Building Futures, One Conversation at a Time
On the 8th July 2026, our degree apprenticeship students Ethan, Charlotte and Ollie attended Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys careers fair. Here they got to engage with students ranging from Year 8 to Sixth Form, and open them up to the surveying industry, deep diving into what the industry entails and why it is necessary.
Through their own experiences, they were able to provide information on degree apprenticeships and careers accessible to them within the industry.
Opening Doors into Surveying
The surveying industry struggles to attract younger generations, not because of a lack of interest, but because of a lack of awareness. Most students simply aren’t taught it exists as a career option. A poll completed in June 2026, found that 72% of young adults didn’t have a good understanding of the career opportunities available to them at school. At b&m, we embrace the opportunities that we can present to the younger generation, and career fairs are a great way we can do this.
Not only is this good for students, but it is great exposure for our apprentices to enable the development of their skills in communication and leadership, giving them real-life experiences in mentoring.
The traditional university route is well understood, however, degree apprenticeships, earning while learning, no student debt, a guaranteed foot in the industry are still a hidden option for a lot of families.
Learning by Doing
At the careers fair, our apprentices ran an interactive game getting students to match company values to real b&m projects, which turned out to be a great way in, sparking genuine conversation and getting students asking real questions about what the industry actually involves.
The Result
This interactive game encouraged students to participate in conversation about the industry, encouraging exposure to the careers available, which is something we are always trying to encourage with events like these.
Well done Ethan, Ollie and Charlotte for representing b&m so well and giving these students an honest look at the industry and what a career in surveying could look like.
