Year 9 pupils at Kingsbury Green Academy swapped their usual lessons for a day of workplace challenges as part of the school's Modern Work Experience Programme.
Instead of travelling to employers, businesses and education providers came into school, giving pupils the chance to work on real-life tasks linked to a range of careers. Organisations taking part included Bath Spa University, Babcock International, AB Marketing, Access Creative College, Right at Home, Siemens Mobility and Calne Town Council.
Working in teams, the pupils tackled employer briefs before presenting their ideas, helping them build skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving and confidence.
The Work Experience Day forms part of the academy's wider careers programme, which aims to give pupils a range of experiences during their time at the school. Students are matched with employers based on their interests and career aspirations, helping to make each opportunity as relevant as possible.
Careers Coordinator Elaine Cook said: "We are incredibly grateful to all of the organisations that supported our Year 9 Work Experience Day. Their willingness to share their knowledge, expertise and industry insight provided our students with a fantastic opportunity to experience the world of work in a practical and engaging way.
"By working on real employer projects, students were able to develop key skills, increase their confidence and explore future career pathways."
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