On September 19th, a team consisting of four parents and two staff members participated in the inaugural careers expo. The goal was to provide Year 12 students with insights into various professions and firsthand knowledge regarding the challenges associated with different career paths. This will certainly assist students as they decide on their future courses of study and career paths, as well as prepare for their work experience placement in the Trinity Term.

 

Our first speaker,  Ms. Jane Mberia, a finance professional currently based in Nigeria. She delved into the intricate aspects of finance and emphasised that studying this field can lead to numerous opportunities. 

Mr. Ole Sauer, a Real Estate and Land Surveyor expert, delivered an engaging presentation highlighting the vastness of the real estate sector. A significant takeaway from his talk was that real estate is accessible to anyone eager to grow and embrace new challenges. 

Architect Mr. Sam Gitau shared a heartfelt presentation about creativity’s impact on his profession while reflecting on several school projects he has worked on. He noted that although architecture is fast-paced, it offers immense rewards when bringing one’s creative visions to life. 

The entertainment industry drew significant interest through Mr. Sam Onyemelukwe’s talk about his role at Trace as an African and global media specialist within digital entertainment—a session that attracted considerable attention from attendees. 

Ms. Joan Aranga, serving as the school’s Legal Officer, discussed law’s versatility extensively; she highlighted various branches of law available for exploration according to students’ interests. Her presentation provided valuable insights drawn from her diverse experiences which have shaped her journey towards her current role at Turi. 

Finally, Mr. Martin Gathuru spoke about his engineering career as Operations Director at Turi focusing on project management challenges and meeting demands within this dynamic field.  

This was undoubtedly a valuable experience for the students, and we are eager to have more parents participate in the upcoming expo! 

Special thanks to Leanne Birrech for her assistance behind the scenes, to Ms. Carol Nyagah for her advice and guidance, and to Naomi Okioi for her assistance in ensuring that the technology and presentations proceeded smoothly. 

 

Dr. Mike Field