National Careers Week

What’s your dream job, and what do you have to do to land it? This week, Capital City College (CCC) has been packed with inspiring events with top employers and expert speakers, all here to help students take the next step towards their future as part of National Careers Week.

National Careers Week is a week-long celebration of careers guidance and educational resources across the UK to help young people develop awareness and excitement about their future pathways.

Capital City College has a wealth of resources for potential and current students looking to explore possible career paths. For students who are curious about becoming barbers, carpenters or careers in STEM fields and the digital sector, CCC has a lot to offer.

Events taking place at CCC this week:

• Year 12 A Level Film Studies students from the King’s Cross centre attended a BAFTAs/ Into Film for ‘Career Insights’ event, which featured an interview with actor Susan Wokoma, who talked about her journey, experiences and insights on the industry. This was followed by a panel session of industry professionals discussing how they got into their roles and offering advice and guidance to young people on how to break into the film industry. 
• Creative students will be treated to a networking event for creative and digital media students hosted by Production Futures.
• Dr Chinedu Agwu, a Lecturer in Biosciences at Brunel University, will be holding a talk with science students
• Finance sector companies, Investment 20/20 and Fulcrum, will give a talk on how to apply to work experience opportunities.
• The Investment Association in the City will be hosting Year 12 A Level students
• And all week, ERIC, the free careers app for young people interested in entering creative industries, are delivering online talks about creative careers including advertising, fashion, film and TV, games, writing and journalism. 

Wondering where to start?

Read some of our most clicked-on blog posts for simple, step-by-step guides on careers in construction, education, digital industries, and more!

• How to become a bricklayer in the UK
• How to become a teacher in the UK
• How to become a carpenter in the UK
• How to become a barber in the UK
• Ignite your interest with our top 10 Digital Sector careers

Want to know more?

Come to one of our open days to find out more about how our courses can kick start your career.

Prospective students and parents can learn more about the courses on offer at some of the upcoming open days.

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