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ljczzzi i 11. ■ CAREERS EXPO’B7 B X.:.J We invited two Cashmere High "School students, Craig ■' L.- Burman and Helen Castelow, to comment on their impressions Ejgfol of Careers Expo 'B7. ■,' fsywj Craig Burman said:- MEM?. Rw “From modelling to manufacturing, all was revealed at the MaK| Careers Expo ’B7 held at Canterbury Court, from February 26 m to 28. ® “Aimed at senior levels at secondary schools, and job hunters, the Careers Expo ’B7 showed that the term ‘career’ ; Uli dealt with far more than just particular trades. Rather, it , ,| ranged from support and information for job-seekers and the unemployed right through to employee rights. A wide variety Three Darfleld High School students, Louise of institutions held stalls at the show, from the Army to the Fletcher (left), Fiona Brookes (middle), and jjp&l Real Estate Institute. Pamela Berry (right), photographed at the “It was disappointing to note, however, that some took the Careers Expo *B7 jounalism display. EW? iggga opportunity to advertise their own business, as opposed to ; giving career information. This led to minimal information on “Despite its shortfalls, the Careers Expo is an excellent idea aspects of the job, and far too much flashy advertising and, with some minor adjustments, could be made into a Jggg: IjiWy material. beneficial, annual exhibition.” jjKjsjSj “Other stall holders, however, maintained a high standard. Helen Castelow commented:llggl The majority had a representative ready to answer questions, “Most career displays were very colourful and provided easy ||||;:] and some even provided staff to operate machines. This gave reading with posters, pamphlets and photos. Organisers were |||| still further insight into that particular trade. ready to assist pupils by answering any questions or explaining “On the other hand, some displays were grossly lacking in a particular career. |;|||;j information. Little thought or preparation appeared to have “The horticultural display and bee keeping provided us with T | gone into these stalls, .with the result that interested people samples of their delicious honey and, on our right, we had the Hj were left uninformed and somewhat disillusioned. chance to look at the ‘clever bees’ which made it Herb tea was Swig! “Community organisations like Aldersgate Workshops, and also available close by. 1““ the Resource Centre merit special mention. Their task was not “I overheard one girl saying that there weren’t enough ||| an easy one—they are relatively unknown, and they had to professional jobs displayed. There was also thought that some I educate the public on their role in society. Each of these stalls career stalls could have been more appealing to draw students’ 'j had representatives, and all were a credit to their organisa- interests. j xi ” A |||l tions. They provided clear, comprehensive information, backed I thought Careers .Expo ’B7 was well worth the visit and |||] with displays, pictures, and a seemingly never-ending supply of students must .have been helped in deciding their chosen career. ,> | 71| '' printed material. . Hopefully, if Expo is on next year students will be able to have |:||;| “This, the first Careers Expo to be held in the South Island, more time to visit career stalls at a leisurely pace. It’s well .' i deserves much praise. A lot can be learnt from it. However, worth the time.” a ' j ~j~~~ any future Expo could concentrate more on careers and v |\ A career-based matters, avoiding the exploitation of a good idea I \ A /I | by profiteering business persons.” ▼ |rNEWSPAPERS< |H | The cheapest textbooks in the world! pupil i B H| further information ABOUT N.I.E. C | I would like N.I.E. to contact me. 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