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We’ve been busy! Over the past week, members of our team have been volunteering their time to attend local school and college careers events. This included the Buile Hill Academy in Salford where our Eccles project team spoke to pupils about the ‘World of Work’ and what is involved in their day-to-day job roles in construction. Our Middlewood Locks team attended the ‘World of Work’ event at the Lowry Academy in Salford, where they engaged ...

During National Apprenticeship Week between 6th - 10th February, we attended two events on 6th and 9th at Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre, as part of their ‘Meet the Employee’ events. The events were aimed at students and school leavers, and we gained the opportunity to speak to the students and their families about BCEGI, our apprenticeships and our work experience pathways. During the event, Max, who was previously one of our ...

During National Apprenticeship Week between 6th - 10th February, we attended two events on 6th and 9th at Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre, as part of their ‘Meet the Employee’ events. The events were aimed at students and school leavers, and we gained the opportunity to speak to the students and their families about BCEGI, our apprenticeships and our work experience pathways. During the event, Max, who was previously one of our ...

On 26th January we attended the ‘World of Work’ event at The Albion Academy in Salford. During the event, Michael (Design Manager) and Anthony (Apprentice Engineer) spoke to students about design and technology areas within the construction industry. They also provided further information about our apprenticeships at BCEGI and explained to students what this route involves after school, along with the experience you gain. Thanks to The Albion Academy for organising the day and ...

On 18th January, we attended the ‘World of Work Day’ at the Co-op Academy in Swinton, in partnership with the local charity Salford Foundation. During this event, we spoke to Year 7 students about BCEGI and covered a variety of sector topics. Along with an insight into a career in the construction and engineering industry. The students were very involved and engaged with the question-and-answer session, and it was a helpful tool for them to ...

In December, we attended The University Collegiate School in Bolton, part of the QUEST Trust based in Wigan, to conduct an employer engagement activity day. The session and presentation inspired the students and feedback received from the teachers after the event has shown that there was a positive attitude from the session. Mr Dickson, Head of Key Stage 5 at University Collegiate School, mentioned: “Our year 10 engineering group really enjoyed the morning and ...