12th, May 2017

Ragged Edge Become Latest Industry Member

We’re delighted to announce the latest business to join our wide range of industry members is specialist shipping recruitment and business consultancy, Ragged Edge.

Industry Insight

The Grimsby based company have pledged their support and commitment to High Tide, and have most recently helped with the appointment of Co-Ordinator, Leonie.

Ragged Edge work with both clients and candidates, finding the perfect match for one another within the shipping and logistics industry, while also providing business consultancy for maritime related companies, enterprises and government departments.

Industry members play a crucial role in supporting High Tide and helping us deliver our range of unique, industry-led programmes throughout Teesside and the North East. They’re essential to bridging skill gaps and shaping the workforce of the future, while helping to play a significant part in raising aspirations and employment opportunities for young people. In Ragged Edge’s case they also help to support High Tide’s recruitment process and provide help with future job opportunities.

Ragged Edge Certification

Founded in 2000, Ragged Edge have over 15 years experience working within the maritime industry, dealing with clients from across the UK and overseas. As well as their Humber base, the recruitment and business consultancy also have representation in both Southampton and East Anglia.

Ragged Edge become our 98th industry member from across Teesside, the North East and the UK, joining the likes of AV Dawson, Better, Middlesbrough FC, Nissan and Sabic, in helping us deliver schemes and programmes to secondary schools and colleges from our region.

If you’re interested in joining High Tide as an industry member, or would like more information on the programmes we offer and opportunities we provide, please get in touch.

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)

Ragged Edge Become Latest Industry Member

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