Bankers and firefighters were just some of the people on hand to discuss career paths with students at Kelmscott School this week.

A careers fair was held for the youngsters to meet employers and training providers at the school in Markhouse Road, Walthamstow on Tuesday October 17.

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Representatives from Leyton Orient Trust, London Fire Brigade and sixth-form colleges in east London were among those who held stalls.

Head girl Maryum Ahmeds said: “I found the careers fair very helpful as I found out more about colleges and courses which provided me with more insight into what they require and what I need to do to be accepted.”

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Student Samuel Lewis added: “It informed me of my future decisions and I got great inspirational advice.”