SKILLS Academy broadens horizons
Derby College has teamed up with a national leader in security solutions to highlight to students the wide range of career opportunities available in the industry. Wilson James works with
clients across the UK and Europe including cultural heritage venues, leading businesses, and regional airports. Students on the Public and
Security Services study programme will apply to join the new Wilson James Security Academy in the coming weeks. Much of the work will focus on
speakers highlighted to students why they were here in the first place and what their strengths are, as well as how to keep themselves resilient and engage in opportunities. “Guest speakers sat in each
other’s sessions where possible and commented on the fact that each of their presentations just fit each other’s so well, and provided a very focused message. Students found the day informative, insightful and definitely motivational.”
the growing area of airport security – based at East Midlands’ Airport – where students will learn first-hand from security experts what it means to work in the industry. They will undertake work
experience, go on site visits to some of Wilson James’ client premises and receive on-the-job training with a view to being offered a full-time role. The Wilson James Security
Academy is the latest stage of Derby College’s Employer Academy programme – designed
A cohort of future Academy students
to bridge the gap between education and the workplace – which has received national recognition. Dee Thomas, Wilson James
Director of Aviation, said: “This is the first partnership programme we have undertaken in the UK and I am delighted that we will be working with Derby College. “Our aim is to broaden the
students’ horizons and show them the wide range of transferable skills we require to help them shape their future career choices.”
April Hayhurst, Derby College’s
Deputy Principal - Employer and Economic Affairs, added: “We work with nearly 3,000 employers across a wide range of industries which provide all kinds of support from work experience and site visits to guest lectures and mentoring. “These forward-thinking
organisations recognise that, by developing students’ work skills and attitudes, we can support individuals into jobs and address skills shortages in the workplace.”
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