27th, February 2019

Intelect joins High Tide as latest industry member

Middlesbrough-based Intelect is the latest Tees Valley business to make a commitment to High Tide Foundation, joining us as an industry member.

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The company, which was founded in 1997, is one of the largest independent engineering contractors in the North East, providing engineering services to some of the leading operators in the food processing, utilities and renewables sectors from its three bases in Teesside, Humberside and Leicestershire.

Our industry members play a pivotal role in helping us connect education and industry in the Tees Valley, enabling us to deliver our wide-range of industry-led programmes to as many young people as possible. From accountancy and automotive to media and manufacturing, our business members are in a unique position to inspire, influence and shape their future workforce.

Fran Cormican, managing director of Intelect, said: “We are thrilled to become a member of High Tide. My fellow directors and I all started our careers as apprentices, and now apprenticeships are a major driving force in our business’ success.

“We couldn’t think of a better way to support the young people of our area, than to partner with a charity that promotes the same values when it comes to providing opportunities to the youth of Teesside.”

As industry members, Intelect will support High Tide through fundraising activities and raising awareness within the industry. The company will also offer work placements and industry insight through our Experience Works programmes to support the life changing experiences we provide to young people in the Tees Valley.

If you’d like to change the future for young people in the Tees Valley, please contact us. We appreciate all levels of support, no matter how great or small. Becoming an industry member is completely free – all we ask is for you to get involved in whatever way you can. That could be hosting work placements, sponsoring a programme, fundraising and many other things!

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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