PUPILS at Cardenden Primary School were thinking ahead during National Careers Week.

The P7 youngsters were able to find out some of the vocations that they might think about following in the future when people from the world of business went to speak to them.

Also involved in the school during Careers Week was Lochgelly, Cardenden and Benarty councillor Rosemary Liewald.

Said Councillor Liewald: "I was delighted to be able to join the P7 pupils of Cardenden Primary, and their class teacher Mrs Malcolm, to take part in the National Careers Week activities. "This was an exciting opportunity to help raise children’s aspirations and broaden their horizons by bringing volunteers from the world of work into school. "Having once been a member of the school staff this was an ideal opportunity for me to give the children an insight into the transition I have taken into my role as local councillor".

Ms Liewald added: "The children were a keen and enthusiastic group and were not at all shy in asking questions on such matters as climate change, our environment and recycling. "National Careers Week helps schools to easily run activities and hold conversations with a vast number of with employers and employees during this week.

"Latest research shows that inspiring young people about the world of work needs to start at an early age. "So by hosting these events schools can have access to huge amount of volunteers at their local and regional level who are excited to come and tell their career story and motivate students across the country and link what they are learning in school with the world of work".