All KBA students from Years 7-13 and from schools in the surrounding area were invited to attend our Careers and Higher Education Evening.
Exhibitors who attended this year's event are listed below and we were pleased to welcome a wide range of exhibitors from some of the country's top universities and prestigious local and national employers.
A range of employers across many different sectors including engineering, construction, retail, the forces, the legal profession and healthcare gave students an insight into a wide range of potential careers and the different paths that can be taken in order to pursue them.
Adecco
The world's largest provider of HR solutions, helping you to search and apply for jobs.
Department of Work and Pensions
Jobcentre Plus is a government-funded employment agency, whose aim it is to help people find employment in the UK. It is a part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Kettering Borough Council Training
Working to promote Modern Apprenticeships as a valid alternative to full-time education and to support local industries and local young people.
National Apprenticeship Service
Coordinates apprenticeships in England.
Prospects
Guiding millions of students to make the right career choice.
Starting Off
Recruiting, training, and employing school leavers in Northamptonshire. If you're looking for work and qualifications, Starting Off can help.
Rolls Royce Aerospace
Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to meet our planet’s vital power needs.
British Army
Whatever you want for your future, a career in The Army could help you get there, with over 200 different roles, you’re sure to find the right one for you.
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue
Find out about careers in the Fire and Rescue Service.
Northamptonshire Police
Responsible for policing the county of Northamptonshire.
RAF
The Royal Air Force is the United Kingdom's aerial warfare force. Formed toward the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world.
Royal Navy/Marines
Joining the Royal Navy makes you part of a special team, protecting our nation’s interests all over the world.
BBC Look East
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a British public service broadcaster. Look East is the BBC's regional television news programme for the East of England.
Chartered Institute of Logistics
A professional body representing people who work in the fields of Logistics and Transport in the United Kingdom.
DHL
The global market leader in the logistics industry.
Knights of Old
A leading logistics company started as a family business in 1865 and the Academy’s Business Enterprise Partner.
Crewyard Construction
Rutland based company specialising in bespoke building, renovation and interiors.
Emplas Windows Systems Ltd and T & K Home Improvements Ltd
Three decades’ expertise in trade, new build and specification supply.
GSS Architecture
GSS are a nationwide team of chartered Architects, Lead Consultants, Quantity Surveyors and CDM Co-ordinators.
R F Blount & Sons Ltd
With the knowledge and skills to tackle any plumbing, heating or electrical job in any home or business.
KierWSP
A design, engineering and management consultancy, that delivers integrated local government services across the UK.
Northamptonshire Highways
Northamptonshire Highways are responsible for transport planning and related policies for the county.
Frontier
Frontier is an innovator in creating quality volunteer programmes across the globe.
National Citizenship Service
A British voluntary personal and social development programme for 16- and 17-year-olds.
Projects Abroad
UK Experts in volunteering abroad, work experience and gap year placements.
The Management Academy
Teaches essential business and management skills along with practical on the job training.
Home Instead Senior Care
Providers of award-winning home care to elderly people, allowing them to stay in their homes for as long as possible.
Medical Mavericks
The UK’s No1 Jaw Dropping Careers, STEM & Sport Enrichment Experience for Schools and Colleges.
Podiatry - University of Northampton
Specialist Information on careers in podiatry.
Kettering Vets for Pets
A whole new veterinary concept committed to affordable, high quality care via a modern, well equipped practice.
The Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT)
A unique research and education centre. Its research responds to the scientific and technological needs of the automotive, fashion, footwear and allied leather industries.
Unilever
A multinational consumer goods company, whose products include food, beverages, cleaning agents and personal care products.
RPC Containers
A global design and engineering company specialising in polymer conversion in packaging and non-packaging markets.
Bedford College
Outstanding college offering a wide range of part-time and full-time courses.
Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln
Providing first-class education, turning out graduates of the highest calibre who go out into the world and change people’s lives for the better.
Cambridge University
One of the world's leading universities offering a range of courses in many subjects.
De Montfort University
DMU offers the perfect combination of award winning teaching, world class facilities and a fantastic student experience.
Falmouth University
Falmouth University is a specialist University for the creative industries, including art and design, based in Falmouth and Penryn, Cornwall.
KBA Sixth Form
Information from our Sixth Form about your options after Year 11.
Kettering Town Football Academy
KTFA offer a 2 year full-time education and football development programme for 16-18 year olds.
Loughborough University
One of the country’s leading universities, with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with business and industry and unrivalled sporting achievement.
Moulton College
From post-16 to postgraduate and professional development, Moulton College provides full and part-time courses to set you on your way to a brighter future.
National Collaboration and Outreach Project
Aims to support disadvantaged students in England to progress into higher education.
Newcastle University
A modern Russell group university with a proud tradition, committed to world-class academic excellence - but excellence with a purpose.
Northampton College
Providing high quality further education and training.
Oxford Brookes University
One of the UK’s top modern universities with a local, national and international reputation for teaching and research excellence.
Tresham College
Providing Further and Higher Education courses in Northamptonshire.
UCFB Wembley
UCFB Wembley specialises in sports degrees. It is situated inside Wembley Stadium, with classrooms overlooking the iconic pitch. An inspirational and motivational environment for your studies.
University of East Anglia
UEA is a world leading research institution renowned for student experience.
University of Leicester
The university loves nurturing new somebodies, who will explore, unearth, invent, imagine, innovate and help change the world.
University of Lincoln
The University of Lincoln offers students degree courses underpinned by research engagement.
University of Northampton
The University of Northampton's unique approach to social enterprise has led to a global reputation for producing graduates with exceptional employability.
University of Portsmouth
An excellent reputation for quality teaching and sustained, high levels of student satisfaction.
University of Southampton
In the top 1% of universities worldwide.
Solent Southampton University
Dedicated to the pursuit of university education that enables learners from all backgrounds to become enterprising citizens and responsible leaders.
Wilson Brown Solicitors
Personal and Commercial lawyers with offices in Northampton, Kettering, Higham Ferrers, Wellingborough and Leicester