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School of Thought and Autotech supporting schools and colleges – Internships a different way.

We have been working with School of Thought for a number of years. They are always willing to engage with the High Schools in Cardiff, both mainstream and special schools and delivers excellent talks and workshops.

School engagement has included involvement in large regional career fairs, career carousels, workshops taking place in schools and career talks. These activities have involved working with a range of year groups and abilities and Dave always adapts his sessions to suit. Dave and his ambassadors continued this support through school closures during Covid lockdowns and supplied excellent career films for teachers to show pupils while pupils were working at home. These films included personal stories from young people working in the trade and an excellent ‘walk and talk’ of a working garage.

School of Thought are happy to work in schools in different locations which ensures pupils from different schools get the opportunity to learn about the automotive trade.

I look forward to working with School of Thought and their ambassadors in the future – thanks for your support!

Adrian Cole

Cynghorydd Cyswllt Busnes | Business Engagement Adviser Gyrfa Cymru | Careers Wales

Calling all automotive businesses in Wales

If you are looking for the next generation, then why not contact School of Thought and come along to the school careers fairs and engagement events organised by Career Wales. Just email me dave@ready4work.uk

You need new talent– so just #Stepup

One of our School of Thought highlights in 2022 was supporting a Career Wales event at Woodlands Special School in Cardiff as part of our GO4Ward to work programme.

The Innovative Repair Group and Susan Allan our in house Senco and special needs expert joined us for the day.

Students took part in activities including air brushing, a vehicle identification quiz and design your own car after a talk about the careers the industry has to offer.

They were all then given the opportunity to have their picture taken with the star of the show our School of Thought Ford Mustang convertible.

Following on from the event Phil organised a site visit for several students.

A huge thanks to Adrian for Career Wales and the staff at Woodlands School for setting everything up and Phil and Sue for being amazing with the students

Showcasing the industry in schools and colleges all over the UK is what we do. Connecting students to local businesses is about creating a pipeline of talent for the future.