments they are looking to build new skills at GCSE level which link directly to the increasing demands of public and private project organisations helping transform our environment, society and the economy.

Before and after the session, you are welcome to browse the stalls at the Careers & Apprenticeships Expo.

Exclusive to London Careers Festival and provided by the Project Skills Alliance.

This session is tailored to those in secondary phase, available to KS3-5.

Explore careers in the built environment while creating your own model.

Come and take part in hands on workshops about planning, designing and building cities and get involved in your own model making.

Experience New London Architecture’s (NLA) world famous models of London and hear from the makers how it was made.  Take part in hands on workshops planning, designing and building cities and get involved in your own model making.

About The London Centre

The London Centre is home to NLA’s Built Environment Community.

The session is tailored for Year 9 and upwards, KS4-5.  For any questions contact lcf@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Please meet at the main festival reception from where you will be taken to the workshop space.

Join Us For A Content Creation Masterclass!

Mango Studios LDN are back at the London Careers Festival 2025 to deliver a content creation workshop! During this workshop, you will get a taster of what goes on behind the scenes and on the scenes when making content for brands!

About this event

You will learn how to build your personal brand as well as build a business brand.

You will get to experience recording and filming your own content as well as having a professional photoshoot!

Join us as we explore different types of social media content, video special effects and copywriting.

This workshop will be great for anyone who is interested in any of the following careers:

• Social Media Influencer
• Videographer
• Video Editor
• Photographer
• Journalist
• Presenter

Each 90-minute time slot is for a group of 16 (optimum).  You can book multiple time slots, and pupils not in a session can attend the showcase or expo events in the adjacent spaces.

• 9.30-11.00
• 11.15-12.45
• 1.15-2.45

Contact lcf@cityoflondon.gov.uk with any questions.

Session by Mango Studios LDN

Whether working in finance, business, or managing your own money, financial literacy is key.

Ali Zafar uses his real-world financial experience working on High-Net-Worth accounts at Barclays to inspire young people with a proactive approach to finances. Join Ali and indsutry professionals to explore key financial skills.

This interactive session brings financial literacy to life, offering students real-world insights into money management, saving, budgeting, and the importance of making informed financial choices. Through gamified activities and discussions, students will explore key financial concepts in a fun and engaging way. 

The session is tailored for KS3-5 students and includes opportunities to learn from industry professionals, ensuring they leave with actionable knowledge to support their financial futures.

Session provided by LifeSmart Sessions https://www.smartsessions.co.uk/

IMPORTANT – Photography Permissions

Please note that recording and photography will be taking place across all events and you must attain the correct permissions for your pupils.  Attendance at the festival is acceptance of this requirement.  Any individuals who cannot appear in promotional media must be managed by the school as festival staff will not be able to track this.

Bring your business ideas and unleash your entrepreneurial skills! Will your business ideas make you money? Come and see what you’ll need to do to start and grow your business.

Your customers are essential: who are they, how will you attract them and how will you keep them coming back? Think about how you’re going to run your business: what resources do you need and who’s going to help you? Finally, consider the costs in running your business and the price you’re going to charge your customers: is it a price they will be willing to pay? These enterprise skills are needed in all businesses, and in some sessions, we will hear from business professionals who are applying these skills in their job role.

Session provided by the Small Business Research and Enterprise Centre

https://smallbusinessresearchandenterprise.com/contact/aboutsbrec/

Each year the London Careers Festival spotlights the many routes into a career in the Square Mile.  

Partners this year include New London Architecture to spotlight companies in engineering, architecture, and construction; Young Professionals to spotlight companies in law, finance, and tech; and the City of London Corporation to spotlight companies in business, marketing, and the creative industries.

New London Architecture and the Young Professionals

New London Architecture (NLA) is London’s built environment community with member businesses that span engineering, construction, urban design, and architecture.  NLA partner with the London Careers Festival year-on-year.  Previous exhibitors have included Hoare Lea engineering consultants, Maylim landscape architects, and PlanBEE provider of apprenticeships in design, engineering, and construction.

