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Career Networking

The Second Future Careers Networking Day was held by the Tourism Centre of Leeds Met on 9 April 2008. Again a mix of staff and industrial speakers took part including two of our own alumni. It was again judged to be one of the best career development events of the year with over a hundred and twenty Tourism and Entertainment Management students and speakers taking part.

Image: Graham Whitworth and students

Graham Whitworth leads career callisthenics - an echo of Debbee Dale's question "How high can you reach?".

Image: The audience - well, part of it)

Over 140 students took part from levels 2 and 3 of both the Tourism and Entertainment Management courses.

Image: Annett Nottingham opens the conference

Associate Dean of the International Faculty Annett Nottingham opens the event at 10am.

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Serious thinking ....

Image: And more serious thoughts

New ideas from speakers about studying and future careers-planning really did give food for thought.

Image: Debbee Dale

Debbee Dale of AA Appointments

Image: The competitiveness of the current job market was one factor that was provoking deep thoughts.

The competitiveness of the current job market was stressed by many speakers.

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William Culver-Dodds of the Harrogate International Festivals spoke of the town's successes and new projects such as the Sports Writing Festival being developed in partnership with Leeds Met.

Image: Student audience

There were several speakers during the day. Informal workshops followed and the lunch break (provided in the hospitality areas of the Headingley Sports Stadia where the event took place) gave more chances to question the visitors.

Image: Sean Callaghan

Sean Callaghan, Director of the Headingley Experience Hospitality Services, not only welcomed the students and speakers but led a tour of the famous cricket and rugby stadia and the associated hotel and conference facilities.

Image: Bill Maxwell of the Institute of Travel and Tourism

Bill Maxwell is a Board member of the Institute of Travel and Tourism. He recalled a long career in the industry, where he is one of the best-known leaders. ITT supports the final-year Tourism Consultancy Ventures module.

Image: Laura discussing possible career moves with a student

Laura Dean from the Careers Development Team discusses options with a final year student.

Image: Getting good advice is always pleasing

It's always good to get advice from experienced industry representatives. Brings a smile to any final-year student's face.

Image: Charlie and Graham talk futures

Charlotte Brown (still Charlie to us) graduated in Tourism Management in 2002 and is now working in Town Planning and starting a postgraduate course in the subject. She joined us to pass on her experience and top tips to present day students.

Image: Marah Gardner

Marah Gardner from the Careers Development Team at Leeds Met.

Image: Richard Bryan and level 2 students

Richard Bryan (right) graduated in 2001 and joined Questions Answered in York. He rose through the ranks and is now Managing Director of what is now called QA Research, one of the leading consultants on tourism, especially in the public sectior.

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