Insight 45 - Magazine - Page 6
GENERATION STEVENAGE 2025
I
n the largest Generation Stevenage
event held to date, over 1,300 young
people from 19 schools flocked to
Knebworth Barns on 15th May to learn
about the plethora of exciting career and
training opportunities available locally.
With 70 exhibitors, the event showcased
Hertfordshire’s global sector strengths
in film & TV, construction, life sciences
and more, while enabling employers to
connect with their next generation of
talent.
Every secondary school in Stevenage and
North Herts, including the SEN schools and
6
North Herts FE College, brought targeted
group of students, allowing them to build
relationships with employers directly; gain
confidence and understand the job roles
and career pathways on offer.
A ‘twilight’ session in the evening allowed
students from all schools and year groups
to attend with their parents and carers.
Martyn Patching, Careers Leader at
Barnwell School in Stevenage, praised
the event’s impact: “Thank you to the
Careers Hub for organising such a brilliant
event, giving Barnwell students insight
and access to so many amazing industry
professionals.
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