18th, March 2016

Introducing Student Success Stories

In a new addition to our blog we will be giving you recent updates on the young people that get involved with the High Tide Foundation through our numerous schemes. We’d like to introduce to you, Student Success Stories.

News and PR, Student Stories

In the first instalment from Student Success Stories, we’re featuring the talented Jack Holmes, who got involved with the High Tide Foundation through his participation in our Summer Scheme in 2015. It was during this time that he spent a week placement at TV, film and video production company, Ithica Films in Middlesbrough. You can see what he had to say about his experience by clicking below.

Jack Holmes summer scheme apprentice filmmaker at Ithica Films

Through our student success stories, we aim to demonstrate exactly what the benefits are of getting involved in a High Tide Foundation run programme, and why they are so valuable for young people when making that first step into the world of work. We will ask students to share with you the impact that their High Tide experience has had on them, for example if it’s made them more confident in their ability, it’s given them more awareness of the career opportunities in their desired field, or if it’s actually given them an idea for what they want to do in life.

If you’d like to chat to us about our programmes and how we could potentially help you kick start your career, or if you’ve been involved with High Tide and would like to share your story on our blog, email Lauren Bywater on info@hightidefoundation.co.uk.

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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