Upcoming Event: Careers with Languages 2026 (Secondary)
🌍 Upcoming Event: Careers with Languages 2026 (Secondary)
Inspire Students to See Languages as a Gateway to Their Future!!
The Solent Language Network is delighted to invite secondary schools to participate in our Careers with Languages Event, taking place on:
📅 Monday 5th October 2026
🕘 9.00am – 11.50am
📍 Admiral Lord Nelson School, Portsmouth
This exciting and interactive morning is designed for Year 8 and Year 9 students and aims to support the GCSE options process by showcasing the diverse and rewarding career opportunities that language learning can unlock.
The event forms part of a wider Careers with Languages Fortnight running from 6th–17th October, celebrating the value of language learning through competitions, promotional videos and careers-focused activities.
🎯 What Students Will Experience
Students will take part in a range of engaging, interactive and inspiring activities, including:
🌎 Global Culture & Business Challenge
Team-building activities and quizzes exploring international cultures, communication and global business.
🎬 Careers with Languages
Inspiring videos featuring professionals who use languages in their careers, alongside stories from students who have studied abroad.
🎤 Guest Speakers
Motivational talks from professionals whose careers have been enhanced by their language skills.
🔎 Interactive Career Hunt
A dynamic activity helping students discover the many careers where languages are an advantage.
Japanese Language & Culture
A special session introducing students to Japanese language and culture, highlighting how learning Japanese can open doors to future opportunities.
⚽ Futbol Lingo – Motivation Through Sport and Language
One of the highlights of the morning will be Futbol Lingo, a high-energy online workshop connecting football, languages and global careers.
Students will discover how language skills can lead to exciting opportunities in:
- Sport
- Media
- International travel
- Business
- Global communications
This engaging session is designed to challenge stereotypes and help students understand the real-world relevance of language learning.
🌟 Why Attend?
This free event offers a powerful opportunity for students to see languages not simply as a school subject, but as a pathway to:
International careers
Travel and cultural experiences
Higher education opportunities
Employment in a global economy
Personal growth and confidence
📋 Booking Information
✅ Free to attend
✅ Schools may bring up to 15 students
✅ Places are limited and early booking is strongly encouraged
To confirm attendance, please contact:
📧 Elle Smith – esmith@salterns.org
Booking deadline: Friday 18th September
Please include the number of students and staff attending when making your booking.
