"I attended the event in 2016 and was blown away by the number of organisations and Schools involved. I regularly attend events like this and I was overwhelmed with how many employers and providers lent their support. Not only that but the impact on local students was impressive as so many were able to attend. I know those I spoke to came away from the event feeling informed, supported and encouraged to fulfil their potential."

Pete

"A well-organised event which gave my children the opportunity to meet apprenticeship representatives. This enabled them to make more informed decisions regarding their further education."

Jeanette Hunt

“After having worked with the career development team at Chase terrace I strongly believe that they offer the premium service that students deserve. A strong leadership coupled with the positive support from the head teacher the team have gained strength, this is the type of service that should be modelled across all schools.”

William Davies - Hill, Apprenticeship Manager at BRI-STOR Systems

‘"The Careers Event helped me by providing the opportunity of speakers with employers face to face about their Apprenticeships. I have since gone onto leave Year 11 this year and I have started an Apprenticeship with one of the employers I met at the last event!"

Dylan Pickin

"The previous events at CTTC have been fantastic. Well organised and a great opportunity to talk to lots of young people from the area about their plans for the future, as well as to meet employers and other providers from the area. The events are a brilliant resource for young people and their family giving them the chance to speak to professionals about a wide range of possible careers."

Rachael McDowall - Sales and Marketing Co-ordinator at Performance Through People

"The vast amount of providers and the differentiation of exhibitors has always impressed me. For me personally, it stands out more the Skills Show at the NEC because there are local providers who attend which has raised awareness of opportunities on my own doorstep. The previous events have helped me carve out my own career path"

Sam Gillion Year 12

"This is the premier school event in our calendar, with the most employers and guidance of any event other than the “World Skills or Big Bang events Probably the largest and most important school-based careers fair in the region.”

Barry

"A fantastic array of exhibitors offering my children the opportunity to gain a glimpse into several opportunities available to them. It can be a daunting time in a child's journey but having an event like this, where everything is in one place, made decisions about future learning, apprenticeships and careers that little bit clearer"

Mrs Lewis - Parent of Charlotte Lewis

"I wish all Schools and Academy’s where as keen to work with local businesses as Chase Terrace have been and continue to be as they are well aware or should I say Julie Poppleton is very well aware of the importance of these contacts with local businesses, the career event are second to none well organized and have the correct percentage of Employers, training providers and Universities as I see all too often Universities far out way the employment mark and apprentice routes post school and sixth form. The knowledge of the students is second to none when it comes to their post school options and this is testimony to the passion and hard work Julie and her team put into making this happen. "

Mark Stones - Apprentice Recruitment & CSR Manager at Perkins Engines Co Ltd

"Career events like this are essential. As a College, it is our responsibility to inspire and educate students to make the right choice and to prepare them for their chosen career. We have been attending this event over that last few years and we are a big believer that because of this event, students always come away with lots of advice, support and information to help them decide on their next steps. We love engaging with all of the students that attend and there is always an amazing atmosphere between students, parents, staff and businesses. We are looking forward to attending again in November as we have lots to talk about, especially now we are offering courses and apprenticeships in Cannock again at the Cannock Chase Skills and Innovation Hub."

Jayne Hill - Marketing and Events Officer at South Staffordshire College

"I have found the careers event's at our school so useful in researching potential Careers and University courses. They gave me the opportunity to meet Mark Stones who works for Perkins Engineering. He offered me a week’s work experience placement which without attending the Careers Events this would not have been possible."

Harriet Simmonds