Class of 2003 Emma Whitlock returned to Priory to talk to pupils about her variety of jobs – and how you don’t have to have a plan when you leave school!
Emma completed a degree in Sustainable Development and pursued a career in the environmental sector.
“I think it’s said nowadays people can have four or five different careers. I followed my passion and interests and each time it led to the next job. It was organic rather than a final plan.”
Emma has worked for the Field Studies Council as a tutor, the British Red Cross support at home services and Keep Britain Tidy in various roles.
Most recently she has been working for Preston City Council as a Policy Officer.
“It was a bit surreal to return to Priory as I haven’t been back since 2003. It has a lovely, nice feel to it.
“It was a walk down memory lane with some places in school but then others have changed vastly.
“I talked to the pupils about my options. I took Geography, which I loved, as well as PE and Food Tech. There weren’t any environmental clubs when I was at school but it was always something I was interested in. I went to Runshaw College where I got involved in Fair Trade shows and it took off from there.
“I was happy to come back and chat about my career – and have a tour around Priory, it brought back a lot of memories.”
