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School student Hannah Gunn has set her sights on a career in the RAF – so we equipped her with some of the skills she’ll need to be a high-flyer
and Employment Affairs. She was also responsible for planning and executing two special projects – ‘taking over’ the main SELECT Twitter feed for a week, and designing and carrying out a staff survey to analyse career paths. In addition, she went through a
mock-up of the SELECT recruitment process at the beginning and end of her time in the office, which was designed to help her be more confident in future interview situations when she enters the world of work.
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By Nicola Jengaenga Employment Affairs Adviser, SELECT
nother high school pupil spent time at SELECT this summer as part of our ongoing commitment to fostering strong ties in the local community.
Organised through leading charity Career Ready, we welcomed student Hannah Gunn, 16, to complete a four- week paid internship as an office assistant at The Walled Garden. The teenager, who attends Beeslack High School in nearby Penicuik, Midlothian, spent time in various different departments to help her gain valuable work skills and understand the work of SELECT more fully. Hannah was trained up to complete tasks in departments including reception, Membership and Communications, Training, Benefits
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And at the end of her internship, Hannah, who was being mentored by Membership Representative Diane Hales, prepared and delivered a presentation to SELECT staff, outlining what she had learned and what she’d enjoyed the most during her time with
us. Fiona Harper, head of Employment Affairs at SELECT, said: “After our first Career Ready cohort last year, this has been another extremely positive experience for both SELECT and the young people we are supporting. “Hannah applied herself with gusto
Hannah shared surprising facts about stars including Elvis Presley on Twitter
and was an excellent addition to the SELECT team during her time here. “She was very proactive and came up with some great ideas about the tasks she was given. “Once again, I would recommend that companies get involved in Career Ready and would also urge more schools to encourage their pupils to participate in the scheme.” Career Ready runs a two-year mentoring programme focused on introducing high school students to the world of work, expanding their career horizons, building skills and increasing self-confidence. Each student is paired with a mentor in a local business who supports them
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