Our fourth annual Careers Day made a great return on Wednesday, 25 June.

Careers Day at Prior’s Court is not necessarily about showing the autistic young people with complex needs that we support possible future careers for them. It is about young people exploring the world of work, what people do for jobs out in the community, and roles young people might not otherwise encounter.

 This year’s event saw a brilliant mix of interactive sessions delivered by both Prior’s Court staff and external guests. These activities provided a window into a wide range of working environments, from public services to creative industries.

External supporters who helped with the event included:

• Thames Valley Police, including PCSO Paul Smith who who gave out copies of a book called PC Ben written by his colleague, 
• Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service,
• our catering supplier Sodexo,
• Newbury Buses,
• and musicians Dylan and Louis

Each visitor brought something unique to the day, offering insights, demonstrations and hands-on experiences that sparked curiosity and engagement. 

Young people could also access a wide range of activities provided by our staff members from across our teams. This included:

• Our on-site bakery team providing a cake decorating activity.
• Our on-site decorator doing artwork using templates.
• Tote bag design with our Young Adult Provision The Learning Centre staff.
• Our Marketing team exploring different types of photography.
• Use of PPE in the workplace.
• Our IT teacher using Virtual Reality to explore work.
• Our grounds staff supplying a tractor to explore
• Our Housekeeping learning staff suppliyng a floor cleaner for use
• Our performing arts specialists offering rotational activities to explore roles such as stage manager, sound designer, light designer, front-of-house and performing
• Our Healthiness team putting out an obstacle course.

A huge thank you goes to the many Prior’s Court staff members from across different departments who delivered sessions. Your creativity and dedication made the day both informative and fun for the young people involved.

Careers Day continues to be a highlight of the year - not just for what it teaches, but for the way it brings people together to support the learning and development of our young people in a truly meaningful way.

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