--- title: "SunFest Sparks Career Aspirations for Sixth Form Students" url: "https://st-anthonys-academy.com/news/2026-10-21-sunfest-sparks-career-aspirations-for-sixth-form-students" school: "St. Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy" --- # SunFest Sparks Career Aspirations for Sixth Form Students ![Image of SunFest Sparks Career Aspirations for Sixth Form Students](https://files.schudio.com/st-anthony-s-girls-catholic-academy-2/images/news/1000064312.jpg) 21 October 2026 Our Sixth Form Business and Economics students recently attended SunFest as part of Sunderland Business Week, gaining valuable insight into the exciting opportunities and developments across the region. The event brought together employers, entrepreneurs and industry and sporting experts, allowing students to explore a wide range of career pathways, hear inspiring success stories and develop their understanding of the need for resilience and other skills needed for the modern workplace. Students engaged enthusiastically with exhibitors and workshops, building connections and broadening their aspirations for the future. The visit was an excellent opportunity to learn about local industries and the diverse opportunities available in the North East [ Year 10 Explore Careers in CSI with Sunderland College](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/news/2026-10-20-year-10-explore-careers-in-csi-with-sunderland-college) [Senior Choir Performs at Sunderland Citizenship Ceremony ](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/news/2026-10-22-senior-choir-performs-at-sunderland-citizenship-ceremony) ### About Us - [About Us](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us) - [News](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/news) - [Our Alumni](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/our-alumni) - [Our Community](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/our-community) - [Our Governing Body](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/our-governing-body) - [Our History](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/our-history) - [Our Mission & Values](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/our-mission-values) - [Our Prospectus](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/our-prospectus) - [Our Staff](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/our-staff) - [School Day](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/school-day) - [School Prayer](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/school-prayer) - [Vacancies](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/about-us/vacancies) ![St. Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-anthony-s-girls-catholic-academy-2/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02(2).png) ### St. Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace Sunderland SR2 7JN 0191 565 8904 ### Trust Information - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms/) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StAnthonysGirlsCatholicAcademy/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stanthsgirls/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)