Top employers have been teaming up with Year 11 students from the Stockland Green School as part of the academy’s annual Practice Interview Day. Community spirited employers visited the school this week to support students in developing their interviewing skills and help build their aspirations for the future.
The school welcomed a wide range of employers from various sectors, including West Midlands Police, Royal Bank of Scotland, The British Army, The Navy, Construction, National Health Service, Inspiring our Future, Colleges and School Liaisons from Birmingham Metropolitan College and Joseph Chamberlain, KPMG, MITIE, Local Government, Pilot IMS – training provider, a headteacher, a community governor and a chair of governors.
Headteacher Marie George said: “The children felt this event was particularly beneficial especially with such a crucial life changing time ahead. They took feedback and considered this to support them with their future endeavours.
“We would like to thank all the companies and their representatives for taking part and we look forward to welcoming them back to school in the future.”
The feedback from the employers was extremely positive and all agreed that the students that they interviewed were respectful and polite.
Sarah Dawson, chair of governors at Stockland Green School, said: “All of the students gave outstanding interviews and demonstrated dedication to their studies.”
Other feedback included:
“Really excellent morning. All children were respectful and polite” – Patricia Colden – Inspiring our Future
“Best organisation of such an event” – Michael Nielsen – Retired Head Teacher/CBT Therapist
“I feel the pupils will have taken away a lot from the session which will indeed support their future goals” – Gurjit Buray – Royal Bank of Scotland