Surgeon offers Somerset student an amazing opportunity
On Friday 30th November, a group of Somerset Talented academy students visited Yeovil District Hospital. The young persons, all taking part in the Nursing & Health themed academy, gained a valuable insight into the health sector and working life at a hospital during the day.
One student had an opportunity to speak with an Orthopaedic and Trauma surgeon as part of the amazing speed dating session arranged by Elaine Cox at the hospital. The surgeon was very impressed with the young person's attitude, persona and interest in the medical sector - so much so, he has offered the student a work experience opportunity as soon as she turns 17 years of age. The young person is said to be 'blown away' by the opportunity.
The Somerset TalentEd Academies provide young people who have a real interest in specific industries with high quality workplace experiences.
The programme has been designed to enable young people aged 14-16 to gain an understanding of different key Somerset employment sectors through a series of visits and workshops with a wide range of employers, both local and regional.
Groups of 15-25 students, in Year 10 and 11, from local schools undertake a series of 8 afternoon visits across 2 years (4 per year), to 8 different employers. All 8 workplaces will be from the same industry sector. The aim of TalentEd Academy is for students to build up an understanding of career routes, job options and the types of practical work involved within various industry sectors.
Current Somerset TalentEd Academies include:
- Aerospace
- Manufacturing
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)
- Construction
- Nursing & Health
- Digital Skills
- Education (Tomorrow's Teachers)
- Transport & Logistics
- Hospitality
Employers
If you are interested in becoming a TalentEd Academy Host, read the Employer Summary and contact us.
Schools
Demand for TalentEd Academy student places are high. To register your interest contact us.
Released On 11th Dec 2018