A series of hospitality-themed activities encouraged S2 pupils from St Machar Academy to consider careers in the industry.
The S2 year group from St Machar Academy participated in a series of fun, interactive activities set by employers to provide them with a taste of different roles in the hospitality industry.
Over a two-day period, the S2 pupils were divided into smaller groups, allowing them to speak directly with hospitality industry professionals and ask questions. In their groups, they also tackled a variety of themed activities, including:
The pupils enjoyed the session, interacting well and asking questions about both full-time career opportunities and part-time roles that might be available to them from age 16+.
Several of the industry representatives followed up to extend a separate invitation to pupils to visit them on-site, providing the young people with a further opportunity to gain insights into a hospitality working environment.
“The pupils seemed to have engaged really well with it and I think the micro activities/bitesize approach worked really well. ”
Representatives from Johnston Carmichael Wealth helped S6 pupils prepare for life beyond school via a series of financial wellbeing sessions.
A session for S2s, designed to give context and workplace-relevance to the 'M' in RMPS (Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies).
Small group discussions with industry experts helped to prepare S6 pupils for their next steps.
