Step Into Your Future Week: Insights into Business, Economics and Finance

What an action-packed week A1 Greenhead College students on the Business, Economics and Finance Programme had during this year’s Step Into Your Future Week.

For those joining the Business, Economics and Finance programme, students experienced lectures in Marketing, Economics and Management, all based in the facilities at the University of Huddersfield Business School. Students also enjoyed talks from alumni such as Callum from BlackRock, who always attracts a sea of students staying behind after his talk to ask questions.

Local organisations Huddersfield BID and pharmaceutical company TEVA ran workshops with students, and it was great to see so many new ideas emerging from their presentations. KPMG ran a day-long assessment centre experience, featuring group tasks, an in-tray exercise and accountancy activities.

Day four saw a range of talks on topics such as interview skills, degree apprenticeships and an inspirational presentation from the former CEO of Barclays Bank. To finish the week, there was a bustling Careers Fair with stalls from both employers and universities.

As a real bonus, we were delighted to see A1 student Josh take up an offer of paid work with Huddersfield BID at their Get Your Geek On event, which has since led to even more paid work opportunities.