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Explore what Guernsey has to offer its returning graduates.

Date & Time

30 Jun 14:15 - 17:45

Location

Les Cotils

Whether you're studying away, graduating soon, or about to head off to university, don't miss this event, organised by GradRoutes Guernsey.

The event is designed to give an honest and inspiring look at life and work on island and to showcase the opportunities on island for returning graduates.

The programme is still being finalised but includes:

  • 2.15pm - Games and activities in the garden (optional)
  • 2.45pm - Drinks and cakes in Harry Bound Room
  • 3.00pm - Welcome
  • 3.10pm - Graduate opportunities (Summer Internships, Graduate Trainee Schemes, Graduate Jobs, Career Pathways)
  • 3.25pm - Entrepreneurship - How to start your own business

Georgia Jackson - Entrepreneur and Founder of Roam Creative

Mia Edgworth - Entrepreneur, Student and Founder of Channel Tutoring

Sarah Jehan - Development Officer at Digital Greenhouse

  • 3.45pm - 'Day in the Life' Panel - Hear from a panel of young graduates giving an honest reflection of what life is like living and working in Guernsey.

Tatiana Tostevin - Sales & Marketing Executive at Healthspan

Nick Hodgson - PE Fund Administrator at Ocorian

Ed Miller - Graduate Officer at States of Guernsey

Name tbc - Trainee Accountant at KPMG

Moderator - Dan Gallienne, Head of Client Services at Orchard PR and Chair of the Channel Islands CIPR

  • 4.15pm - 'Can I afford to return?' - Answering questions to address concerns around housing availability and costs

Deputy Sasha Kazantseva-Miller - President of the Committee for Economic Development

Deputy Steve Williams - President of the Committee for Housing

  • 4.45pm - Networking and Lifestyle - How networking can benefit you personally and professionally, and a look at social opportunities on island.

Sophie Bonakdar - Senior Marketing Executive at KPMG and Past President of YBG (Young Business Guernsey)

Rosalie Van Zutphen - Founder of Inclusive Islanders Guernsey

  • 5.00pm - Closing summary
  • 5.05pm - Games and activities in the garden (optional). Pizza and ice lollies.
  • 5.45pm - Event ends