For this episode we talk about how much this industry has to offer the right people and get some tips from the experts on how to organise work placements and make best use of apprentices. I'm joined by Jessica Long, Sam Jones and Millie Edwards. They have been working with their local school get pupils involved in work experience placements that contribute both to the business and to the young persons' career prospects. As part of the Beyond Refrigeration theme of developing the best people and skills, we talk about how we can make young people more aware of all that the industry has to offer.
For a link to careers resources and the example work placement timetable we talk about in the episode see:
- Ideas for working with schools (IOR free Guidance note)
- How to become recognised as a STEM Ambassador (IOR free Guidance note)
- More about the STEM programme (IOR free Guidance note)
- Using the IOR Fantastic Fridges website with schools (IOR free Guidance note)
- Careers in Cooling with the IOR youtube video
- fantasticfridges.com with careers info and science explanations
- STEM Ambassadors programme provides Training and registration with website to match you with local careers events www.stem.org.uk/stem-ambassadors
- The Enterprise Adviser Network can help link you with a local school to develop a careers strategy www.careersandenterprise.co.uk
- Local vocational colleges and schools are now offering T-Levels that include 45 days of industry placement for students https://www.tlevels.gov.uk
Popular Podcasts
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal
Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com