together Bristol Bears Community FoundationParamount’s design team held a creative workshop at Ashton Gate Stadium for students from local schools.
The aim of this workshop is to inspire students to reach their full potential through insightful, fun and hands-on workshops with local employers.
During the session, our design manager, Jon Foster, described the design elements involved and typical challenges experienced through a typical design journey from conception to completion of a project, while Helen Bartlett We shed light on the skills employers in the design and construction industries are looking for. Range of career opportunities available.
Helen Bartlett commented:
“The students were enthusiastic and very engaged. We tasked the group with the creative thinking behind the interior design project, identifying the types of design themes they preferred and choosing from a variety of materials. developed it further by doing
This kind of workshop helps plant seeds about future job prospects and inspire the next generation. At Paramount, we’re always passionate about sharing industry advice and knowledge with those who want to learn more. We wish all students success in their studies and future endeavors. ”
Students also had the opportunity to practice actual electrical work under the guidance of Cardiff and Bristol based electrical contractors. RME architectural services.
what the students said
97% of students agreed that the workshops gave them a better understanding of the world of work, with other comments such as:
– “I really liked the design part. I used my own ideas and saw that the materials were realistic. I think it would be fun to be a designer.”
– “I was very interested in wiring as I understood how plug wiring works and I would like to explore this career.”
– “By designing the space myself, I was able to understand what Paramount was doing.
– “I enjoyed the variety of activities available.It gave me the opportunity to try new things and find what I am good at.”
The Bristol Bears Community Foundation is a registered charity that works with over 8,000 people in our local community each year. The Foundation offers a wide range of programs to serve communities across four key areas including education, participation, health and inclusion.
Ben Wolfson, Head of Education and Employability, Bristol Bears Community Foundation, commented:
“Our aim this year was to inspire students to reach their full potential by opening up educational and employment opportunities. We supported this objective by creating engaging and interactive workshops that provided opportunities for learners to gain insight into the world of work and gain inspiration for their next steps.”
The Foundation recently partnered with Paramount on the 2023 Tag Rugby Tournament, bringing together over 200 professionals from across the region to participate in a series of events.
Hosted by our colleague Sally Gardner, the event raised a staggering £13,000 for the Bristol Bears Community Foundation to help deliver programs that benefit lives across the region. It will help a lot. Please see here for the detail.
