Support from local businesses and training providers guaranteed Stokesley School’s apprenticeship information evening was a success.
From aviation to conservation, beautician to technician, building to filming, there was a long line-up of career avenues represented by employers and colleges at the school’s bi-annual event.
The evening was open to all students, attracting many Year 10 and 11 students considering their options for further study and the world of work after their GCSEs and keen to find out about the many opportunities available to them through apprenticeship schemes.
Twenty-three employers and colleges attended including Hambleton Community Action, who offer the popular Wheels to Work scheme, loaning mopeds to help students living in rural areas travel to work.
Janine Harrison-Henry, careers leader at Stokesley School, said: “I am delighted with the incredible backing the event received, appealing to companies and training providers across a range of industries, giving our students a taste of the many job roles and fields available to them.
“There was a real buzz throughout the evening and I would like to thank students and parents for attending and, in particular, all the supporters who gave up their valuable time to ensure the event was such a success.”
Bill Ashton-Wickett, northern team apprentice supervisor at the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, attended, and was accompanied by apprentices Jack Banfield and Tom Houlgate, both ex-students at Stokesley School, who are working towards their Countryside Worker qualification.
Bill said: “We are looking to train the next generation of countryside workers, in particular youngsters who live in the area so they don’t move away.
“Our apprentices get a good start to their working life gaining qualifications in first aid, chainsaw, pesticide and strimmer training, all great transferable skills for a career in countryside management or grounds maintenance.”
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