The NextGen Virtual Careers Event which took place recently was met with overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees.
Aimed at school pupils from S1-S6 across Lanarkshire, this was an opportunity to showcase the wide variety of careers available within NHS Lanarkshire.
The event has hosted 1,000 attendees in past years, however due to recent circumstances, the booths have been made available for students to attend virtually.
The NextGen Medicine Programme is facilitated by NHS Lanarkshire’s Medical Education department, with the main objective of widening access to medicine for the next generation.
Dr Sophie Equi, who assisted with hosting the Medicine Virtual Booth, said “I think the booth was really successful, and believe it was the most attended booth of the event! There were lots of great questions posed to us by the pupils and hopefully the format allowed them to ask things they may be too nervous to ask in person.”
Working alongside North Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire Council, the medicine programme offers a structured course of events for school pupils – with the opportunity to meet staff and explore opportunities through a variety of events.
Detailing the importance of students attending careers events, Dr Equi said “There is such an expanse of career opportunities available to the youngest generation. These events can help pupils to consider career pathways they may not have considered or may not even have heard of.”
NHS Lanarkshire currently has over 100 various careers, with around 60% being registered and requiring further education: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/careers/explore-our-careers/
Following the success of the first NextGen Virtual Careers Event, there will be another taking place on 8 September 2022. For further details, please contact Leeann Montgomery, Training Co-ordinator –Leeann.montgomery@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
