Over 800 Students to Explore Exciting Career Opportunities at Basingstoke Event

Get Inspired Basingstoke 2025 Event

More than 800 students are set to attend a careers event in Basingstoke, hosted by EBP South at the Apollo Hotel on February 5 and 6. This initiative aims to educate students from across Hampshire about the variety of careers available in the region.

The event, sponsored by AWE, BAE Systems Submarines, Test Valley Borough Council, and TrustMark, will feature interactive activities provided by businesses, designed to raise aspirations and help students develop key employability skills.

Quotes from Sponsors

Tom Rogers, BAE Systems early careers and skills development practitioner, expressed: "We are pleased to sponsor Get Inspired Basingstoke 2025 and look forward to a really inspiring couple of days."

Simon Ayers, chief executive of TrustMark, added: "As a leading sponsor of Get Inspired, we are keen to raise awareness of the career opportunities available in the construction industry and reach out to as many students as possible to see how we can educate and nurture the growth of the next generation."

Impact from Previous Event

After attending the 2024 event, 97% of students reported learning about job types or careers they were previously unaware of, highlighting the event's effectiveness in expanding students' career knowledge.