Central Hall Westminster welcomes students for World of Work Day Central Hall Westminster (CHW), part of Central Hall Venues group, welcomed students taking part in World of Work Day on 17 May for an immersive experience of the venue.
World of Work Day
The event was organised by Yes Futures, a national education charity which provides personalised support to help students realise their potential.
World of Work Day is part of Yes Futures’ personal development programme for schools in London and the South East to help students realise their potential and develop the life skills needed to succeed in further education, training and employment.
Event industry insight
The day was designed to offer insight into how the events industry works and the range of roles available.
This was the second time CHW has taken part in the scheme with 11 students aged 10-11 from Shelley Primary School in Horsham, Sussex, spending the day at the venue for a programme of interactive and educational sessions.
Hosted in partnership with CHW’s in-house AV and production partner, White Light and caterer, Green & Fortune, the students were also given a tour of the venue.
White Light’s team based at Central Hall Westminster gave the students an insight into the technical production requirements for delivering events. Through a demonstration of a time-coded ‘show’, elements of lighting and audio were synchronised, to emulate the ‘behind the desk’ experience in a live environment.
Students also took part in a speed networking event followed by an opportunity to ask questions for each member of staff. The day was rounded off by a cupcake making session with on-site caterer, Green & Fortune.
Anna Glazebrook, head of communications at Central Hall Venues, said: “We hope the students visit has inspired them and offered insight into the exciting range of roles available in the industry as well as the skills required.”
