On 24 June, Christ’s Hospital hosted its annual GE Careers Keynote and Networking Conference – a dynamic and engaging event aimed at helping students explore potential future career paths and develop confidence in networking with professionals.
The evening began with two keynote talks delivered in Big School. Old Blue (former student) Matt West gave an insightful session on entrepreneurship, start-ups and the tech industry, while renowned composer and director Tim Benjamin (also an Old Blue) offered a fascinating look into careers in music and the arts.
Later, the main Careers Conference took place, where students had the opportunity to attend two of eleven themed industry tables. Each table represented a different sector – from engineering, medicine and law, to creative arts, entrepreneurship, the Armed Forces and the Civil Service. With over 25 professional guests in attendance, many of them Old Blues, students benefitted from hearing directly about varied career journeys and the steps involved in breaking into each field.
Students praised the event for its impact, describing it as ‘a great experience’ that gave them ‘a helpful insight into a whole field of profession’ and ‘specialist advice’ that would aid future decision-making. One student remarked how valuable it was ‘to hear directly from Old Blues who know the school and could share their real-life experiences.’
Christ’s Hospital is immensely grateful to all the professional guests – especially our alumni – who gave up their time to support current students. Their generosity, expertise and enthusiasm made for an inspiring evening, and we are proud to continue connecting past and present generations of CH students in this meaningful way.
