Property developer Far East Consortium (FEC) hosted a ‘Have a Go’ careers event for local school children in North Manchester.
On Friday (11th November), more than two hundred Year 6 students from seven North Manchester primary schools – including St Augustine’s, Abraham Moss, Saviours, Abbott, St Malachy’s, Pikefold and Moston Lane Primary – came together to learn more about various industries and career routes on offer.
Held at Manchester Youth Zone on Rochdale Road, the event saw a total of ten businesses host stalls and run interactive workshops to give the children an insight into the jobs available in sectors such as construction, healthcare, and marketing.
As well as learning about the product development process and the ins and outs of planning applications, the children enjoyed a range of taster sessions, including a podcast workshop from local recording studio, Buzzin’ Sounds, a STEM workshop, and CPR demonstrations with Manchester Foundation Trust.
Exhibitors included Avison Young, Bruntwood, Citypress, Manchester Foundation Trust, Vinci, CRUK, MYZ, Buzzing Sounds, representatives from the Winning Hearts & Minds Project and Collyhurst & Moston Boxing Club.
The Have a Go event was organised by FEC, the developer behind Manchester’s Victoria North regeneration project. This includes a commitment to build 15,000 homes in Manchester city centre over the next decade, while improving amenities and supporting local communities.
The event fits into FEC’s wider social value commitments and aimed to raise career aspirations amongst young people in the Victoria North area.
Rebecca Kirkland, Community Liaison Manager at FEC, said: “I’ve loved seeing this event come together – particularly watching the pupils enjoy the activities and envisage their future paths and career possibilities.
“Events like this are really important for inspiring the next generation within North Manchester and we’re really pleased with how everything worked out.
“A special thanks goes out to all the exhibitors involved, who gave up their time and made the sessions so insightful and engaging for the children.”
Pupils from Pikefold Primary School also shared their highlights from the day, as one Year 6 said, “My favourite part was learning how to do CPR because if someone needs help, I would know what to do now.” While another pupil said, “I enjoyed the event because it made me think about what I want to be when I grow up.”
