‘What’s My Job’ Day-Employer Engagement at Melland

Students in Key Stages 3 and 4 enjoyed an exciting and engaging morning taking part in the What’s My Job? activity, organised by the North Manchester Business Network.

The event brought together a range of employers from different industries who challenged students to identify their jobs through a combination of props, clues and questioning. Working their way around a carousel of employers, students demonstrated excellent curiosity and confidence as they gathered information and attempted to uncover each volunteer’s profession.

The activity provided a valuable opportunity for students to develop and demonstrate our Skills for Life, particularly communication, teamwork, self-management, self-belief and problem-solving. Students asked thoughtful questions, worked collaboratively with their peers to analyse clues and used their reasoning skills to make informed guesses about the various careers represented. It was fantastic to see students growing in confidence throughout the morning and engaging so positively with the visiting employers.

The event also highlighted the wider contribution of our school community. Members of the Sixth Form supported the morning by photographing the event and helping to capture the many positive interactions between students and employers. Meanwhile, the 6^th Form Hospitality and Catering team kindly prepared a selection of refreshments and baked goods for our volunteer visitors, ensuring they received a warm welcome.

A huge thank you goes to all of the employers who generously gave up their time to support our students and share their career journeys. We would also like to thank the staff who hosted employers and those who helped supervise and support students throughout the event, helping to ensure everything ran smoothly.

An honourable mention must go to Lucy Jackson and Debbie Mellows for organising and facilitating such a successful event. Their hard work and commitment enabled students to gain valuable insights into the world of work and the many opportunities available to them in the future.

The morning was a great success, and students left with a greater awareness of career opportunities, increased confidence in speaking with professionals and a better understanding of the skills required for the workplace.

The North Manchester Business Network (NMBN)https://www.nmbn.org.uk/