London students shown career possibilities thanks to EQUANS

Students from a London school shown potential for a career in construction thank to careers day held by EQUANS.

Joined by staff from Clarion as well as our partner contractor, Wates, Social Value Manager for EQUANS, Julian Sanz, visited students at the Hatch End High School in Harrow in June, to deliver a careers day to showcase the potential employment opportunities within the construction industry.

Makeda Christie, a colleague of Julian's, who lives locally to the school kindly offered to talk to Year 7 and 8 students about her own career path, as well as the variety of career opportunities available at EQUANS.

Makeda and the other presenters made it clear that it is rare to have a career path that is straightforward, as often when you are young you may not know what you want to do ext. Makeda explained that in this situation, it's important to always be aware of the various opportunities open to you and to try something which interests you as you never know where you may end up working.

The session was a great way to introduce students to the world of work as well as;

• Broaden and raise career aspirations
• Help students have a better understanding of different routes into careers
• Build confidence
• Help to make a smooth transition between school and employment or further education