Young Professionals (YP) is the UK and Ireland’s largest student network exploring careers and next steps.  YP partner with the likes of Deloitte, Legal & General, Linklaters, Amazon, and World Wide Technology.  YP stalls at the Careers & Apprenticeships Expo will showcase the law, finance, and tech industries.

The Careers & Apprenticeships Expo is suitable for young people in Years 10 and above, KS4-5, and up to age 25.

IMPORTANT – Photography Permissions

Please note that recording and photography will be taking place across all events and you must attain the correct permissions for your pupils.  Attendance at the festival is acceptance of this requirement.  Any individuals who cannot appear in promotional media must be managed by the school as festival staff will not be able to track this.

The annual Livery Showcase is a popular highlight of the London Careers Festival and offers a special opportunity for students to meet and interact with those actively involved in a wide range of professions, trades, and crafts.

Pupils will get a chance to try practical tasks for themselves on some stalls and watch whilst craftsman carry out often intricate tasks on others.

On the majority of stalls there will be young trainees and/apprentices who will chat to the pupils about how they made the decision to start a particular career path. Stalls are provided by many of the City of London Livery Companies and the students who attend will have a chance to learn about career paths they may never have heard of before.

Ticket update – large multi-class groups should book PM. Limited space in the AM.

Sessions on Tue 4 Feb are suitable for pupils in Years 7, 8, & 9.

(For showcase sessions suitable for Years 4, 5 & 6 on Mon 3 Feb click here)

About Livery Schools Link

Livery Schools Link is a voluntary organisation that facilitates support for schools in the Greater London area from the Livery Companies of the City of London and their members, helping to prepare young people for the world of work.

IMPORTANT – Photography Permissions

Please note that recording and photography will be taking place across all events and you must attain the correct permissions for your pupils.  Attendance at the festival is acceptance of this requirement.  Any individuals who cannot appear in promotional media must be managed by the school as festival staff will not be able to track this.

We have teamed up with some of the UK’s leading companies to bring you a one of a kind speed mentoring session, matching students with industry professionals to discuss those burning career questions.

Have you ever wanted to know how those career professionals did it?

Do you want to know the real insights into the world of work?

Then this event is for you!

Speak to those from a range of industries from finance and business, to creative careers and tech.

The session is available for secondary and post-16 students.

IMPORTANT – Photography Permissions

Please note that recording and photography will be taking place across all events and you must attain the correct permissions for your pupils.  Attendance at the festival is acceptance of this requirement.  Any individuals who cannot appear in promotional media must be managed by the school as festival staff will not be able to track this.

Go on-location with a top City recruitment firm and through activities and tasks, explore the skills and qualities needed by today’s employers.

About the session

Young people take part in interview and job application challenges that mimic what local, national, and international employers use within their current recruitment processes.  Individual and team assessments, thinking ‘out of the box’ tasks, customer service activities, practical and written exercises, and interviews are delivered by the business volunteers who provide the students with real and honest feedback.

These workshops equip students with essential work readiness and transferable skills that are crucial for their future careers. These skills include teamwork, problem-solving, and communication.

Each workshop features diverse volunteers from our employer partners, facilitating meaningful and engaging activities, helping students build confidence in workplace settings and professional relationships.

The session is tailored for pupils in Years 9 & 10 (and suitable for KS3-4) with special educational needs and disabilities, or with EHCP.  Please book companions as a teacher ticket.   Let us know about access needs on the signup form.  

For any enquiries contact lcf@cityoflondon.gov.uk

This session is co-delivered between ELSA Next Generation and Hays Recruitment.

This session will give you all the fundamentals needed to start a Creative or Tech business. 

This 1-day intensive course has been specially designed for the London Careers Festival and has been inspired by the Planted Business Course offered by Mango Studios LDN. 

Join the team from Mango Studios LDN to explore the tools and knowledge needed to start your own business in the creative industries.  

Through group work and VR experiences,  

learn what is needed to start a business, from strategy and market trends to marketing and finances. 

