One of our key delivery partners, William Hare, has been encouraging West Cumbrian students to think about their skills.
William Hare, along with Severfield, were awarded a long-term steelwork contract across the lifecycle of PPP.
Ema Marinho, early careers lead, and Kirsty Brennan, head of HR and training, were at West Lakes Academy, in Egremont, for their Year 9 World of Work event.
The duo spoke to students, asking them to think about skills, strengths and areas for development, whilst also providing information about job roles, to be linked to their GCSE option choices.
There were a total of 210 students attending the day spread out across three rotations.
Kirsty Brennan had also supported West Lakes Academy with an Inspira-led event for their sixth form students.
In the morning she took part in an ‘Escape Room’ activity, delivered by All Together Cumbria where she had to “mentor” a small group through the exercise. Then there was a panel discussion where students could ask questions about apprenticeships.
In the afternoon there was a series of mock interviews held. And, as an added surprise Kirsty got to catch up with a former Dream Placement student, Beth Blythe, who was also in attendance.
And Ema Marinho, attended the school’s Year 10 mock interviews, an event also organised by Inspira.
Ema said: “The Mock Interview program at Lakes Academy proved to be an invaluable initiative, providing Year 10 students with an early opportunity to engage with the world of work, and develop key skills that will serve them throughout their careers.”
To see our latest volunteering opportunities use the Together For Good platform or for more details or to register for a volunteering opportunity through Inspira, contact Vicky Ritson on either 0781 222 4429 or email vicky.ritson@inspira.org.uk.