STUDENTS at a Kidderminster primary school had the opportunity to meet local businessmen and women as part of their careers day.

More than 150 children took part in the event at Heronswood Primary School to help raise awareness of the different types of jobs which are on offer and to help them aspire to their own chosen career.

The children had the opportunity to interview a guitar manufacturer, an engineer, a BBC reporter, a police sergeant, a British Airways flight attendant, a teacher and a retail consultant.

Rhoda Pierpoint, head of the school, said: “Each adult talked to groups of children for five minutes to explain how they decided upon their chosen careers, explaining what education and qualifications they needed and explaining what they have to do on a day to day basis as part of their job.

“The children, who were aged between seven and 11, had the opportunity to ask lots of questions to find out more information.

“It is so important we expose our children to the wide variety of careers out there for them to pursue from a young age.

“We want to inspire them and show them their learning in school today helps to shape their future.”