Pupils catch the (apprenticeship) bus
Arnold Clark's bus tour of Aberdeen City schools aimed to inspire pupils about automotive careers.
Arnold Clark's bus tour of Aberdeen City schools aimed to inspire pupils about automotive careers.
Date
16th Jun 2025 - 18th Jun 2025
Employer
Arnold Clark
School(s)
Oldmachar Academy, Lochside Academy, Aberdeen Grammar School
Industry
Automotive
Arnold Clark's custom-build apprenticeship bus visited three schools across Aberdeen City, allowing pupils to explore the tasks, skills and career opportunities associated with the automotive industry.
Each visit was designed to promote work-based learning through a mix of interactive activities, knowledge testing and career focused insights.
The bus provides young people with an immersive, hands-on exhibition space.
Pupils used interactive boards to tackle practical tasks, simulating:
As well as gaining an insight into the technical skills required to work in the automotive industry, pupils also heard about the different apprenticeship pathways and early careers on offer at Arnold Clark.
They had the chance to ask questions and gain tailored advice and information on how to apply for the company's apprenticeship programme.
An in-school session with EY helped senior phase pupils understand how mathematical classroom concepts are applied in real-world business scenarios.
A pupil mural project gained a creative boost when a graduate from Gray's School of Art visited Lochside Academy.
A week-long series of coffee conversations provided an opportunity for Oldmachar Academy pupils to chat with representatives from key industry sectors.
