Jobs, Skills and Volunteering Event – Brentwood

The Year 11 careers programme included a visit to the Brentwood Jobs, Skills & Volunteering Event. As students begin to think more seriously about their next steps after school, opportunities to explore different pathways are especially important.

The event brought a valuable careers focus to the half-term, highlighting the range of routes young people may consider as they move towards further education, training and employment. Alongside academic qualifications, developing practical skills, personal strengths and a positive approach to new opportunities can help students prepare for the future.

Volunteering is also an important part of the careers conversation. Giving time to a cause or organisation can help young people build confidence, work with others, take responsibility and learn more about their interests. These experiences can be meaningful in their own right as well as helping students develop transferable skills.

For Year 11 students, careers education is about more than choosing one job. It is about understanding the possibilities available, learning how to make informed decisions and recognising that ambitions can grow and change. Exposure to different sectors and opportunities helps make the next stage of education feel more tangible.

At CBC, we want every student to see a positive future for themselves. We will continue to encourage aspiration, independence and informed choices as our Year 11 students prepare for the next chapter.