Adrian Cole
@AdeColeCdff
Working with business and education in Cardiff to support work-related experiences for pupils and raise aspirations. All views are my own.
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12-12-2016 14:26:13
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Thank you to the employers, unis and providers who took part in the pupil and parent career event and Apprenticeship panel discussion at Corpus Christi Catholic High School. Lots of useful information and advice for Yr9-11, thank you.
Thank you Wales Millennium Centre for giving pupils from Willows High School and Cathays High School a great career visit. Pupils learnt about jobs at a range of departments at Wales Millennium Centre and took part in a short workshop at Radio Platfform π»π§π€.
Thank you Abbie, Clare and the team at Welcome Break Cardiff Gate for giving pupils from BOLHS Marion Centre a fantastic career visit. Pupils learnt about working at KFC, Burger King, WHSmith, Waitrose and Starbucks. A fun and educational visit, thank you.
Thank you Evie from Capital Law for a great session on the advantages of learning French to Yr9 pupils at Willows High School. Pupils heard about how studying French can have a hugely positive impact on your career & personal life & how Evie uses French in her career as a Solicitor.
Thank you to the team at Bute Park Cardiff Council for a brilliant horticulture career tour for pupils from BOLHS Marion Centre. Pupils learnt about the jobs people do at the nursery and how plants are grown and cared for. Lots of great questions for pupils today.
What a fantastic career trip for pupils from Woodlands School to Welcome Break Cardiff Gate. Pupils learnt about cooking and working at Burger King, KFC & Starbucks & had a go at job tasks at WHSmith & Waitrose. Lots of pupil interest in jobs. Thank you Abbie & Clare for organising.
GCSE Health & Social Care class at St Illtyd's C.H.S had an excellent career session from the team at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Primary, Community and Intermediate Care Academy. Pupils took part in a short quiz and learnt about the huge variety of PCIC careers available. Thank you CAVUHB PCIC Academy.
Thank you Jo, Francesca and Apprentices from Taylor Wimpey for giving pupils from Willows High School an excellent site visit to their Cowbridge site. Pupils learnt about the site and were taught bricklaying skills by Apprentices Sam and Sam.
Many thanks to Cath from ffotogallery for delivering an excellent career talk and Cyanotype workshop with EOTAS learners in Cardiff today. Great that the learners work will go towards their qualification.
Many thanks to Sport Wales for delivering excellent career related workshops to 50 pupils from St Illtyd's C.H.S. Pupils learnt about Strength & Conditioning, Investments, Nutrition, Corporate Services & had a great National Centre career tour. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Many thanks to Nathan & Francesca Taylor Wimpey and Sam Lloyds Bank for delivering excellent sessions to top set Maths pupils at Corpus Christi Catholic High School. Pupils learnt about different roles to work in after further studying Maths and all completed work related maths tasks.
Thank you to the fantastic team at The Plymouth Arms Vintage Inns for giving pupils from Woodlands School an excellent catering & Hospitality session. Pupils learnt to set tables, greet guests, take orders and make hot chocolate and soft drinks. A brilliant experience for pupils!
Many thanks to David Principality Building Society and Mark Propel Finance for delivering excellent sessions to Top Set Maths pupils at Corpus Christi Catholic High School on where studying Maths can take you. Lots of interesting info on different careers and some work related maths tasks today too!
Thank you Amy, Stephan and the team at New Theatre Cardiff for giving GCSE Drama pupils from St. Teilo's a fantastic career based tour of the theatre and 'meet the team' job based speed networking session. Pupils loved the visit and learnt so much about working at the theatre.
Thank you to the team at Cardiff Bus for giving pupils from BOLHS Marion Centre a fantastic career tour of the depot. Pupils learnt about the range of jobs at the depot and loved their ride on a new electric bus through the bus washer!
Thank you Jade & Chef Richard at St David's Hotel & Spa voco hotels for giving Yr10 GCSE Catering pupils from Willows High School a fantastic tour & cookery & plating demonstrations. Pupils loved the plating competition, well done the 2 pupils who won 1-2-1 tuition with Chef Richard.
Many thanks to Stacey from ISA Training Educ8 Training Ltd for delivering a career talk and hairdressing workshop with learners from Bryn y Deryn & Carnegie PRU. Lots of interest in the sector from learners today and some great hairdressing skills shown.
For International Women's Day at Willows High School the female Yr9 pupils took part in a Computer Science career based Speed Networking session. Many thanks to Companies House Monmouthshire Building Society LexisNexis Legal & Professional Morgan Sindall Construction and Cardiff Council.