Renfrewshire Pupils Gain Valuable Work Experience through Career Ready Internships

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Career Ready, a UK-wide social mobility charity, has provided 27 Renfrewshire pupils with a paid internship experience, broadening their career horizons and boosting their confidence. The two-year initiative includes mentoring, skills masterclasses, and a four-week paid internship, offered in partnership with Renfrewshire Council and local businesses. Pupils have responded positively to the experience, citing an increased understanding of the working world and new career paths to explore.

Key Takeaways:

  • 27 Renfrewshire pupils participated in Career Ready internships, with 12 placed at Renfrewshire Council and 15 at local businesses.
  • The two-year programme includes mentoring, skills masterclasses, and a paid internship, providing a bridge between education and employment.
  • Pupils reported a boost in confidence and an increased understanding of the working world, with many citing a newfound appreciation for various career paths.
  • Participants included Success Agbontaen, from St Benedict's High School, and Neve Prior, from Trinity High School, who highlighted the programme's benefits in terms of personal growth and job preparation.
  • The Career Ready programme is a UK-wide initiative, collaborating with schools, employers, and mentors to help young people reach their potential.
  • Local businesses, such as Altrad, ASDA, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, participated in the programme, offering placements and expertise to participating students.
  • The programme aims to provide young people with crucial workplace skills and a network of connections in the local business community.

Statistics:

  • 27 Renfrewshire pupils participated in Career Ready internships.
  • 12 of the participants were placed at Renfrewshire Council, while 15 were placed at local businesses.
  • The programme is a two-year initiative, designed to provide a bridge between education and employment.
  • Pupils reported a significant boost in confidence, with many participants citing the programme's benefits in terms of personal growth and job preparation.

Sources:

  • Renfrewshire Council (Image: Renfrewshire Council)
  • Career Ready (no date)
  • Success Agbontaen, St Benedict's High School (Renfrewshire Council)
  • Neve Prior, Trinity High School (Renfrewshire Council)
  • Councillor Emma Rodden, Convener for Education, Renfrewshire Council
  • Debby Barry, Career Ready
  • Local businesses, including Altrad, ASDA, City Gate Construction Ltd, Filshill Limited, KLAS Care, Lochile Construction Group, Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre, and Thermo Fisher Scientific