24th, September 2015

New Video to Mark Our Success

We’re very proud to have unveiled our new video recently, which marks a turning point in the Foundation, as well as celebrating our success and encouraging more young people to get involved with us.

News and PR

The video was lovingly made by local film production company and recent new member, Ithica Films, who are based not so far from us at Boho One in Middlesbrough.

We launched the short film at our very first annual High Tide Fundraising Ball, where we used it to highlight the achievements of the Foundation so far. With cameos from youngsters who’ve taken part on a number of different programmes undertaken by High Tide, the video follows participants on their time with the High Tide Foundation, visiting businesses across Teesside.

The message that runs through the video is so important, exhibiting just how valuable work experience is within our community. With a continuation of amazing apprenticeship and work experience placement opportunities from all of our industry members, we are able to offer young people on Teesside the chance to experience the world of work while deciding in which direction they’d like to pursue their career.

With unemployment so high within our region, we strive to change attitudes and make a difference by demonstrating the opportunities available within the industries that sit alongside the River Tees. Being a totally independent Foundation which is managed by a board of trustees from both industry and education, we have attracted over 60 member companies in three years and are now working with 30 schools in total. We are so proud of our achievements over this period, including engagement with over 1000 students, and providing 200 weeks’ worth of work experience for 100 young people in 50 different companies; including once-in-a-lifetime voyages to Russia and Lithuania!

Check out our video below and let us know what you think in the comment box below on YouTube. Also feel free to join the conversation on Twitter: @hightidetees

For more information on the High Tide Foundation and the work that we do within the community, feel free to have a look around our website or email us on info@hightidefoundation.co.uk if you have any questions.

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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