3855 Accent No 11 Oct 02 - Ashcombe School

Careers Fair“The evening was thoroughlyenjoyable and we were extremely welllooked after. Your pupils are bright, fun,polite and patient-a pleasure to talk to!”The biennial Careers Fair took place onthe 19th September. Kindly sponsored by UNUMProvidentand Unilever Best Foods UK, and paid for by the PTA, the event again gavepupils from Years 10 and 11, and students from the Sixth Form, the opportunityto find out in depth about their future in the world of work.Over 1500 people attended during the course of the eveningand over 100 careers were represented.Major Jon Boileau GoadAerospace EngineeringInsuranceRoyal NavyRetailBankingGraphic DesignVeterinary ScienceStockbrokingAccountancyAir TravelLawLocal GovernmentArmyMedicineConstructionInland RevenueArchitectureRAFAmbulanceFire & RescuePackaging“I think the event is veryworthwhile and gives the children amuch needed opportunity to ‘put a toe in thewater’ on possible job prospects.”Peter FrewerManaging Director,Anvil Innovations Limited9