Our Experience Works programme is a unique week long work experience programme for Year 10 students. The programme offers the chance to see, visit and experience a number of businesses across a range of sectors including law, finance, creative, digital, engineering, automotive and maritime.
SUMMARY
Age: Y10
Length: 1 week during summer academic break Number of Students: Unlimited (Apply Now)
Sectors covered: Law, Finance, Creative, Digital, Engineering, Automotive and Maritime Delivered by: A range of industry members from sectors above Fulfils Gatsby Guidelines: 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
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Our Experience Works programme is a unique work week long experience programme for Year 10 students attending school within Tees Valley. The programme offers the chance to visit a number of businesses across sectors including law, finance, creative, digital, engineering, maritime and business.The programme provides a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of a number of different businesses, gain invaluable work experience, build your personal skills and meet with business people.
As part of the work experience week students get to visit a number of businesses, 1 per day, to see what the business does, how it work, the job roles available and career routes into the industry. It is an invaluable experience to help explore various career paths including further study, apprenticeships and employment.
The work experience week fulfills Gatsby guidelines 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 through the experiences which the programme includes and through the industry professionals that the students will interact with throughout the week.
“The High Tide Summer Scheme has made me more aware of what businesses look for when hiring employees and the benefits of both educational and apprenticeship routes. It has made me confident that engineering is the area of work I would like to follow.”
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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