AV Dawson ’ s head of engineering and maintenance , Mark Wells , supporting secondary school students on an Industry Day .
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS !
Not only does AV Dawson work with students in schools , but the firm also engages with Teesside University and a number of local colleges and training providers .
These include : > Redcar & Cleveland College > Middlesbrough College > Hartlepool College > The Northern School of Art > Northern Skills
Each year AV Dawson works with the Northern School of Art on a 3D visualisation project . The students are given a live brief , where they create a 3D design of different locations across the port , including the quayside and the automotive metals distribution centre .
The project runs over a four-week period , allowing the students to practise both their design skills and their pitching skills .
Several AV Dawson colleagues are huge advocates for inspiring the next generation and are involved with careers events , mentoring and guest lecturing .
Louise concluded : “ In addition to the importance of us undertaking these careers programmes , this has
Students from the Northern School of Art visiting Port of Middlesbrough .
actually been a great opportunity for colleagues to develop too .
“ Many colleagues also find this aspect of their role really rewarding and so we ’ re finding more and more colleagues are happy to get involved .”
Opportunities to thrive :
Careers workshops Work placement weeks Guest lecturing Mentorship
To find out more about AV Dawson , visit avdawsongroup . com .
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