Careers Fair

At Gumley, we are dedicated to providing every student with the highest quality careers education, which is student-centric, raises aspirations for life and empowers all students to plan and prepare for their next step. Our personalised approach to careers education aims to inspire the potential of every student and support every individual to discover their best next step.

Our annual Careers Fair was an incredible success, as we welcomed exhibitors and contributors from a range of sectors and industries, including:

Toyota/Michelin
Mars
Smith and Nephew
Santander
Virgin Media
Metropolitan Police
Combined Services (Army, Navy, RAF)
Southern Water
Arrogant Pixel (Gaming)
Black Box Media (Film)
Government Law
West London NHS
Kier Construction
FLB Accountants LLB

University of West London – our local university
Law, Business, Creative Arts, Music Production, Media and Gaming, Nursing, Drama

Other HE providers

University of Roehampton, St Mary’s University, Twickenham, University of Hertfordshire, Richmond University US/UK
University of Reading (Psychology)

Apprenticeships

West Thames College
Achieving for Children
Combined Services
Metropolitan Police
Virgin Media
West London Careers Alliance
Other contributors were freelancers from corporate finance, drama, media, composition etc.

We were thrilled to receive such incredible feedback from contributors and students:

Comments from contributors:

One of the best events I have been to. Students were fantastic and it was really well organised

Touched by how polite, respectful and engaged everyone was.

This event was really, really good. I think it was executed really well. There was a variety of organisations and educational institutions available for students to learn about. The students on hand were brilliant all day asking if we needed any refreshments and always making sure we were alright. The catering was fantastic. So much selection! I think this was a brilliant event and should be done every year like this!

The students were very interested compared to other fairs I've been to. The questions they were asked to find out on the sheet was useful for the ones too shy to ask much, but then lead to good conversations.

Gumley's Careers Fair 2024 offered us as ambassadors for careers in games the opportunity to have many useful conversations with a wide number of students. We were able to offer advice for subject choices, suggest extracurricular activities, and point towards high value learning materials or research. While games studies certainly wasn't for everyone, many students came away with the knowledge of a career and study path that they were likely not previously aware of.

I thought it was an extremely well-run event. The students were very engaged and I hope took a lot away from the day.

Comments from students:

I thought it was perfect, and organised really well. I found it very helpful!

It is the best careers fair ever

It was good, gave a lot of information.

I think the people brought in explained everything simply and truthfully. Gave me a better perspective on the world of law as well as other potential careers.