Marble Arch businesses played a vital role in equipping hundreds of students with knowledge and insights to help them prepare for the world of work as part of National Careers Week.
Through our Community Programme, employee volunteers from six local companies engaged with students across multiple events, offering career inspiration, practical advice and industry insights. Activities included Careers Talks introducing secondary school pupils to different industries and local employers, an International Women’s Day event championing female career pathways and a Futures Fair providing valuable guidance to college students preparing to enter the job market.
Here we celebrate the transformative activities that engaged and empowered over 400 local students in their employment journeys as part of National Careers Week.
The Marriott Marble Arch team at the Futures Fair.
Career Talks
National Careers Week kicked off on 3 March 2025 with a Careers Talk led by staff from Hilton London Metropole for 100 Year 7 students (aged 11-12) at Marylebone Boys’ School. The hotel team introduced students to the diverse career opportunities within hospitality, sharing personal career journeys and insights.
On 4 March, it was Sowga, the mechanical engineering contractor for British Land, who inspired Year 9 students (aged 13-14) with a Careers Talk on vocational career pathways. 90 students learned first-hand about careers in plumbing, electrical work, engineering and senior management from professionals who had trained and progressed through these roles.
The Hilton London Metropole team deliver a presentation at Marylebone Boys’ School.
Sowga volunteers speak to students about career apprenticeships in engineering.
Championing women in leadership
On 4 March 2025, three businesses came together to support female students at a Women in Leadership event held at MBS Sixth Form in celebration of International Women’s Day.
The evening began with an informal networking session, where 27 female students had the opportunity to speak with business leaders about career aspirations and professional journeys. This was followed by an inspiring talk from a senior female leader at Hammerson, who shared her career story, and concluded with an advice roundtable featuring representatives from Adams Street Partners and Sowga.
An employee volunteer from Adams Street Partners provides insights to sixth form students.
A Sowga employee shares her experiences as a female in the engineering industry.
Futures Fair
On 6 March 2025, City of Westminster College hosted its annual Futures Fair at the Paddington Green campus, providing an invaluable opportunity for over 200 students preparing to enter the job market.
Employee volunteers from London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch and Healthcare Central London engaged with students studying Hospitality and Health & Wellbeing. Companies hosted dedicated stands to offer career advice, discuss recruitment opportunities and lead industry talks – interactive sessions designed to provide key industry insights and answer students’ questions.
Marriott Marble Arch gave an overview on the benefits of working in hospitality.
The Healthcare Central London team welcome students at the Futures Fair.
A huge thank you to all the businesses who participated in our National Careers Week programme: Hilton London Metropole, Sowga, Adams Street Partners, Hammerson, London Marriott Hotel Marble Arch and Healthcare Central London. Your time, insights and mentorship have helped shape the career aspirations of hundreds of young people in our community.
