Each year in the Summer term, speakers from various industry sectors visit King James to speak directly to Year 10s. Sessions are designed to help students make informed choices about their future.

With a range of occupational areas to choose from, students are able to sign up to the talks which interest them most. This year, representatives from Durham Constabulary, pictured here, and from Northumbrian Water Ltd talked to students about the opportunities within each organisation and the potential entry routes.

Smith Roddam & Co solicitors spoke to students about careers in Law, and representatives from Gestamp Tallent enlighted pupils about the many opportunities within the manufacturing and engineering industry. Students also joined a session focusing on social work, and a talk from representatives from The Auckland Project. Speakers also delivered sessions on the different types of apprenticeships and on entrepreneurship.