School Careers Events – We Need Your Help!
Hi All,
We have a selection of Glasgow schools that need employer support in 2025 and we are looking for volunteers!
Can you provide us with some support and help shape our future workforce?
School: St Margaret Mary’s Secondary School
Type of Event: Careers Event
Date and Time: Wednesday 5th February 1pm – 3.30pm
Year Group: S2, S4, S5 and S6
Specific Sectors: Any available sectors
School: St Mungo’s Academy
Type of Event: A pupil visit to a hotel or hospitality employer. A workplace tour and demo/hands on activity. An inspirational talk from an individual(s) team member(s) covering their role, the pathways into the role, qualifications required and what other opportunities exist within the organisation or sector in general.
Date and Time: A Tuesday or Thursday in late February/early March – the coordinator is happy to liaise directly with the employer.
Year Group: S4 – S6
Specific Sectors: Hospitality, Hotel.
Specific Themes: Front of house customer/food service and kitchen (chef).
Specific Activities: Workplace visit, tour, hands on activity or an inspirational talk.
School: St Mungo’s Academy
Type of Event: An inspiration talk from an individual or organisation covering their role, the pathways into the role, qualifications required and what other opportunities exist within the organisation or sector.
Date and Time: Any Monday from 1:15pm – 2:05pm
Year Group: S5
Specific Sectors: Construction
Specific Themes: Construction industry, colleges and apprenticeships
Specific Activities: Class talk or activity
School: Knightswood Secondary School
Type of Event: Hospitality Mock Interviews
Date and Time: No specified date but times are as follows:
Monday 1.50pm – 2.40pm or Thursday 10.25am – 11.15am
Year Group: S4 – thirteen young people to be interviewed
Specific Sectors: Hospitality
Specific Activities: Conducting mock interviews for S4 hospitality pupils.
The SQA requires two people to interview each young person and there will only be two questions.
- Why do you want to work in the hospitality industry?
- What skills and qualities do you have which would make you suitable for this position?
Please email us at dyw@glasgowchamberofcommerce.com if you are interested in supporting our schools.
