Tag: industry
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17 March, 2021Speakers for Schools opens virtual doors to tourism for young people in Blackpool
Speakers for Schools opens virtual doors to tourism for young people in Blackpool As February half term ends, many students took a welcome break from their home-schooling schedules. But not students at Blackpool and The Fylde College, after weeks of learning from home, Blackpool’s students stood out from over 300 applications to get their spot at the insight days held by educational equality charity Speakers for Schools. Blackpool is one of the UK’s most popular holiday destination and while the impact of COVID-19 is still being felt, Blackpool and The Fylde College is keen to see its students succeed. So […]
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14 December, 2020Industry leaders partner with Tees Valley charity and national charity to inspire future generations
As the UK turns its focus to life beyond COVID-19, businesses and schools must look ahead to what the future holds for economic recovery and for the next generation. Leading industries throughout Tees Valley are joining an ambitious work experience programme aimed at providing online career opportunities for young people. The new virtual work experience scheme will connect young people with local industries such as shipping, finance, law, media and engineering, all at the click of a button. After the unprecedented challenges of this year, local charity High Tide Foundation had to pause its on-site work placements for young people. […]