TRANSFORM the way you think about the future
SCREEN SUFFOLK: FILM & OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COUNTY
For young people aged 14-18
Come along and find out about the film industry in our county, from what’s been filmed in Suffolk, advice from an award-winning local Director with a screening of their latest film and expert advice about how to get your first break into the industry.
This event will be managed and delivered by Screen Suffolk.
Date: Monday 25th October 2021
Time & Place: 10am-12pm, The Regal Stowmarket
DNA AND ALL THINGS FORENSICS
For young people aged 9-12
Explore the world of DNA analysis and Forensics and be a crime buster. Can you solve the crime and find out about the careers around the topic of Forensics in a fun and informative way?
Let’s dust for fingerprints and try chromatography to see how involved this subject can be.
This event will be managed and delivered by Kinetic Science.
Date: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Time & Place: 11am-12:30pm & 2pm-3:30pm, The Mix Stowmarket
FINANCE FOR THE FUTURE
For young people aged 12-18
Ever wanted to invest in the stock market? Have your chance to be a stockbroker with West Suffolk College for one day only! Best trader will win an Amazon voucher.
Take part in a Business simulation of the global capital markets that will engage students and introduce them to the world of stock market trading. Students will have the opportunity to invest in businesses and to see how their investments develop whilst managing their portfolio. Some will flourish and some will founder but all will learn about the world of stocks.
This event will be managed and delivered by West Suffolk College.
Date: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Time & Place: 2pm-4pm, John Peel Centre
WORKSHOP ON MUSIC AND EVENT INDUSTRIES
For young people aged 14-19
Whether you want to be in the spotlight or operating the spotlight come and find out from industry professionals what it’s like to work in these amazing industries. Do you want to work with songwriters? Be Arlo Parks? Travel the world on tour with Ed Sheeran? Put on festivals and events?
We’ll be hearing interviews with people who’ve done this, writing a bit of music ourselves (no talent required!), and doing some fun exercises.
Then join us at the John Peel Centre 7pm for a gig with the best of local talent, including Anorak Patch and Gabby Rivers (separate tickets required from the John Peel Centre via their what’s on page).
This event will be managed and delivered by Primadonna Festival.
Date: Wednesday 27th October 2021
Time & Place: 2pm-6pm, John Peel Centre
WHAT ARE
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS?
For young people aged 15+
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GET INTO MUSEUMS!
For young people aged 12+
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KITCHEN CHEMISTRY!
For young people aged 9-12
Chemistry can lead to so many career choices and we will showcase experiments that can be an introduction to the world of Chemistry. Through hands-on experiments like pH discovery, Terrific test tubes and Scary Science for Halloween, you can understand the joys of this subject. So much to try and do while achieving the very best science, and having the most fun!!
This event will be managed and delivered by Kinetic Science. To sign up for the morning session, click here.
Date: Wednesday 27th October 2021
Time & Place: 2pm-3:30pm, The Mix Stowmarket
A CAREER IN THE GAMES INDUSTRY
For young people aged 12-19
The video games industry is bigger than films and music combined and offers a vast range of careers that are more than just programming. Groundbreaking tech specialists, Maze Theory, will talk about creating immersive entertainment across animation, games development, film production and storytelling. Projects include Doctor Who – The Edge of Time and current work in development with Peaky Blinders.
This event will be managed and delivered by Maze Theory.
Date: Tuesday 26th October 2021
Time & Place: 10am-11:30pm, The Regal Stowmarket
START YOUR SPORT
JOURNEY TODAY!
For young people aged 13-15
The UK Sport and Physical Activity Industries contributes £38bn to the UK economy, with sustained growth over the last five years. There are jobs and opportunities readily available in all sectors of the industry.
Do you have a passion for sport?
After a whirlwind of sporting activity over the summer, have you been Inspired? Find out how you could be a part of it?
Dream it, Believe it, Achieve it with the Sports department at West Suffolk College.
This event will be managed and delivered by West Suffolk College.
Date: Wednesday 27th October 2021
Time & Place: 10am-12pm, The Mix Stowmarket
SPACE AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM
For young people aged 9-12
Are we the only species to roam the Galaxy? Let’s discover all about space through the weight of a planet, the size of the planets and creating star constellations. Do you want to discover “Space” in an exciting hands-on session and see where this exciting topic can lead you?
So much to learn and immerse yourself in. You will be amazed by how much of the cosmos you understand at the end of the session.
This event will be managed and delivered by Kinetic Science. To sign up for the morning session, click here.
Date: Thursday 28th October 2021
Time & Place: 11am-12:30pm & 2pm-3:30pm, The Mix Stowmarket
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, EXTENDED REALITY AND GAMIFICATION?
For young people aged 16+
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GOMENTA: ENTERPRISE AND STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS
For young people aged 16-24
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HERE'S WHO'S RUNNING THE SESSIONS
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have worked with some great individuals, businesses and organisations doing amazing work here in Suffolk and beyond. The sessions are about giving you ideas, choices, knowledge, and power to make connections, change perceptions and get to know some of the exciting careers available to you.
Here's what Careeriosity Festival is all about...
What is the Careeriosity Festival?
It’s five days of demonstrations, talks, activities and walks with a bunch of individuals, businesses and organisations doing amazing work here in Suffolk and beyond. It’s about giving you ideas, choices, knowledge, and power to make connections, change perceptions and get to know some of the exciting careers available to you.
Who’s it for?
It’s for young people aged 10-19 years who want to learn about different sectors and what jobs are available to them. Parents and carers are welcome too of course, there’s so much to learn and find out about, the more the merrier!
Why should I attend?
To meet and learn from a huge bank of talent, creativity and skill. Every session leader has been chosen for their wealth of knowledge ready to pass over to you by the end of the session.
Are the sessions recorded?
Some sessions will be recorded and made available online after the event via this website. We will make sure all participants are aware if the session is being recorded and if they’d like to get involved on the day. You’ll be able to opt out if you don’t want your photo taken or to be filmed.
What’s the cost?
All events are free. Thanks to the support of Mid Suffolk and Babergh District Council and all the partners involved in putting on the sessions.
How do I book?
You can book a session by clicking the button below the session you're interested in. It'll then take you to Eventbrite to complete your booking! Any parent or legal guardian must register anyone under the age of 16 on their behalf to book onto a session.
What’s the Safeguarding procedure?
All sessions will have a DBS checked Event Lead. This individual will have an up-to-date check in place and be fully Safeguarding trained.
Each venue will have a Safeguarding policy in place. Any parent or legal guardian must register anyone under the age of 16 on their behalf to book onto a session. Parents / guardians are also responsible for the drop off and collection of the young people.
What are your Covid-19 procedures?
The events will be run in accordance with current Covid-19 guidelines. Signage will be in place to provide necessary information on the day. We ask that you do not attend if you or someone in your household have tested positive or are symptomatic.
Do I need to bring anything?
Just yourself, a drink and maybe a snack or lunch depending on what session you’re attending – check your specific event details. Your phone and something to write on might be useful.
Who is organising the event?
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are organising these events with support from a range of partners. Funded through the government’s Welcome Back Fund, to help support young people within our districts to explore careers within Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM)
CONTACT US
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