On Wednesday, 3rd May, 17 Year 10 students visited the Financial Times Headquarters in Central London. The trip offered a unique opportunity for our students to gain an insight into the inner workings of the world’s most influential financial news organisation as well as the different careers that can be found within the company.
As the students entered the building, they were greeted by the friendly staff and were immediately struck by the fast-paced and dynamic atmosphere. They were given a presentation providing an overview of the organisations history, its role in the global financial landscape and the impact of digital technology on modern journalism.
They had an interactive discussion with different staff members demonstrating a broad range of careers including journalists, editors and experts from different financial departments. This gave the students a chance to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies of financial reporting.
Students were then given an exclusive tour of the FT’s newsroom and got to see the innovative software, data analysis tools and the multimedia platforms used by the staff.
The visit was a really enriching and eye-opening experience which provided a valuable insight into the world of finance and journalism as well as the different careers that can be found in such an organisation.
‘The Financial Times trip was very good! It was educational and informative. It explored a wide range of jobs that are possible in the industry. It really made us think about our future and potential jobs that we may be interested in. We also had a tour of the building and got to see different parts of the organisation and what people do in those departments. Overall this trip was a very interesting experience.’ Tajari, Year 10.
