The Bristol Junior Chamber

Members of BJC, led by Karl Brown the Chair of Education and Skills, visited Bristol Grammar School on 23rd April to carry out mock-interviews for Sixth Formers looking to take their next steps into Higher Education and employment.  Members are given a briefing beforehand and written statements from the pupils give a background of their interests and aspirations.  A very worthwhile evening.

” Dear Bristol Junior Chamber, I think we got through about 90 or so this year – impressive!!  Thank you so much to you and your team!  These evenings have a much greater effect than just the immediate so I really believe it is something so worthwhile that the Chamber does.   This kind of contribution to the development of young people is hard to quantify but I can tell you that it is hugely valuable!

Many thanks to all and I look forward to working with you again next year.

Kind regards 

Melanie Guy, Careers Adviser/Dep. Head of Sixth Form

Bristol Grammar School”

To find out more about the BJC School Interviews programme please e-mail our Chair of Education Karl Brown via the Council of Management page here.

On Monday 23rd April Savita Custead, BJC President 2012-2013, not only met Prime Minister David Cameron but also gave the introductory speech for his rally in favour of the Bristol elected Mayor campaign infront of assembled supporters (including a number of BJC members) and press. 

Savita had a one-to-one meeting with Mr Cameron prior to taking to the stage, during which she told him about the objectives and activities of BJC and she was delighted with his firm encouragement and support for our membership organisation.  You can read more about the event here.

The Council of Management for Bristol Junior Chamber 2012-2013 has been formally elected following the AGM which took place on 3rd April 2012.  BJC President Savita Custead will be supported by Vice-President Tom Selway and a committee of both returning and new Council of Management members.  Please see here for the full list.

On Wednesday 18th April 2012 the BJC visited the Houses of Parliament.

30 members enjoyed an indepth tour of the Houses and a day out in London.

The evening was a real highlight, having been hosted by Liam Fox MP and Charlotte Leslie MP for dinner in the Winston Churchill Dining Room.

You can take a look at the photos from our big day out on our Facebook page here.

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