More than 200 Year 10 students spent a week on work experience placements this month to develop employability skills and help them pursue career pathways.

Student Lucy said: “I chose to do my placement at Bellway Homes because I'm interested in property. It’s given me a good idea of how an office works and I’ve developed lots of skills. I’ve also found out about different apprentice and graduate pathways.”

Jack added: “I secured a placement in JJ Smith working on machinery for woodwork. I like engineering and I want to pursue this as a career in future. I've really enjoyed working on the lathe and learning about woodworking tools and machines.”

We are extremely proud of the amazing feedback we received about so many of our students' efforts in their placements, and their positive attitudes towards work.

Rachel Baker, Managing Director at JJ Smith Woodworking machinery said: “We believe its really important way for students to see the real life work that happens within engineering and manufacturing companies. We've been really impressed with Zach and Freddie and hope their week with us has inspired them to pursue engineering careers.”

Kieron James, Trainee Quality Surveyor at Bellway added: “Lucy is very competent and has relished working on all of our projects, including our site in Maghull and HQ in Liverpool si

Thank you to to all employers who accommodated our students, and supported them during their first taste of working in the real world.