PUPILS at Ysgol Rhosnesni recently took part in a careers fair which saw Welsh speaking employers from the area visiting the school to speak with students about their experiences.

Employers such as HSBC, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Wrexam County Borough Council and Glyndwr University spent time with students where they introduced themselves and posed questions in Welsh as part of their GCSE Welsh course.

Meinir Tomos Jones, Welsh curriculum leader at Rhosnesni High school, said: “Providing opportunities for students to speak Welsh within a range of real-life contexts is integral to our Welsh provision at Ysgol Rhosnesni.

The Leader: A Welsh speaking careers fair was held at Ysgol Rhosnesni to encourage students to incorporate the Welsh language into real life scenarios. Photo by Wrexham CouncilA Welsh speaking careers fair was held at Ysgol Rhosnesni to encourage students to incorporate the Welsh language into real life scenarios. Photo by Wrexham Council

“Hosting a Welsh language careers fair ensures that Ysgol Rhosnesni students practise their Welsh, a key employability skill, within a formal setting with local employers; this instils confidence and gives them an advantage as they enter a competitive employment market.”

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Stephen Jones, Welsh language officer at Wrexham Council, said: “Pupils gained a good insight into the important role that the Welsh language plays in people’s daily lives and in the workplace. This event also demonstrates how being able to speak Welsh can boost employability.”