From Public Health to IT, and from Communications to Highways, teams from across Bedford Borough Council turned out in force for a careers fair on Wednesday evening.
The event, held at Borough Hall, was aimed at children in care and care-experienced young people, as well as children who the Borough works with.
Dozens of staff from throughout the Council manned stalls where they talked to young people, their parents and guardians about the careers we offer.
And both Chris Morris, the Council’s Service Director for Education, SEND and Schools, and Deputy Chief Executive Craig Austin, gave short talks about their own career journeys.
The fair was part of our wider work to inspire young people to think about their future and understand the breadth of opportunities available to them.
Cllr Jane Walker, Portfolio Holder for Valuing Families: Children’s Services said; “I was so proud of the number of staff who gave up their time to speak to our young people and show them just how many opportunities there are for them – whether that is with us at Bedford Borough Council or in the working world more widely.
“When you are still at school it’s difficult to imagine how many possible careers there are. Whatever awaits these young people in the future, I hope that Wednesday evening’s event helps them to make the absolute most of their future.”