Our Programmes

Our programmes give Tees Valley students the chance to engage directly with employers, increase understanding of career opportunities, improve skills and raise aspirations. These inspiring, interactive and in person placements directly connect young people with employers from a diverse range of industries and sectors; connecting the curriculum with careers, opening the door to career opportunities and providing a glimpse into a diverse range of businesses across the Tees Valley.

Our programmes also have a key focus on life skills, changing attitudes, developing networks and building ambitions. They are designed to align with the local LEP sector skills strategy and deliver ‘meaningful’ career experiences required by the national careers framework the Gatsby Benchmarks

Our career programmes are open to all secondary schools across the Tees Valley. All sessions are full facilitated by High Tide and are delivered in partnership with our business membership.

If your school would like to book a career programme, please get in touch with the High Tide team by email at lauren@hightidefoundation.co.uk.

Industry Career Workshop – delivered in school

Our bite-size career workshops are taster sessions introducing students to a wide range of sectors, businesses and jobs roles. They are delivered regularly throughout the year and can fit easily into a structured careers programme.

Delivered in school with employers, the structured and interactive sessions are designed to help students understand more career opportunities, connect their curriculum with career and raise aspirations through engaging presentations, meeting people in varying job roles and practical break out sessions.

Sessions are available throughout the year for up to an entire year group in each session and will be facilitated by our High Tide team with our business members from a range of sectors including digital, shipping, logistics, engineering, manufacturing, automotive, health and wellbeing, creative media, law and finance.

Work Experience Placements – (1-5 Days) delivered in the workplace

Our Work Experience placements are industry-led, structured, inspiring and interactive work placements designed for Y7 – Y11 students. They are delivered regularly throughout the year and can fit easily into a structured careers programme with 1 to 5 day bookings available.

Delivered by local employers, the structured and interactive sessions focus on developing a deeper understanding of individual businesses, industries and job roles and include a series of business challenges, group presentations, site tours, and interactive Q&A sessions.

Sessions are available throughout the year for up to 15 students in each session and will be facilitated by our High Tide team with our business members from a range of sectors including digital, shipping, logistics, engineering, manufacturing, automotive, health and wellbeing, creative media, law and finance.

 


Want to find out more?

If you’d like to get involved with High Tide, please call Lauren on 07834 176945 or drop us an email at lauren@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)

Our Corporate Partners

Casper Shipping
Jacksons Law Firm
PD Ports