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Who Supports Our Careers Programme?

At Uckfield College, we are incredibly fortunate to benefit from a vibrant, diverse, and supportive business community, alongside a growing network of accomplished alumni. These individuals and organisations play an essential role in enriching our Careers Programme, offering guidance, inspiration, and real-world experiences to our students through work experience placements, career events, and ongoing mentorship.

Our Supporters

We are proud to work in partnership with a wide range of local, regional, and national employers, universities, apprenticeship providers, and training organisations. These valued partners actively support our Careers Programme in many ways, from hosting students for work experience to attending careers events and sharing their professional journeys.

(Please scroll down to see just some of the fantastic organisations that regularly support our students.)

Uckfield College Annual Careers Fair

Held every March, our Annual Careers Fair continues to grow in scale and impact. Over 50 organisations participate each year, bringing a wide range of opportunities and career paths to life through engaging, interactive stalls.

The Careers Fair offers students the chance to meet employers, explore university and apprenticeship options, and gain invaluable insights into the many routes available after school. The event is consistently praised for its dynamic atmosphere and inspiring presentations.

Work Experience

Work experience is a cornerstone of our Careers Programme. We run placements for both Year 10 and Year 12 students, and we are immensely grateful to our business community for their ongoing support in providing high-quality, meaningful placements.

These opportunities allow students to explore different career paths, build confidence, and develop essential employability skills. Feedback from both students and employers consistently highlights the positive impact of these experiences.

Testimonials and Podcast Feature

In March 2025, Stephanie Aguilera, our Aspirations Leader, was invited by the Uckfield Chamber of Commerce to appear on the Uckfield Business Podcast, where she was joined by two Sixth Form students. Together, they shared insights into how our Careers Programme, supported by local businesses and alumni, empowers students and prepares them for the future.

Watch the podcast episode on YouTube: Uckfield Business Podcast – March 2025

Listen on Spotify: Uckfield Business Podcast – Audio only

You can also find quotes from students and volunteers below, reflecting on the value and impact of their experiences with our Careers Programme.

Get Involved

If you, your business, or your organisation would like to inspire and support the next generation of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Whether it’s offering work experience, attending a careers event, or speaking to students about your industry, your involvement can make a lasting difference.

Contact: Stephanie Aguilera, Aspirations Leader, s.aguilera@uckfield.college
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Uckfield College Alumni

Are you a former student of Uckfield College? We'd love to hear from you!

Join our growing alumni network to stay connected, attend events, and share your journey with current students.

Get in touch with Stephanie Aguilera: s.aguilera@uckfield.college

Join our LinkedIn Alumni Group: Uckfield College Alumni

Thank You!

A heartfelt thank you to all our business partners, organisations, and alumni who continue to give their time, expertise, and encouragement to our students. Your support is invaluable—and deeply appreciated.

Our supporters include:






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The Importance of Professional Networking

Professional networking remains as vital today as ever—playing a key role in shaping career journeys and unlocking future opportunities. For our students, building these connections can offer a wealth of benefits, including:

Opening doors to new career and educational opportunities
Exchanging ideas and contacts that can support personal and professional growth
Connecting with professionals across a range of industries and at different stages in their careers
Exploring diverse industries, professions, qualifications, and pathways to make informed choices about the future
Gaining valuable insight into recruitment processes and understanding what employers look for
Broadening horizons and increasing awareness of emerging roles and career fields
Enhancing social confidence and well-being by engaging with a wider professional community

Networking not only supports career development—it inspires aspiration, builds confidence, and helps students see what’s possible.

Testimonials from both students and volunteers who have attended our career events:

Student Feedback Professionals and Alumni Networking Event:

"I really valued all of the people that volunteered their time to talk to us. I felt there was a good variety of people in industries that I am considering for the future."

"Overall, this day has been really helpful as I've been able to talk to many people who work within a business to get a sense of what I will need to have in terms of skills. As well as this, I have also been able to gain more information about what to put on my CV and what not to put as well as what will help make my CV stand out compared to others."

"I gained a lot of insight from meeting with professionals and discussing their career journeys. It also made me realise there are many more ways to get where I want to go than I was previously aware of."

"It allowed me to understand career and higher education opportunities I can take to try to maximise employability."

“Gave me an insight into various other careers that I previously did not know about.”

“Having the chance to talk to people who were once in my position.”

“Talking to people from different areas of careers as well as with different levels of education.”

“The advice they were able to give me that would help me in the future and what I can do to realise my aspirations.”

“Useful info, was able to talk to people in careers that interest me and learn about the routes some people took to get to the job they are in today.”

Volunteers Feedback for both Interview Skills and Professionals & Alumni Networking Event:

“Uckfield College always set the benchmark in terms of what good careers support looks like”

“Well structured event, good duration and interesting hearing about a variety of ambitions.”

“The ability to give feedback / tips to the students + try some lateral thinking questions (which they coped with really well). Was a joy to meet such well-prepared candidates.”

“The students that attended were engaging”

“Listening to the students, these events are vital as they are at such a delicate transitional time, writing their personal statements, completing application forms, CV's and attending interviews. It enables us to help give them additional tools to thrive, advise on approach to conversations, networking and interview techniques.”

“It really was an excellent day which was really enjoyable and being able to share some tips to help (even if it is a little bit) makes it worthwhile. I would be really happy to continue supporting the College with future similar types of events.”

“This was my first practice interview event I've supported. It was well organised and I had a great time speaking with different students and giving advice and guidance.”

“Really enjoyed the event, it was great to support the students in preparing for interviews.”

“The practice interview event is definitely a success and all the students seemed to enjoy it.”

Student Feedback on our Careers Fair

“I liked that you could talk to and learn from the stands that were there. You could talk to stands with careers/universities/colleges you were interested in as well as learning new things from other stands there that interested you that you would not have found out about otherwise.”

“Being able to actually speak to the people about their company and future options for me.”

“Learning about self made companies and entrepreneurs.”

“It gave me very realistic goals for my future and ways to achieve my future careers”

“Engaging in conversation”

“The atmosphere”

“I liked speaking to the employers themselves and asking why they are interested in what they do, and how they got there.”

“I liked that there was a range of employers and universities there that I could speak to help me consider all of my options.”

Exhibitors’ Feedback on our Careers Fair

“Feeling of giving something back to the community and seeing some faces light up.”

“Variety of 'exhibitors', well organised, engaged young people!”

“Lots of staff on hand supporting and a good atmosphere”

“The set up of the event allowed all students to actively engage with different people. It worked well with year 10's 11's and sixth form students. Also allowing time for other years to attend.

Sixth formers attending, friendly students and friendly staff”

“So well-organised, and attendees very well cared for - sandwiches, coffee etc. The students were great - asked engaging questions, and were ready and willing to have a go at tasks on the stall.”

“The atmosphere was so positive and the staff were so friendly!”

“Range of exhibitors with lots of choice for the students”

“It was so well organised and the students were all directed by the members at all times during their visits.”

“The students were engaging and it was great to get the opportunity to engage directly with the students and learn about some of their aspirations. It was exciting to see so many motivated students eager to explore career opportunities.”

“Positivity of students and interest in a variety of future routes.”