• Part one: Confidence boosting session using VR! 

• Part two: Learn the principals of business 

• Part three: Team challenge: secure investment for The Mango Studios LDN Podcast Studio 

• Part four: Pitch your business idea to an expert panel of entrepeneurs. 

The group with the strongest pitch will win an incredible opportunity to get recording their own podcast in the studio courtesy of Mango Studios LDN! 

IMPORTANT – Photography Permissions

Please note that recording and photography will be taking place across all events and you must attain the correct permissions for your pupils.  Attendance at the festival is acceptance of this requirement.  Any individuals who cannot appear in promotional media must be managed by the school as festival staff will not be able to track this.

A highly interactive and practical employer encounter giving students a chance to flex their essential skills for the workplace, including networking, by meeting a range of volunteers from exciting employers.

Places available both AM & PM on Wed 5 Feb

We know employers are looking for skilled leaders, problem-solvers, communicators, innovators and team players. Students might be asking themselves ‘Which jobs require these skills?’ and ‘Which ones am I good at?’.

In this highly interactive session at the Guildhall, students will hear from a range of volunteers about their jobs and how these essential skills of communication, teamwork, creativity and problem-solving cut across all jobs.

Students will rotate to different “skills stations” peopled by workplace volunteers, where they will take part in a quick-fire activity to flex that skill and market it. After a full rotation, students will then have the chance to speed network with the volunteers for more in-depth Q&A, and to hone the all-important workplace skill of networking.

This sessions is designed for KS4 groups, Years 10 & 11.

You will be contacted by email about the date correction.

IMPORTANT – Photography Permissions

Please note that recording and photography will be taking place across all events and you must attain the correct permissions for your pupils.  Attendance at the festival is acceptance of this requirement.  Any individuals who cannot appear in promotional media must be managed by the school as festival staff will not be able to track this.

Solutions for our future energy supply requires ingenuity, engineering skill, and creative thinking…often on a grand scale!

Giant storage silos, automatic systems, and an underground aquifer… Join the lead engineers at E.ONs district power site hidden behind the old Port of London Authority building in the City of London.

About this event

In this session E.ON will be hosting a tour and insight sessions.

• Explore the different ways of generating energy and heat and the jobs and skills involved.

• Stop by the training room where engineers upskill with new green skills.

• Ask the sites lead engineer about the work at E.ON Citigen.

This session is on location with E.ON at their Citigen District Energy site.

There is a maximum capacity of 20 people inc. teachers.

SAFETY INFO – Arms and legs must be covered.  Wear sensible, closed-toe footwear.  Hard hat, high vis, and protective eye wear is provided.

Session provided by the E.ON Citigen Team

Take in the full experience of what it’s like to work in construction at Keltbray’s King William Street development.

In this session Keltbray will be hosting an insight session at their project site. Here you can expect to:

• explore the various career opportunities in the construction industry

• take part in some activities, and

• take a walkaround the site and see the area from the viewing platform.

This session is on location with Keltbray at their King William Street site and has a maximum capacity of 12 students.

Session provided by Home – Keltbray

Engineering and Human Geography go hand-in-hand…

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for generations to come.

On-location at their central London office, this session will demonstrate how AECOM can offer the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

The session will introduce attendees to the mixture of roles available at AECOM and allow them to take part in an interactive workshop that demonstrates the importance of building legacies for future generations.

There will be a taster of what some of our projects are like to work on, plus a focus on the skills needed to thrive in our business, including problem solving, creativity, communication, and adaptability.

We all leave a legacy. What will yours be?

TICKET UPDATE – waiting list only

The session is tailored for KS5 students and is accepting two college/6th groups of around 20 pupils each in the same session.  The name of the other school will be shared as soon as it is known.  For any questions contact lcf@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Considering a career in the arts but don’t know where to start?

Love theatre but prefer the tech and behind the scenes?

Want to know how you can make a creative business thrive?

Then join us at one of the most exciting Creative Careers events we offer, where you will be able to build a day of workshops to best suit your creative aims and interests.

