Careers & Futures News

Below, you’ll find the latest updates, inspiring stories, and highlights from our Careers & Futures programmes and events. Explore how St Simon Stock Catholic School empowers students to discover their passions, develop skills, and prepare for successful futures.

Thursday 10 July 2025 Year 8 and 9 Apprenticeship Awareness Talk Earlier this July, our Year 8 and 9 students took part in an inspiring Apprenticeship Awareness Talk delivered by Lizzie from Careers Enterprise. The session explored what apprenticeships are, who they are for, and just how broad the opportunities can be — with over 700+ different industries, roles and apprenticeships currently available.
Thursday 10 July 2025 Year 12 Apprenticeship Talks In June, our Year 12 students had the opportunity to explore the growing world of apprenticeships and discover the resources available to help them find and apply for these opportunities.
Monday 23 June 2025 Year 10 Careers in Context Day – The Mystery of Mr Fishman’s Twin This year’s Careers in Context Day had our Year 10 students donning their detective hats once again, faced with the mysterious “murder” of Mr Fishman’s twin brother – a twist worthy of any true crime series and a follow-up to last year’s unforgettable case of Mr Fishman himself!
Thursday 27 March 2025 Labour Market Presentations for Year 8 & 10 On Thursday 27 March, 'The Education People' led a presentation on Labour Market Information to all Year 8 and 10 students.
Friday 21 March 2025 Sixth Formers Explore Future Pathways at Apprenticeship Fair On Friday, 21 March, our Sixth Form students had the invaluable opportunity to attend the Apprenticeship Fair at the Leisure Centre in Mote Park.
Wednesday 19 March 2025 Year 10 MidKent College Day On Tuesday, 18 March, a group of Year 10 students took an exciting step towards their future careers by attending an open day at MidKent College.
Monday 10 March 2025 National Careers Week 2025 From 3 to 8 March, we celebrated National Careers Week (NCW), a fantastic opportunity for students to explore future pathways and career opportunities. Throughout the event, our Careers Lead, Mrs Boulton, shared daily emails with parents, carers, and students, packed with valuable resources, including:
Friday 14 February 2025 Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025! This week, we were excited to participate in National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), a fantastic opportunity to explore the wide range of pathways available to our students beyond traditional academic routes.
Monday 11 November 2024 British Army Careers Workshop On Monday, 11 November, we were honoured to welcome representatives from the British Army as part of our Careers and Futures Programme. The visit began with an informative talk where the Army representatives outlined the diverse pathways and career opportunities available within the British Army. Students learned about apprenticeships, roles in the regular and reserve forces, and the wide range of careers across all sectors of the industry, from logistics and engineering to healthcare and technology.
Wednesday 23 October 2024 Careers Fair 2024 On Wednesday 22 October St Simon Stock Catholic School held its highly anticipated annual Careers Fair, welcoming a diverse group of vendors and giving students a valuable opportunity to explore their future career paths. Attendees included representatives from universities, the RAF, Kent Police, FCC Environment, British College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bellway, Gallagher Group, Scania, College of ESports, Whitehead Monckton Law, The Electrical Academy, Natwest Group, UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) and RDT Limited.
Wednesday 16 October 2024 Kent Police Visit Inspires Year 12 & Year 13 Criminology Students On Wednesday 16 October, our Year 12 and Year 13 Criminology students had the exciting opportunity to welcome two officers from Kent Police - Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Talboys and Sergeant Claire Boichat. As part of our Careers & Futures program, the officers shared their personal experiences within the force and discussed the diverse range of career options available within Kent Police.
Monday 22 July 2024 Year 12 Students Explore UCAS Discovery Day at Detling Showgrounds Earlier this term, our Year 12 students embarked on an insightful journey to the UCAS Discovery Day held at Detling Showgrounds.
Friday 12 July 2024 Year 10 Workplace Experience 2024 At the beginning of July we had the opportunity to take two groups of Year 10 students out into the community to experience the workplace in two very different industries.
Wednesday 10 July 2024 Careers in Context Day: Unravelling the Mystery On Wednesday, 10 July, our Year 10 students embarked on an intriguing and educational journey during our Careers in Context Day. The day was designed to engage students in a practical and immersive experience, blending learning with a thrilling 'murder mystery' challenge.
Friday 26 April 2024 Exploring Opportunities Beyond: Students Thrive at College Campus Visit! On Wednesday 24 April we were invited to bring a mixed group of Year 9 and 10 students to the Oakwood Park campus of MidKent College.
Wednesday 1 November 2023 The British Army Careers visit We were delighted to welcome The British Army to the school on Monday 30 October. They delivered a 2 hour fully interactive Roadshow event for selected Year 10 - 13 students.
Tuesday 24 October 2023 Careers Fair 2023 Wednesday 18 October saw the return of the St Simon Stock annual Careers Fair. This year we had representatives from over 10 different industries who came to educate students about their field of expertise and offer professional advice on pathways post-secondary school.
Thursday 6 July 2023 Gallagher Open Day On 6 July we took a group of Year 10 students to the Gallagher Open Day. The students had to opportunity to explore the career pathways within the construction industry and take part in challenges and activities.