ABOUT 400 students are set to take part in a Alcester Academy's first ever careers fair.
Staff at the Gerard Road school are busy preparing for the event which is offering students work experience, work placements, mentoring, workplace visits, apprenticeships and employment opportunities.
The event, called Alcester Ambitions, has been arranged by headteacher Paul Hyde in partnership with Warwickshire County Council.
It is being opened by Andrew Fitzpatrick from Tappex Ltd and will feature a selected of local businesses including Bromford Technologies, CAB Studios, EIC Ltd and Seco Tools.
Warwickshire County Councillor and Alcester Town Councillor Mike Gittus said: “Alcester Academy and Warwickshire County Council have a joint ambition to give local children the right tools to make informed decisions about career choices and we are determined to ensure that they have the skills to equip them for the working world.
“The role of employers is key to this project and I am delighted that local businesses are supporting Alcester Ambitions.”
The fair is taking place from 1.30pm to 4pm on Thursday, November 5.
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