1 – Book now as places are limited.

2 – You will then be contacted to confirm which sessions you’d like your groups to attend during the day.

About Theatre Deli

Theatre Deli fills empty spaces with art and artists, creativity and community.

Registered charity Theatre Deli has been a driving force within the arts since 2008, taking over empty spaces in city centres including five London boroughs and Sheffield, and creating 15 hubs to date that support emerging artists, companies and communities whose identities, backgrounds, disciplines or work are underrepresented in theatre.

Find out more here: About Us | Theatre Deli

Suitable for…

This session is suitable for Secondary and Post-16 groups.  If you are booking for an alternative provision school, please contact the festival team directly before booking a session lcf@cityoflondon.gov.uk

IMPORTANT – Photography Permissions

Please note that recording and photography will be taking place across all events and you must attain the correct permissions for your pupils.  Attendance at the festival is acceptance of this requirement.  Any individuals who cannot appear in promotional media must be managed by the school as festival staff will not be able to track this.

Ever wondered what it takes to put on a live music, theatre, film or visual art event?

Join professionals from across the Barbican Centre, to discover more about the process of planning and delivering a live arts event, and the different roles and skills involved.

About this event

The morning will include:

• A building tour
• An interactive workshop where students will try out planning their own event
• Q&A with staff working in a range of roles

This session is tailored to those in KS4-5, Years 10+.

Take in the full experience of what it’s like to work in construction at Mace’s Salisbury Square Development site.

In this session Mace will be hosting an educational engagement programme at the Salisbury Square project site. Here you can expect to:

• explore the various career opportunities in the construction industry

• take part in some exciting competitions against your peers, and

• take a walkaround the site.

This session is on location with Mace at their Salisbury Square site and has a maximum capacity of 20 students.

Salisbury Square | Development (salisburysquaredevelopment.co.uk)

Session provided by Mace Group | Mace

Suitable for…

This session is suitable for Secondary and Post-16 groups.  If you are booking for an alternative provision school, please contact the festival team directly before booking a session lcf@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Join our ‘People Who Help Us’ event, specifically catered for KS1 children, for a fun and interactive insight into jobs that help us on an every day basis!

This virtual activity aims to give younger primary children the opportunity to hear from volunteers doing important jobs in their community, have stereotypes about jobs challenged, and ask questions to find out more about the roles they can do when they are older.

If you would like to sign up more than one class, please send the registration link to the teachers of each class so they can sign up separately.

If you have any questions, contact equiries@inspiringthefuture.org

Determination, flexibility, and interpersonal skills…

Discover what it’s like working for an international law firm, whilst looking at one of the best views of London.

On-location at their central London office, this session will explore careers opportunities in a law firm like Paul Hastings LLP.

Attendees will visit the 38th floor of Paul Hastings Head Office near Liverpool Street.  They will hear from staff across the business about how they got into the profession, what they do, and what it is like working within the sector.

• Timings are confirmed as 10am until 3pm (inc. breakfast and lunch)

Indicative itinerary:

• 10:00 – 10:20am – Arrival (breakfast provided)
• 10:20 – 10:30am – Welcome to PH by PH Personnel
• 10.30 – 11:00am – GS provide programme to guests
• 11:00 – 11:30am – Office tours
• 11:30 – 12:30 – Panel discussion/Q&A
• 12:30 – 1:30pm – Networking Lunch (catering provided)
• 1:30 – 2:15pm – Legal Case Study
• 2:15 – 2.45pm – Generation Success programme
• 2:45 – 3pm – Wrap up and farewell

Paul Hastings is one the UK’s largest global law firms.

They say that there is no such thing as a “typical” Paul Hastings lawyer.  They seek individuals with a wide variety of skills, who combine intellectual ability with enthusiasm, creativity and a demonstrable ability to thrive in a challenging environment.

The session is tailored for student in KS4-5.  For any questions contact lcf@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Visit Hampstead Heath to explore environmental careers with the tams, including conservation, environmental education, plus rangers and arborists (schedules permitting).

