Schools invited to attend Solent Language Network’s careers with languages event

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The Solent Language Network is pleased to invite primary and secondary schools to take part in the Careers with Languages event on Monday 6 October 2025 as part of the fortnight of focus on careers and employment with languages.

The event is part of a broader fortnight of celebration running from 6 to 17 October, which will also include competitions and promotional videos showcasing careers with languages.

The morning programme for secondary schools will run from 9.00am to 11.50am at Admiral Lord Nelson School.

This exciting and interactive morning is aimed at year 8 and year 9 students, designed to support them with the GCSE options process by exploring the rich and varied career opportunities that language learning can open up.

Morning programme:

Throughout the morning, students will take part in a variety of engaging and informative activities including:

  • Team-building challenges and quizzes focused on global culture and business
  • Inspiring videos about real-life careers that use languages and experiences from students who have studied abroad
  • Motivational talks from speakers who use languages in their professional lives
  • An interactive job hunt exploring roles where languages are key
  • Futbol Lingo workshop that links the worlds of football and languages

The afternoon programme for primary schools will run from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Admiral Lord Nelson School.

This interactive afternoon session is designed to inspire younger learners (years 5 and 6) by introducing them to the exciting world of languages and the diverse careers that language skills can lead to.

Afternoon programme:

During the session, students will take part in a variety of fun and motivating activities including:

  • Team-building icebreaker activities to connect through languages
  • Inspirational motivational talks encouraging students to appreciate language learning
  • Engaging videos showcasing careers with languages and student experiences abroad
  • A lively quiz exploring global cultures and traditions
  • Launch of a creative poster competition celebrating language learning
  • Futbol Lingo workshop that links the worlds of football and languages

This free event offers a powerful opportunity to inspire students to see languages not just as a subject, but as a gateway to global careers.

Places are limited, so colleagues are strongly encouraged to book early to secure participation. Secondary schools can bring up to 15 students.

To confirm your school’s attendance, contact Elle Smith at [email protected] by Friday 19 September. Include the number of students and staff attending.