Two pupils from Chelmer Valley high school in Chelmsford tried engineering first-hand when they spent two weeks at Widford, as part of a work experience scheme set up by business unit co-ordinator, Sue Wright. ‘It gives students the chance to get a bit of a head start in their studies. It makes a big difference to see first-hand how the industry works,’ she says.
The girls met many of the employees in the technical centre and factory and sampled different types of work such as tasting and bio-chemistry. At the end of the two weeks they gave a presentation of their work to the director of technical development, Mike Wright.
General manager southern region, Chris Spray, says: ‘We do it because we are passionate about encouraging young engineers, and it is good to see females showing an interest. It gives them a chance to make a career choice.’
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