About the session

If working outdoors in natural spaces interests you, visit Hampstead Heath to find out about some of the vast range of career opportunities in the environmental sector.

You’ll be hosted by the City of London’s natural environment learning team and will hear about their work. You’ll meet some of the members of the Heath’s conservation teams, to find out about the rewards and challenges of their jobs. We’ll also give you tips on getting into this vital area of work.

We’ll be mostly outdoors, so wrap up warm – but we can lend you wellies, fleeces and waterproofs if you need them.

Dress warmly.  

Wear warm clothes and a waterproof coat if possible, with shoes that you don’t mind coming into contact with mud.  We can loan wellies, fleeces and coats if needed.

This session can be tailored to any year group, from Year 6 through to Year 13 – please specify when booking.  The capacity is 20-30 students.  For any questions contact lcf@cityoflondon.gov.uk

This virtual event, linking to Mental Health Week, aims at showing children the skills required to be good at a variety of jobs – be it patience, kindness, resilience, or more!

Following our popular ‘What’s My Line?’ job-guessing format, this highly interactive session will give pupils the opportunity to meet three inspiring volunteers showcasing skills and abilities that are important no matter what line of work they aspire to do.

If you would like to sign up more than one class, please send the registration link to the teachers of each class so they can sign up separately.

If you have any questions, contact equiries@inspiringthefuture.org

Apply maths, design, and engineering into a real-life design scenario.

Take the Design Engineer Construct course – all in one day!

DEC Awards are small projects that immerse children and young people in the exciting world of the Built Environment – they learn to design, engineer and construct a range of extraordinary buildings and structures.

DEC in a Day : Eco-Classroom Workshop (Full day workshop)

• Learn about built environment professions though project-based learning.
• Participants work in teams and take on roles in design and construction to create a concept design for a sustainable stand-alone classroom building.
• Participants will conduct their own research and develop a proposal, including concept drawings.
• Industry volunteers will lend their expertise, advice and guidance throughout the day.

Groups will present their concepts at the end of the day.

A mix of interactive activities designed to bring the world of work alive across the Built Environment and green and climate agendas.

• Climate awareness workshops – fun & interactive sessions to inform, and drive action.
• Get Zero – workshop/app/ gamification of careers & jobs finding pathways
• Reputy -Talent Jam – digital CV / talent wallet – transferable skills workshop
• Networking lunch – learn to ‘work the room’ – a chance for an informal chat to professional workers and different trades
• Construction ‘green walk’ around local sites, with employer engagement and interactive learning

Indicative session timings:

• 9.40am Welcome & Registration
• 10.00 am to 11.00 workshop 1
• 11.10 – 11.40am workshop 2
• 11.45 – 12.15 workshop 3
• 12.30pm to 1.15pm – Networking Lunch
• 1.30pm – 2.45pm – Green Tour

The session is tailored for pupils in Year 10 and above. Session is limited to 60 pupils.

Learn to create Sushi rolls with the OCS Executive Chef.  Explore behind the scenes from engineering to catering.

OCS is global company that specialises in the management of exiting venues like football stadia, government buildings, and cultural venues.

About the session

A vibrant display of careers engagement, OCS hosts an exciting day of hands-on activities for students.

The event, held at the prestigious Imperial War Museum, features a sushi-making masterclass and a behind the scenes tour of the Museum to view how the museum keeps running.

The session is designed to spark interest in catering and engineering among the young participants

We will need to be aware of any allergies before the day.

The session is tailored for secondary and post-16.  There is a maximum capacity of 20 students.  For any questions contact lcf@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Imperial War Museum –  Exact meeting point to be communicated ahead of the day.

There’s more to fashion than just design!  It’s a great industry for entrepreneurs, marketers, and creatives.

Join the team at the Fashion Retail Academy’s new City location, Electra House, to discover the many careers in the business of fasion.

About this event

The morning will include:

• A tour of the building including facilities
• Time to explore the career options including the different types of apprenticeships and degrees available.
• Q&A with current students and course leaders.

