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Bungay Enterprise Eventn - January 2012 Jenni, Thank you very much for all your help and support last week the day for year 9's was a huge success. The work produced was fantastic and feedback from the students after the event was very positive. Thanks again Regards Matt Leech, Bungay High
Big Conversation, Lowestoft - November 2011 Hi Jenni Well done again for yesterday, what a great day for the students....and employers for that matter. Just to let you have the feedback from our year 9 students, I had asked each to write what they thought of their experience of the day. These were their replies; “We learnt about working with people we didn’t know and we spoke to people about different experiences. It’s been an amazing experience and I hope to keep in touch with people I have met” xxxxxx “We had fun learning about the different jobs available, and how to get them. Some of the jobs sounded interesting, and there were lots of opportunities, it’s a shame that the entire school couldn’t come” xxxxxx “A great day because we learnt about how to get jobs and have fun whilst doing it” xxxxxxx “I was pleased to find out that I had been chosen to take part in this event and learn more about job skills and other skills, and meeting Tod Sullivan (mayor of Lowestoft) and the day was amazing” xxxxxx “I am really pleased I was chosen for this day as I enjoyed myself, learning about different skills people will need to get a good job. It was a really fun day and I learnt lots” xxxxxx “It’s a shame the whole school couldn’t come, it was amazing and has made me think more about what I want to be when I’m older” xxxxxx The students are keen to prepare an article for our school newsletter, and to speak in assembly about their experience and what they have learnt, I will be working with them on this, but it is great that they were so enthusiastic and want to share back in school with others. Thanks again Kind regards Julie Mayo Business and Enterprise Co-ordinator, The Denes High School Mentoring - November 2011 Hi Jenny, I would like to take the opportunity to say a personal thank you to you and Angela for taking the time to explain and offer the mentoring scheme to us, and I do believe we are very lucky to have Dean he truly is inspirational, not only offering support and advice for xxxx but for me also! Thanks again for your continued support. Kirsty Mower Wider Opportunities Co-ordinator Claydon High School STEM Challenge 4th October 2011 'Just wanted to say a big thank you for Tuesday - the pupils had great things to say about the afternoon and really enjoyed themselves. I'm so proud of them!!' Miss Dru Watts ICT Teacher East Bergholt High School Mentoring feedback: 29th Sept 2011 'Really enjoyed my mentor training sessions with @suffolkebp this morning looking forward to being a stemambassador mentoring in Suffolk' Dean Wales, Mentor Bulletin ‘Loving this!’ Helen Clements, Recruitment Advisor, ISG Jackson Ltd. Newsletter ‘Thanks for sending hard copy of 'Linkup'. Thought it made for a really good read, loved the sentence about 'too much going on to include everything', which is missing on lots of other publications I read. Lot of hard work gone in to a very good read and very successful outcome!’ Jean Wheeler, Assistant Principal - Enrichment (Specialist Status; Science), Thurston Community College, Bury St Edmunds
‘Thanks for the link and the opportunity to view Linkup.Excellent format with inspirational articles.’ Paul Andrews, Wates Construction, Ipswich ‘This is great, Helen. Please thank Jane and all the team on an excellent publication.’ Adrian Williams, Chairman, EBP
Employers ‘We were delighted with the quality of applicants this year and interviewed 15 people for the Apprenticeship programme. We had a number of applicants that attended our March event or heard of the vacancy through the Discover Risk website, which I hope you will agree is great news. We would be pleased to get involved in another Suffolk EBP event again and I look forward to working with the EBP again.’ Tim Larke, Director, Ryan Insurance 'We feel it’s important to build links with local education providers and young people- many of whom may potentially be our future recruits. It enables us to support young people through our employees, who also benefit from this experience. As well as mentoring we also offer support with other activities such as work experience, apprenticeships and highlighting construction as a career.’ Helen Clements, Recruitment Advisor, ISG Jackson, Ipswich
‘ISG Jackson is passionate about it's commitment to support education as it provides the means by which enthusiastic students have an interactive opportunity to understand the various roles within the construction industry. The relationship we have with schools is of mutual benefit too as it also gives us, as a business, the opportunity to highlight potential candidates for any future recruitment needs that we may have - and especially for apprentices in a wide range of roles.’ Helen Clements, Recruitment Advisor, ISG Jackson, Ipswich
‘Wates Construction is committed to promoting the Construction industry as an exciting place to work. An essential part of this process is engaging with Schools and Colleges and our Partnership with the EBP ensures that the support and advice we can give is delivered with greater impact because of their wide knowledge of local needs.’ Paul Andrews, Wates Construction, Ipswich Schools and Colleges: 3rd October 2011 'Media Shocase: Thanks for the flyer ... I have passed it to the relevant people around school. Its great to see such an event happening.' Mrs C Laird, Falingaye High School Schools and Colleges: September 2011‘Leiston High School has worked closely with the Suffolk Education Business Partnership over recent years. They have supported both the school staff and students in many ways, all closely linked to Work Related Learning. Leiston High School has itself a strong commitment to Work Related Learning and Employer Engagement, and by working together, students have been able to access a variety of projects, workshops and activities that develop their employability skills and support their curriculum. Working with the Suffolk Education Business Partnership, a group of people who share the school’s commitment to and enthusiasm for Work Related Learning and Employer Engagement, is one of the more positive aspects of my job.’ Jill Douglass, Employer Engagement, Leiston High School 'The Wex/Wrl Forums that Suffolk EBP host provide an excellent opportunity to meet with other schools and employers to share best practice and get new ideas on how to provide this valuable service to our students.’Kevin Voller, Business and Community Liaison Officer, Debenham High School ‘Suffolk New College has good relationships with employers, some which go back over many years. The importance for those in education and training to engage with the business community is as important now as it has ever been, as we seek to ensure the skills that students gain whilst in vocational education are a match for the industries into which they progress into, whether this be as an apprentice or as an employee.’Natalie Chaplin, Head of Automotive, Construction & Engineering Services, Suffolk New College ‘I just wanted to send a formal thank you to all those who were actively involved in the planning and delivery of the Construction in the Built Environment event here at Suffolk New College. To employers, staff and EBP, thank you for your contributions, this event couldn't have been delivered without your commitment and engagement, and your support was really appreciated by myself and by senior management at the college. Feedback from schools, both teachers and pupils, has been very positive, and supports the continuation of this programme, and the roll-out of similar events across other subject areas…I know that some employers were keen to be more involved across the day (which is great, so thank you!). Thank you once again for helping to promote construction and the built environment.’ Natalie Chaplin, Head of Automotive, Construction & Engineering Services, Suffolk New College Young People ‘The opportunity to work towards a live event has given me a real insight into what it takes and will be very useful for my CV. I thought I might become a wedding planner, but my experience with the EBP has shown me how I can best use my knowledge and skills.’ Sarah Crockford, events management student, University Campus Suffolk
STEM Ambassador: ‘I really enjoy talking to young people and it has helped me to assess why I love my job. You never know who you might speak to at the age of 16, who then realises it’s what they want to do. Young people can also be a challenging audience, so it’s valuable presentation training for me too. Being a STEM Ambassador is very flexible as you can choose which events or activities you want to be involved with.’ STEM Ambassador, Laura Buckingham, Agronomist for Frontier Agriculture
‘I enjoy working with primary school children. It is like opening up a new world for them. The younger children seem so keen to learn especially when you carry out a little project such as K’Nex Challenge with them.’ STEM Ambassador Chris Norman, self employed project engineer
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