Inspiring the Future is back with London Careers Festival for 2026! After the success of the last couple of years we are once again hosting a number of virtual activities covering a range of industries, sectors and themes from World Book Day to Growth in the Green Sector. This year we are back with five virtual activities for primary school aged pupils and one virtual activity for secondary aged students, as well as an in-person secondary school activity too!
Find all the details about our virtual offers below. There is more information about the activities available on their registration page – just click on the activity which interests you! If you are interested in the in-person event, head to the London Careers website to find out more.
NOTE: These events are for London-based schools ONLY
Primary Virtual Activities
World Book Day (KS1)
Thursday 5th March – 09:30-10:15. Jump into the world of books and discover a range of jobs required to bring stories from someone’s head to a page in a book!
British Science Week (KS2)
Friday 6th March – 09:30-10:15. Join the Primary Futures team for a special and interactive event about jobs that use science – think biologists, chemists and much more!
Challenging Gender Stereotypes (KS2)
Tuesday 10th March – 09:30-10:15. In celebration of International Women’s Day, join us for this event where we will be challenging gender stereotypes in the world of work. Pupils to explore how anyone can succeed in any career, regardless of gender.
Skilled Trades (KS2)
Wednesday 11th March – 13:30-14:15. This activity will introduce children to jobs that are important in our communities like electricians, plumbers and carpenters.
Skills for the World of Work (KS2)
Thursday 12th March – 09:30-10:15. Pupils will how important soft skills are in a range of jobs from three volunteers. They will be able to see how these skills they practice at school can be used later in life.
Secondary School and College Virtual Activities
Greener Futures: Exploring Growth in the Green Sector
Tuesday 10th March – 09:30-10:30. The Green Sector is one of the fastest growing industries in the world and in this session, students will hear from volunteers from a range of organisations talk about how sustainability is so important for organisations.
Visit London Careers Festival to see what else is on offer.
If you have any questions or queries about any of the activities above, please contact us at: enquiries@inspiringthefuture.org