There are several ways you can get involved:
Onsite visit
If a local business has signed up to open their workplace to young people during the week, there may be the opportunity for your group to take part in a workshop or tour. If you are based in one of our 77 priority areas please get in touch: we will support you to link up with a local employer, who will provide details about their activity. If you are based outside of a priority area and would like to arrange a workplace visit during the week, your local careers hub may be able to help connect you with an employer.
In-school engagement
Some businesses or individuals may offer an in-school opportunity, such as a careers talk or onsite workshop. If you are based in one of our 77 priority areas please get in touch, we will support you to link up with a local employer who will provide details about their activity. If you are based outside of a priority area, your local careers hub may be able to help connect you with an employer.
Online events
Some organisations may arrange their own online events, such as career talks or panel discussions. Our partners Speakers for Schools run a full online programme during the week, which is open to all registered state schools. They also offer Discover events focused on specific industries throughout the year: you can find out more and register to take part on the Speakers for Schools website and we will share a link to the virtual programme by September.
Independent activity
Using our film resources and lesson plans, your school can take part in Discover! Creative Careers Week by planning your own activities. Why not invite parents working in the creative industries to visit the school and take part in a careers fair? You could also interview school staff who have had previous careers outside of education. There are plenty of ideas in our toolkit.