Our Careers Fair on Thursday 8 October brings together an impressively broad mix of employers, universities, professional organisations and specialists from the world of work. From aerospace and engineering to law, healthcare, marketing, policing, conservation, hospitality and entrepreneurship, students will have the opportunity to discover just how many different routes their interests and talents can take them.
A world of possibilities
Rather than simply presenting students with a list of jobs, our Careers Education programme encourages them to explore industries, ask questions and understand the different routes into further study, training and employment.
At this year’s Careers Fair, students will be able to meet representatives from organisations including:
Airbus | Aerospace & Engineering
A global aerospace company offering careers and apprenticeships across engineering, manufacturing, technology, project management and business support.
Chester Zoo | Conservation & Wildlife
A world-renowned conservation organisation offering insight into careers spanning animal care, conservation, education, science, hospitality, communications and more.
Aecom | Engineering & Infrastructure
A global infrastructure consultancy working across engineering, architecture, environment, transport and project management, with opportunities for apprentices and graduates.
General Cosmetic Safety | Cosmetic Science & Regulation
A specialist consultancy working in product safety, testing and regulatory compliance – demonstrating the fascinating science and regulation behind the beauty and personal care industry.
Nuffield Health Chester Hospital | Healthcare
Careers extending well beyond doctors and nurses, with opportunities in physiotherapy, diagnostics, administration, hospitality and a wide range of healthcare support roles.
Aaron & Partners | Law
A North West law firm offering routes into legal careers including solicitors, paralegals, apprenticeships and professional support roles.
David Antrobus Marketing | Marketing & Communications
A marketing agency working across digital marketing, branding, content and business growth, offering insight into creative and client-facing careers.
Cheshire Constabulary | Policing & Public Service
Careers ranging from neighbourhood and detective work to digital investigation, communications and specialist support roles.
West Cheshire Museums | Heritage & Culture
Opportunities across museums, education, conservation, exhibitions, visitor services, events and administration – proving that a passion for history can lead in some wonderfully varied directions.
The Ice Cream Farm | Hospitality, Food & Visitor Experience
A Cheshire-based attraction and food producer with careers spanning food production, hospitality, retail, events, marketing and customer experience.
Altimex Ltd | Electronics & Manufacturing
A Chester-based electronics manufacturer specialising in PCB assembly, LED lighting and cable assemblies, with opportunities in engineering, manufacturing and technical support.
Roston’s (Village and Country Homes) | Property
An independent estate agency offering careers across property sales, lettings, marketing, administration and customer service.
PepsiCo | Food & Consumer Goods
A global business offering a broad range of careers across manufacturing, commercial, marketing, supply chain and business functions.
Royal Navy | Defence & Specialist Careers
With opportunities spanning engineering, healthcare, aviation, IT, logistics and warfare, alongside apprenticeships, professional qualifications and opportunities to travel.
Reaseheath College | Land-Based & Specialist Education
Offering courses and apprenticeships across agriculture, animal care, horticulture, engineering, sport, food and business – ideal for students whose interests don’t necessarily fit a traditional academic route.
University of Chester | Higher Education
A local university offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate pathways, with industry links, placements and a strong focus on employability.
Cheshire College – South & West | Further Education & Apprenticeships
Providing A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships and higher education routes, with strong employer links and opportunities to develop practical skills.
It takes a community
The breadth of the Careers Fair is also a reflection of the strength of the wider Abbey Gate College community.
Alongside employers and education providers, we are delighted to welcome Old Saightonians, parents and friends of the College, who are generously sharing their own professional experience with our students.
Their careers span an equally fascinating range of fields: from entrepreneurship, IT and AI, construction and project delivery to photography, tourism, politics and economic development, policing, hospitality, care, healthcare, automotive design, languages and global media.
There will be opportunities to hear from people working with organisations such as VisitEngland, PepsiCo, Bentley and Croud, as well as those who have built businesses of their own.
For students, this offers something particularly valuable: the chance to have an honest conversation with someone who has actually navigated the world of work – including the twists, turns and unexpected opportunities along the way.
Careers education isn’t just about choosing a career.
It is about helping students understand themselves, recognise their strengths, develop confidence in unfamiliar situations and begin to see the possibilities that lie beyond school.
The Careers Fair is one part of that wider programme, giving students the chance to speak directly to people working in different industries, find out what those careers actually involve and discover routes they may never have considered.
Because sometimes the most useful careers conversation begins with: “I didn’t even know that was a job.”
