Careers and Higher Education Fair
The Misbourne holds an annual Careers and Higher Education Fair with around 100 exhibitors. Misbourne students, families and students from other local secondary schools, are invited to attend this popular event which provides an opportunity for young people to find out more about careers and education opportunities.
Who exhibits
- Representatives of professions including law, accountancy, teaching, and medicine who were able to talk about their career path and what it’s really like to work in their chosen field.
- Representatives from the creative industries including design, photography, and screenwriting
- A selection of universities and colleges
- Apprenticeship specialists
- Gap Year companies
- Careers Advisor
Why students should attend
- Visitors were able to talk to people from different backgrounds about what their job involves.
- Exhibitors were available to discuss their own qualifications and experience.
- Students were able to find out the skills, qualifications and attributes employers are looking for.
- The event helps students with their options choices, for example GCSE and Post 16.
- University exhibitors can provide generic advice on UCAS applications, finance and university life.
- Students will be able to discuss work experience possibilities with some of the exhibitors.
- Some of the exhibitors will be able to discuss apprenticeship vacancies.
To download the Students' Careers and Higher Education Fair Planning Booklet click here.
Click here to view the list of exhibitors updated 26 March 2025. The 2026 event will be held March 26 - if you would like to exhibit - please contact hhill@themisbourne.co.uk for information.
Information for exhibitors - FAQs