9th, April 2015

Clugston Become Industry Members

We’re very happy to announce that we have welcomed Clugston as another valuable industry member of the High Tide Foundation this week.

Industry Insight

Clugston is a well established organisation with a leading reputation in construction, civil engineering, logistics, property development and facilities management and employs over 500 people with operations stretching across the UK.

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We were very lucky to meet with Clugston last week at their regional office in Stockton where we had an in-depth chat about their industry and what they could offer our foundation. Just as the rest of our board members, including Plenary Project Solutions who joined us early last month, the esteemed Scunthorpe based company will be helping us by offering various apprenticeship placements for our programme.

The addition of Clugston to our roster of industry members will help us to continue with the charitable work we do for the young community on Teesside. They will be offering one and two week placements across all of the disciplines within their business, giving apprentices the opportunity to learn about the industry and build up a bank of skills to take forward in their careers.

The company, who are excited to be a part of the fantastic programmes that we provide for youngsters in the region, will be presented with their membership certificate later in the month.

Lauren Bywater, Project Co-ordinator at the High Tide Foundation says of the new addition to our members: “I’m overjoyed that Clugston are getting involved with our ongoing efforts to provide opportunities for young people in the region. We’re very lucky and appreciative to have so many amazing companies helping us to drive this foundation forward”.

The High Tide Foundation currently work alongside a number of businesses such as A V Dawson, Casper Shipping and SABIC, offering various schemes, cadetships and programmes for schools and aspirational youngsters across the region.

Interested in joining our list of industry members? Contact us on info@hightidefoundation.co.uk or tweet us at @hightidetees

33,500

Students supported since 2012
with life-changing industry-led work experience programmes and enrichment events

28,000

Hours of engagement with employers
connecting students directly with people in various job roles for real-life career experiences

750

Business members involved
from a range of sectors who co-designed and delivered our industry-led career programmes

"“This has been so educational, not only for the students but also the teachers; I had no idea of what really went on down here. This is great knowledge that I can take back with me and share with the other colleagues and students.”"

Teacher, Middlesbrough

""It was very informative and was definitely worth every minute. The speakers and staff were very kind and helped us all build a better understanding of the world of engineering. This was an insight I doubt I could have gotten anywhere else.""

Year 7 Student, Redcar

"“I am grateful for the help and life changing experience High Tide have gave me and believe that I wouldn’t have got this chance anywhere else. I believe that without high tide I would have never received or had an opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge”"

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"“My experience with High Tide provided me with amazing opportunities and allowed me to meet very influential people who have helped me to gain confidence as well as skills I will take with me for the rest of my life.""

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"Start to finish there was loads of enthusiasm from the employees and the students! Really fun to be a part of this!"

Age 17, 5-day VWEX (Engineering)

"I enjoyed the work experience, I learnt new skills on how to write my CV and what employers look for."

Age 13, Discovery day (Employability)

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