Sector Focus: Skills & Training Programme promotes STEM sector jobs
Students from Outwood Academy Newbold have kicked off a year- long programme of Made in Chesterfield events that are designed to introduce young people to careers in the manufacturing, engineering, science and technology industries in the town. Seven A-Level Chemistry
students from the school visited Aztec Oils in Bolsover to learn about the company, wider industry and career opportunities available. The students had a tour of the manufacturing facility with particular emphasis on the laboratory where Aztec Oils carries out extensive quality control procedures as well as Research and Development into new products. Aztec Oils is one of a number of
companies operating in the town’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) sector that have signed up to Made in Chesterfield. Launched in 2015 in response to
companies in the sector reporting long-term recruitment difficulties, Made in Chesterfield has been instrumental in raising awareness of careers in the sector with 3,000 students reached since the campaign began.
Newbold, who led the trip to Aztec Oils, said: “Trips like these really benefit our students. It gives them a chance to see some real-life application of what they learn in their textbooks. When they are going through what they've learnt and are revising it, they'll think of this visit to Aztec Oils, what goes on in the labs and what the industry is about.” Ivan Fomin, Destination
Students from Outwood Academy on their visit to Aztec Oils
As part of the year-long campaign, which is co-ordinated by Destination Chesterfield in partnership with Derbyshire Education Business Partnership, a number of companies in the sector will be following Aztec Oils; hosting hands-on tours of their sites and going into schools to meet students and give talks. Mark Lord, Managing Director of
Aztec Oils, said: “We welcome the opportunity to partner with local education establishments to bridge
the gap between learning and workplace environments. Aztec Oils is a rapidly growing company and we recognise the real need to encourage youngsters to consider a career in manufacturing. By showcasing the company, we hope to demonstrate what great opportunities there are for well- paid, long term employment with good prospects for career development.” Kirsty Biggar, a Chemistry teacher at Outwood Academy
Chesterfield board member responsible for manufacturing and engineering in the borough, commented on the importance of attracting young people to companies operating within Chesterfield’s STEM sector. He said: “With HS2 on the horizon and Talgo’s recent investment in the town, there is the opportunity for the region to become recognised as an international centre of rail research and innovation. “Made in Chesterfield is playing
an instrumental role in bringing together education providers and businesses to ensure local young talent is aware of the myriad of STEM jobs and careers available here.”
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