News A Step In The Right Direction 12.02.2026

Last week Collyer’s welcomed 300 learners and their supporters to their highly rated Next Steps Careers Fair.

Over 40 exhibitors included: Thales, Kreston Reeves, Assurity, Rolls Royce; The Army, Border Force, Sussex Police, Civil Aviation Authority; Creative Technology, Honeywell, Plumpton College, St Catherine’s Hospice and lots more!

Rebecca Adams, Collyer’s Director of Personal Development was delighted: “The exhibitors said the event was an excellent way to engage with the next generation of employees and help with their careers choices.

“Special thanks to Georgina Campbellwood and Julie Crysell for the planning, organisation and employer engagement. Additional thanks to Emma Burns,  Jo Bull, Andrea John and Ian McAlister who all supported on the night to help the event run smoothly.

“There was a fantastic buzz throughout this very well attended evening and it was great to receive such wonderful feedback from students and their supporters.”

Andrea John, Collyer’s Vice Principal (Pastoral) said: “The evening was a massive success. Huge thanks to Rebecca, and the Collyer’s team for making this next steps’ event possible.

“We are also colossally grateful to the exhibitors who our students found knowledgeable, engaging and inspiring.”

Photo credit: Ian McAlister