work experience week continues

Our Year 10 students are continuing to learn, acquire essential workplace skills and enjoy their placements during work experience week: Zenayah, Ruth, Andrew, Victor and Arwen (lead picture) are at Apadmi, where they have been working with different teams on product development, software engineering and app testing, and learning a lot about this industry sector and pathways into it.

Lucas (above) has spent a fantastic week at TransPennine Express Trains HQ in Manchester, where he has experienced onboard working and customer service, visited the depot, control and operations centre and the airport, attended team meetings, and shadowed colleagues in a variety of departments including engineering and auditing.

Jamie (above) is at GBG's headquarters in Chester, learning all about their specialism in identity verification, location intelligence and fraud prevention.

Arkar (pictured below) is at Kratos Analytical Ltd which he is finding really varied and is gaining an invaluable insight into all areas of the company, particularly enjoying the technology and science aspects.

George is at CHEP UK Ltd where he is learning all about product and pooling solutions, and he's particularly enjoyed touring the plant:

Ammar has been working in the landslide operations team at Manchester airport, carrying out duties including staffing the customer service desk, car parks and drop off zones.

Jack has been working at Macclesfield FC, where he has attended the operations meeting, set up for academy training, supported the marketing team and sorted the kit room.

Daniel has been on placement at Morsons Project, gaining a fantastic insight into engineering.

Molly and Emily have been at Newgate Kennels and Cattery, where they have been engaged in feeding, cleaning, grooming and walking the animals.

Faiyed is working at Belle Vue Leisure Centre, where he has spent time carrying out tasks including working on Reception.

With huge thanks to all the employers and businesses providing and supporting these fantastic opportunities for our students!