12th, May 2023

Active supports students with GCSE choices

Active Financial Planners have always had a passion about helping others achieve their career goals, whether that be career development with their own staff, welcoming young people into their office for exciting work experience or heading out into the community to visit schools and help prepare students for their futures.

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Recently, the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) took a proactive step towards empowering young students with a better understanding of the different career pathways available to them. To achieve this objective, NPCAT organised an insightful and engaging career event spread across an entire week for 13-14 year old students, in which Active Financial Planners were quick to volunteer their support.

The primary aim of this event was to provide year 8 students with access to valuable information and knowledge regarding diverse career options available to them in various sectors. The event was planned keeping in mind the needs and expectations of students who were at a critical juncture in their academic journey. Active Financial Planners were instrumental in sharing their experiences, insights, and knowledge, which can help students make informed decisions about their future careers.

The Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) organised the career events across three of their Tees Valley schools, which attracted an impressive turnout of over 350 students. The career events provided a perfect platform for students to interact with experts and gain invaluable insights into different sectors and how their academic interests and aptitudes can align with their career goals. Active Financial Planners was one of the prominent organisations that offered exceptional support to the event, sharing their expertise and knowledge to help students make informed decisions about their future career pathways.

The career events organised by the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) were a valuable means of empowering young students with the knowledge, skills, and insights required to make informed decisions about their future career pathways. Active Financial Planners- alongside Jacksons Law Firm and Seer BI’s contribution to the event was noteworthy, and it helped create a positive impact on the students, inspiring them to explore diverse career options and pursue their passions with confidence.

33,500

Students supported since 2012
with life-changing industry-led work experience programmes and enrichment events

28,000

Hours of engagement with employers
connecting students directly with people in various job roles for real-life career experiences

750

Business members involved
from a range of sectors who co-designed and delivered our industry-led career programmes

"“This has been so educational, not only for the students but also the teachers; I had no idea of what really went on down here. This is great knowledge that I can take back with me and share with the other colleagues and students.”"

Teacher, Middlesbrough

""It was very informative and was definitely worth every minute. The speakers and staff were very kind and helped us all build a better understanding of the world of engineering. This was an insight I doubt I could have gotten anywhere else.""

Year 7 Student, Redcar

"“I am grateful for the help and life changing experience High Tide have gave me and believe that I wouldn’t have got this chance anywhere else. I believe that without high tide I would have never received or had an opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge”"

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"“My experience with High Tide provided me with amazing opportunities and allowed me to meet very influential people who have helped me to gain confidence as well as skills I will take with me for the rest of my life.""

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"Start to finish there was loads of enthusiasm from the employees and the students! Really fun to be a part of this!"

Age 17, 5-day VWEX (Engineering)

"I enjoyed the work experience, I learnt new skills on how to write my CV and what employers look for."

Age 13, Discovery day (Employability)

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