This session is tailored to those in KS4-5, Years 10+.  For queries contact lcf@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Session provided by the Fashion Retail Academy The Industry-led Fashion College | Fashion Retail Academy

Join us for an exciting insight into jobs in Science – think chemists, pharmacists and biologists! This event will take a ‘Classroom Chats’ format, where three volunteers will speak about their roles followed by time for Q&A.

If you would like to sign up more than one class, please send the registration link to the teachers of each class so they can sign up separately.

If you have any questions, contact enquiries@inspiringthefuture.org

We’re offering the chance for 16-25 year olds with special educational needs or disabilities to join us at the home of the London Careers Festival, the City of London Corporation for a day of careers workshops, interview practice, and a chance to meet the professionals.

About the session

Discover the different roles involved in governing the Square Mile, central London’s business district.  From education to open spaces, event services to local councillors, there are lots of roles available in a government organisation like the City of London Corporation.

The day will run from 10.30am until 2.30pm and will involve:

• Tour of the City of London Corporation buildings.
• Meet & greet with a selection of departments.
• Work skills activities.
• 1-to-1 mentoring or interview practice with City professionals.
• Lunch provided.

The session is being co-delivered by the AFK Charity creating opportunities for young people with disabilities.

The session is tailored for students aged 16-25 with special educational needs or disabilities.  Please book companions as a teacher ticket.   Let us know about access needs on the signup form or contact lcf@cityoflondon.gov.uk

With just over two million jobs in the UK and one of the fastest growing sectors in the world, IT is a booming industry. There’s a range of both jobs and salaries with something for everyone. In a world of internet trends, companies more and more are required to have an online presence and create content that connects the companies to customers.

In this virtual session, students will hear from volunteers who work in IT and social media and discover first hand just how wide the variety of jobs are in this ever-growing sector. Students will also have the chance to ask the volunteers questions so they can find out what is important to them.

More than 1 class?

If you would like to sign up more than one class, please send the registration link to the teachers of each class so they can sign up separately.

London Careers Festival: Exploring Careers in Social Media and IT (KS4)

NOTE – Unfortunately, due to safeguarding, we cannot have individual students joining these virtual sessions. A teacher must register for the session on the student’s behalf and accompany them on the call.

If you have any questions, contact equiries@inspiringthefuture.org

Discover the fascinating careers in trades and crafts that shape the world around us, from essential roles like carpentry and electrical work to specialized crafts such as boatbuilding and stonemasonry.

These fields combine technical skill, creativity, and tradition, offering diverse pathways, including apprenticeships, self-employment, and entrepreneurship.

The session will also tackle gender stereotypes and show just how open the trades and craft sectors are.

The students will hear from skilled tradespeople and craftspeople, learn how these careers link to subjects they study in school, and explore the possibilities of building a fulfilling future in hands-on, impactful professions.

More than 1 class?

If you would like to sign up more than one class, please send the registration link to the teachers of each class so they can sign up separately.

London Careers Festival: Building the Future: Careers in the Trades (KS3)

NOTE – Unfortunately, due to safeguarding, we cannot have individual students joining these virtual sessions. A teacher must register for the session on the student’s behalf and accompany them on the call.

If you have any questions, contact equiries@inspiringthefuture.org

Celebrating our diverse and ever-growing city, join this interactive session for your children to hear more about exciting roles in construction – think architects building our future London and civil engineers keeping our city running!

If you would like to sign up more than one class, please send the registration link to the teachers of each class so they can sign up separately.

If you have any questions, contact enquiries@inspiringthefuture.org

Following our popular ‘Redraw the Balance’ format, where children draw jobs and think about roles before meeting them, this virtual activity will challenge stereotypes about well-known jobs!

Join us for a highly interactive session all expanding your pupils’ knowledge of the world of work.

If you would like to sign up more than one class, please send the registration link to the teachers of each class so they can sign up separately.

If you have any questions, contact enquiries@inspiringthefuture.org