'What Next?' Careers Showcase for Year 10's & 11's, 24 September | Event in Weston-super-Mare | AllEvents

'What Next?' Careers Showcase for Year 10's & 11's

Weston College

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Wed, 24 Sep, 2025 at 04:30 pm

3 hours

Winter Gardens

Free Tickets Available

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Date & Location

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025 at 04:30 pm to 07:30 pm (GMT+01:00)

Winter Gardens

Royal Parade, Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom

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About the event

'What Next?' Careers Showcase for Year 10's & 11's
Discover career opportunities from local and national employers to help discover "What's Next" for you!

About this Event

Step into the future at What Next, a dynamic careers fair like no other! This is your chance to explore a world of opportunities, meet inspiring professionals, and discover the pathways that could shape your future.



Here’s what you can look forward to:

Connect with EmployersChat with local and national employers to learn about real career opportunities and what they’re looking for in future talent.

Experience Weston College LifeHear directly from our students and staff about what it’s really like to study at Weston College.

Attend an Inspire TalkAttend our exclusive Inspire Talks - short, powerful sessions designed to motivate and guide you on your journey. (You must prebook to attend these talks - they will be recorded and sent out to those who cannot attend)

Plan Your PathSpeak with college staff to find out which courses can lead you to your dream career.




Quiet Slot: 4:30pm - 5:00pm

We understand that visiting a bustling event can be overwhelming for some prospective students and their families, so we have created a special time designed to provide a more relaxed and tranquil experience. There will be friendly staff trained to provide assistance and support with sensitivity and understanding.

Who Should Attend the Quiet Slot?

  • Learners who prefer a quieter, less crowded environment.
  • Individuals with sensory sensitivities or those who experience anxiety in busy settings.

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Agenda


🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Quiet Slot

Info: We understand that visiting a bustling event can be overwhelming for some prospective students and their families, so we have created a special time designed to provide a more relaxed and tranquil experience. There will be friendly staff trained to provide assistance and support with sensitivity and understanding.



🕑: 05:00 PM
5:00pm Slot - General Admission

🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
5:30pm Slot - General Admission

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
6:00pm Slot - General Admission

🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
6:30pm Slot - General Admission

Inspire Talks


🕑: 05:05 PM - 05:25 PM
Inspire Talk: A Levels

Info: Find out who A Levels are best suited for, explore the variety of subjects on offer, and learn how they can lead to university, apprenticeships, or a wide range of career options. Whether you're planning your next steps or helping someone else decide, this session will give you a clear picture of where A Levels can take you.



🕑: 05:05 PM - 05:25 PM
Inspire Talk: Apprenticeships & Kings Trust Programme

Info: Explore how Apprenticeships can help you build a career while gaining real-world experience and getting paid. Learn about: The available industries, how to apply and stand out and local employer insights and opportunities!



🕑: 05:05 PM - 05:25 PM
Inspire Talk: Diploma and Technical Qualifications

Info: Discover how diplomas and technical qualifications can equip you with sector-specific skills that employers value. In this session, we will highlight how these qualifications offer practical, hands-on learning and clear pathways into employment, apprenticeships, or higher education. If you're looking for a more direct route into a skilled career, this talk is for you.



🕑: 05:35 PM - 05:55 PM
Inspire Talk: Foundation Pathways - Getting Ready for What’s Next

Info: Not sure where to start? We’re here to help.


If you’re predicted GCSE grades 1 to 3 (or G to D), or don’t have formal qualifications, this session is for you. Weston College offers personalised pathways to help you build confidence, boost key skills like English and maths, and take that important first step toward your future.


No matter where you are now, we’ll support you every step of the way — because your journey matters.



🕑: 05:35 PM - 05:55 PM
Inspire Talk: T Levels

Info: Discover what T Levels are and how they combine classroom learning with real-world industry placements. Hear inspiring stories from students and employers about the impact of practical learning and how T Levels are preparing young people for successful careers.



🕑: 06:05 PM - 06:25 PM
Inspire Talk: A Levels

Info: Find out who A Levels are best suited for, explore the variety of subjects on offer, and learn how they can lead to university, apprenticeships, or a wide range of career options. Whether you're planning your next steps or helping someone else decide, this session will give you a clear picture of where A Levels can take you.



🕑: 06:05 PM - 06:25 PM
Inspire Talk: Apprenticeships

Info: Explore how Apprenticeships can help you build a career while gaining real-world experience and getting paid. Learn about: The available industries, how to apply and stand out and local employer insights and opportunities!



🕑: 06:05 PM - 06:25 PM
Inspire Talk: Diploma and Technical Qualifications

Info: Discover how diplomas and technical qualifications can equip you with sector-specific skills that employers value. In this session, we will highlight how these qualifications offer practical, hands-on learning and clear pathways into employment, apprenticeships, or higher education. If you're looking for a more direct route into a skilled career, this talk is for you.



🕑: 06:35 PM - 06:55 PM
Inspire Talk: Foundation Pathways - Getting Ready for What’s Next

Info: Not sure where to start? We’re here to help.


If you’re predicted GCSE grades 1 to 3 (or G to D), or don’t have formal qualifications, this session is for you. Weston College offers personalised pathways to help you build confidence, boost key skills like English and maths, and take that important first step toward your future.


No matter where you are now, we’ll support you every step of the way — because your journey matters.



🕑: 06:35 PM - 06:55 PM
Inspire Talk: T Levels

Info: Discover what T Levels are and how they combine classroom learning with real-world industry placements. Hear inspiring stories from students and employers about the impact of practical learning and how T Levels are preparing young people for successful careers.




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Ticket Info

Tickets for 'What Next?' Careers Showcase for Year 10's & 11's can be booked here.

Ticket type Ticket price
4:30PM - Quiet Slot Free
5:00PM - General Admission Free
5:30PM - General Admission Free
6:00PM - General Admission Free
6:30PM - General Admission Free
17:05 - Inspire Talk: A Levels Free
17:05 -Inspire Talk: Apprenticeships Free
17:05 - Inspire Talk: Diplomas (BTEC's and UAL) Free
17:45 - Inspire Talk: Foundation Pathways Free
17:45 - Inspire Talk: T Levels Free
18:25 - Inspire Talk: A Levels Free
18:25-Inspire Talk: Apprenticeships Free
18:25 - Inspire Talk: Diplomas (BTEC's and UAL) Free
19:05 - Inspire Talk: Foundation Pathways Free
19:05 - Inspire Talk: T Levels Free
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Winter Gardens, Royal Parade, Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
'What Next?' Careers Showcase for Year 10's & 11's, 24 September | Event in Weston-super-Mare | AllEvents
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