Professor Brian Cox inspires the next generation at the Science Summer School 2019
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Annette continued: “Not only does the Science Summer School celebrate the UK’s excellence in these growth industries and the importance of STEAM businesses for the wider economy, but this event also reinforces the fact that Britain is the best place to learn and experience science and arts. It was a fantastic day where hundreds of young people had the chance to be truly stimulated by some of the leaders in their respective fields.”
Pupils from two of the 50 schools that benefitted from the event in London were Lathom High School and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College, both located in Skelmersdale in West Lancashire, also the home of Ibstock’s Skelmersdale factory.
Opportunities
Dionne Paxton, school careers adviser at Lathom High School, said: “There were a great mix of inspirational lectures and practical and exciting workshops for pupils to enjoy and give them a real taste of what opportunities are available in STEM. One of the key messages that came through was the career opportunities available, particularly in apprenticeships and it gave our students some food for thought.”
Ibstock’s Phil Atherton, who also attended the event, has recently completely his apprenticeship at the company. He said that going down the apprentice route and getting into the construction industry was the best decision he’s made in his life.
“After I finished school, like most young people, I was a little lost in what I should do next,” commented Atherton. “I’ve always been interested in technology and engineering but didn’t really know where to start. I’d never really considered an apprenticeship but when I saw the Ibstock role advertised I thought I’d have a go and apply. I haven’t looked back since.”
Image caption - Professor Brian Cox poses with students from Lathom High School and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College at the Science Summer School 2019.
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