Pop-Up Shops and Career Event

Pop-Up Shop Experiences

Enterprise | Application

Students have taken part in a series of pop-up shop events in partnership with local organisations and community groups. These experiences provided opportunities to apply employability skills in real-world settings while building confidence, independence and communication skills.

Skills Developed
✓ Customer Service ✓ Communication ✓ Money Handling
✓ Teamwork ✓ Problem Solving ✓ Independence

 

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)

Students sold products in professional environments and engaged with members of the public, gaining valuable customer service experience.
The Shenley Centre

Students supported a community project for older adults through sales, packaging products and customer interaction.
Chatham Place, Northfield

Students ran a pop-up shop within a retirement village, helping residents with purchases and developing confidence when speaking with customers.

"I liked talking to customers and helping people choose what they wanted to buy. It made me feel more confident."

– Bears Student

Included SEN Careers Fair

Employer Encounters | Exploration
Exploring Future Opportunities

Students from Key Stage 5 attended the Included SEN Careers Fair, where they met employers, training providers and organisations offering inclusive opportunities for young people with additional needs.

Students were able to:

  • Ask questions about jobs and training opportunities
  • Explore supported internships and further education pathways
  • Practise speaking to employers
  • Learn about options available after school

The experience helped students build confidence when speaking to unfamiliar adults and develop a greater understanding of future opportunities.

"I enjoyed meeting different employers and finding out about jobs I didn't know existed."

– KS5 Student