A visit to the Altrad Sparrows training centre provided Bridge of Don Academy pupils with skills development opportunities and sector awareness.
Senior pupils from Bridge of Don Academy visited Altrad Sparrow's OPITO-certified training centre. As part of their tour, they were allowed to use the crane simulator and also received a talk on the different career paths within Altrad Sparrows.
The pupils gained an understanding of the equipment, roles and skills that are used within the energy sector.
The opportunity to participate in crane simulator training helped pupils to improve their problem-solving skills, hand-eye coordination and confidence.
"Thank you for having us. I learned a lot - like the basics of operating a crane - and thank you for the advice for job interviews."
Representatives from Johnston Carmichael Wealth helped S6 pupils prepare for life beyond school via a series of financial wellbeing sessions.
A session for S2s, designed to give context and workplace-relevance to the 'M' in RMPS (Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies).
Small group discussions with industry experts helped to prepare S6 pupils for their next steps.
