Tor Bridge High, part of our family of schools, welcomed representatives from the Babcock International Group to the school this month to meet with their Business Studies students as part of a round table event on careers.

Babcock is a leading provider of critical, complex engineering services which support national defence, save lives and protect communities.  They are an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa. 

The Tor Bridge students got to meet with apprentices from a range of departments within the organisation who spoke with them about Babcock roles, application and recruitment processes, and interview techniques. 

At Tor Bridge High staff believe that good quality careers education and guidance helps raise aspirations and student outcomes.  Careers guidance is designed to inspire students and help them navigate their way through the many possibilities which are available to them, and feel confident in their decisions about their future career paths.

Tracy Stephenson, Headteacher at Tor Bridge High said:

“I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who came along from Babcock to speak to our students. This careers round table was great preparation for when the Business Studies students complete their unit on recruitment and has given them a valuable insight into a wide range of different business opportunities.”

Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust said:

“At the Ted Wragg Trust we believe that lives are transformed through learning and that schools should work closely with their local communities to achieve this.  It’s great to hear that staff from Babcock took the time to come and speak with Tor Bridge students about potential career paths.  As a significant employer in the South West, it’s so beneficial for Plymouth’s young people to hear directly from them.”