O programa verá coortes de alunos da sexta forma local de toda a região da cidade de Liverpool passam o dia no Conhecimento Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool) Inovação District, dando-lhes a oportunidade de visitar uma série de recursos e organizações que se baseiam no distrito de inovação, que eram previamente inacessíveis. Liverpool, o objetivo do programa é mostrar a mistura diversificada de carreiras oferecidas no setor de inovação e criar aspirações tangíveis para o talento local. Intervenções
Delivered in partnership with some of the best institutions and cutting-edge businesses based in KQ Liverpool, the purpose of the programme is to showcase the diverse mix of careers on offer within the innovation sector and to create tangible aspirations for local talent.
Students will visit the Digital Innovation Facility, Manufacturing Technology Centre, Centre for Snakebite Research and Interventions e o Royal College of Physicians na coluna vertebral, dando uma visão da vida profissional diária em um distrito de inovação. partes interessadas para criar. Queremos que nosso distrito de inovação seja um playground para a imaginação dos jovens e abriremos portas anteriormente fechadas para que isso aconteça. Todos. ”
Rachael Patterson, Policy and Marketing Manager at KQ Liverpool, said: “We’re excited to be launching our school’s programme which we have worked closely with key KQ Liverpool stakeholders to create. We want our innovation district to be a playground for young people’s imagination and we will be opening previously unopened doors to make this happen.
“Being a Better Neighbour to our surrounding communities is a key part of KQ Liverpool’s 2025 Vision and this programme is just one initiative we are delivering to help ensure that opportunities within the innovation economy are opened up to all.”
KQ Liverpool é uma parte que muda rapidamente do centro da cidade de Liverpool, impulsionada em particular pelo crescimento exponencial de sua economia do conhecimento. Como tal, várias empresas líderes mundiais foram atraídas pelo distrito de inovação, criando oportunidades novas e únicas para jovens talentos. Sua sede do norte no local. Os setores de saúde e ciências da vida, tecnologia, digital e criativo. Para eles.
Colin Sinclair, CEO of KQ Liverpool, said: “In just a few years Paddington Village in KQ Liverpool has risen from the ground, with organisations such as the prestigious Royal College of Physicians and innovative digital bank Cashplus opening up their Northern Headquarters on the site.
“As the innovation district continues to develop and evolve, it is crucial that local communities benefit from its growth and importantly local students are fully aware of the opportunities available to them right on their doorstep.”
Students will have the opportunity to hear from professionals in a live working environment with the chance to ask questions and gain a better understanding as to the many different routes that can lead to a career in the health and life sciences, tech, digital and creative sectors.
Ian Bullock, CEO at the Royal College of Physicians, said: “The Spine was designed to be one of the world’s healthiest workspaces for mental and physical wellbeing in the UK and we hope that by welcoming students into our Liverpool home we will be able to inspire the future workforce and get local young people excited about the opportunities available to them.
“Showcasing roles across education, communications, project management, digital marketing, events and finance – to name but a few – we will be demonstrating the diversity of careers on offer at the Royal College of Physicians as part of the programme.”
The programme is initially being piloted with six local schools and colleges, with the pilot being used to gain feedback on the programme from students, teachers, career leads and partner organisations to help scale it up in the future.
If you’re interested in learning more about KQ Liverpool and the Sixth Form into Science schools programme get in touch by emailing [email protected]
