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2.1 Student Fairs

and Careers Days

The secondary target group of the Euroguidance dance counsellors) and https://jongerengids.be
Centres is the general public: students, parents, (for young people).
school staff etc. On matters linked to national and
international learning opportunities, these people A Forum for career guidance entitled Jobs of the
are served by guidance practitioners who are the Future which was organised by the Bulgarian
primary target group of the Euroguidance net- Euroguidance Centre, attracted a wide range of
work. To reach citizens, especially young people, students and teachers from all over the country.
the national Euroguidance Centres take part as The focus was on future professions and careers
exhibitors and presenters in education, training connected with technology and the opportunities
and careers fairs. they offer for young people in the years to come.
National career days with information stands
In 2016, for instance, the Euroguidance Centre in were also arranged during the year in Sofia, Var-
Flanders, Belgium, actively participated in 5 SID-IN na, Plovdiv, Veliko Turnovo, Russe, Svishtov and
student fairs across Flanders. These fairs lasted Burgas. The main objective of these days was
for 3 days each (two days for schools and one day to help students and young professionals to dis-
for parents and the general public) and altogether cover new career opportunities and for emplo-
they attracted around 60.000 visitors. At these yers to meet potential trainees and employees.
fairs, the Flemish Euroguidance team manned a
stall on studying abroad, where information and The Cypriot Euroguidance Centre participated in
advice were offered to anyone interested: tea- the Cyprus International and Career Exhibition
chers, guidance counsellors, students, and parents. which gave the public the chance to learn more
To promote these fairs, a broad mix of media was about mobility opportunities and acquire informa-
used: local newspapers, local television and web- tion regarding studying and working in various
sites such as www.klasse.be (for teachers & gui- countries.

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