C2S Changing Lives and Inspiring Young People
C2S Educational Outreach Live makes BBC News
This Page Provides Information for Students, Parents, Schools, Colleges and Universities
Included in the Day
For 2026 we have great plans with many workshops and events returning for the third year.
- Over 60 Exhibitors to visit from all sectors and size of organisations
- Mock Interviews
- Speed Networking
- Financial Wellbeing Workshop
- CV Writing and Career Insights Workshop
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshop
- Education Zone – Universities, T-Levels, Colleges
- First aid demonstrations
THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND
If you are a school, College or educator:
If you are a parent, or student:
Meet our Headline Sponsor
Proud to announce the headline sponsors for Educational Outreach Live 2025 is First Thought Care Services.
First Thought Care Services are an organisation passionate about investing in people, nurturing talent and empowering individuals through learning that is key to building stronger communities and brighter futures. Founded in 2020, First Thought Care Services provides high-quality, person centred care and support across Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. They deliver a unique model of continuous supported living, alternative education provision, community outreach, and tailored intervention support.
With a dedicated team of over 80 professionals, they prioritise training, upskilling and leadership development across all levels. They actively encourage lived experience, diversity, and fresh perspectives in their workforce, helping every tea member grow their confidence and capabilities.
Find out more at First Thought Care Services – Care, Nursing Agency, Nursing, Care
What Students said about the Event
“It was fantastic, I met my future employer today!”
Student from Gloucester Academy
“This is the best career event I have ever been to, I met so many businesspeople”
Students from Tewkesbury School
“I loved the speed networking, it was so much fun and I learnt so much about business and the different options, I have stopped worrying I don’t know what to do yet”
Student St Peters School
90% of students that completed their activity card said the event was excellent and the other 10% said Good
What Schools said about the Event
“I just wanted to thank you for giving our students such a great opportunity yesterday. It was a fantastic event and our students thoroughly enjoyed it. I can only imagine how much time and effort had gone into planning such a huge event. I had very good feedback from my colleague who sat in on the CV workshop. She said Emma Summers, CEO at Juice Recruitment was excellent so I would be interested in signing our students up for that again next year.”
“I just want to repeat how delighted I am that our young people are being given the opportunity access a local, diverse and inclusive careers event. Us Careers Leads have waited a long time for a centralised event to happen so thank you for taking this on”.
Sarah Baird – Careers Lead, Tewkesbury Academy
“It delivered beyond our expectations, our more challenged students were so inspired by the event and came back saying they had met their future employers, buzzing with excitement about their future career opportunities. It couldn’t have gone better, which is a testament to the incedible hard work of the C2S Team. All our students absolutely loved it, the event was set up so perfectly, it was engaging and delivered on all levels. Our students thrived and a massive thank you from all of us. It makes a world of difference to the community to have this opportunity – thank you.”
Lucy Blick – Gloucester Academy
About the Day
Students from schools, colleagues and universities from across the county are invited to join us for this annual event, the biggest educational outreach live event in the region.
Every year we bring together over 1,800 students from Year 10 upwards to meet over 60 businesses, and higher education organisations.
If you are a school, college or university then please get in touch and book your students onto this FREE one-day event!
Join hundreds and hundreds of students for an inspiring, educational, uplifting, informative day!
This one-day event will provide the opportunity for students to chat to as many businesses as they can, from all sectors and size, attend Mock Interviews, Financial Wellbeing Workshops, Career Support Workshops, Speed Networking Sessions with business leaders and professionals and learn about first aid.
Why Should Students Attend?
Students can join us to stretch their minds, develop their personal skills and build valuable connections. They can learn about future career opportunities and experience a day getting to know some of the best, most exciting organisations in the region!
A must for any student that wants to progress in life, find a great career path and learn more about how to access future job opportunities and reach their full potential!
Please pre- register so we are aware of your arrival and departure time on the day.
The event closes at 4pm.
Parking, registration and entry are free for students, schools, colleges and universities.
There is a café open till 4pm that serves hot and cold drinks and refreshments and is a cashless facility so credit cards only.
First Aid Demonstrations & Mock Interview Sessions
NHS: Raising awareness of first aid skills.
Visit the NHS & Wellbeing Zone to lean about first aid and a career in the NHS and Care Sector.
Mock Interview Sessions
By popular request Headline Sponsors First Thought Care Services will be holding Mock Interview Sessions again throughout the day. Schools can book these in advance and give your students the opportunity to build on their skills and confidence.
Further Education Zone
Colleges and Universities on hand in the education zone to talk to students about their options for T-Levels, apprenticeships, College, University and all further education options.
Why Should Schools & Students Attend?
C2S Ticking the Box The Gatsby Benchmarks of Good Career Guidance:
- A stable careers programme.
- Learning from career and labour market information – ✅
- Addressing the needs of each pupil.
- Linking curriculum learning to careers – ✅
- Encounters with employers and employees -✅
- Experiences of workplaces – ✅
- Encounters with further and higher education – ✅
There has never been a better opportunity to meet organisations from all sectors and size under one roof!
Businesses from every sector and size of organisation will join us. A chance for students to explore what’s on offer locally, connect with future employers, apprenticeship opportunities, T-Levels, work experience, and get careers advice. Explore the many job roles within an organisation, learn more about what employers are looking for and how you can get your dream job in the future!
Volunteering Partner
We are delighted to announce a collaboration with Caring for Communities and People (CCP). For the third year they will be providing our volunteers for this event. With many years of experience working with young people, disadvantaged individuals, and the business community, they are the perfect partner.
The team at CCP are DBS checked and experts at supporting young people and their needs and will be on hand at the event to help and assist anyone who needs it. They will man the support desk and make themselves available to help students and businesses.
If you would like to learn more about CCP, please take a look at their website to see all the amazing work they do in the community: CCP Website.
Who Attended Last Year
Take a look at the Digital event booklet from 2025
Educational Outreach Booklet – Digital
We have many businesses and educational organisation confirmed already for 2026.
There is huge excitement around this event as there is nothing like it in the region.
Companies/organisations that took part in 2025:
It’s FREE for Students
Students can come along with their schools or mature students can book themselves on.
The event will be open from 9.00am – 4.00pm.
FREE FOR STUDENTS! FREE PARKING!
Get In touch if you are interested in bringing students, being a partner, a speaker or taking a stand.
Schools that Attended in 2024 & 2025:
Gloucester Academy | Gloucestershire College | University of Gloucestershire | Leckhampton High School | Balcarras School | Stroud High | Cirencester College | Rednock | Henley Bank | Five Acres | Bourneside School | Cleeve School | Pittville School | Norton College | Altus School | Cheltenham Ladies College | Tewkesbury Academy |Nunnerywood High School | Farmors School | St Peters High School | a Dean Close| All Saints Academy | Gloucestershire College | Belong Learning | National Star College and more…….
GET IN TOUCH NOW TO FIND OUT MORE!
Tel: 03300 536 186
Don’t Miss the Best Educational Outreach Event in the Region!
Venue details
Cheltenham Racecourse – Evesham Road
Prestbury, Gloucestershire GL50 4SH United Kingdom
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