A leading structural steel firm has opened its doors to students in a bid to inspire the next generation.
Severfield, headquartered in York, welcomed three Year 10 students from Thirsk School & Sixth Form College to its Dalton facility for a four-day work experience placement over the summer holidays.
The placement offered students a first-hand look at the world of structural steel and the variety of career paths available in the industry.
The placement forms part of Severfield's commitment to working with local schools (Image: Supplied)
Abel Neish, senior early careers advisor at Severfield, said: "It was fantastic to see the students grow in confidence over the course of the week and hear how much they took away from the experience.
"In addition to practical skills like CV writing and career guidance, we believe it's crucial to engage with the next generation of talent.
"This initiative not only nurtures their potential but also helps us foster a future pipeline of skilled individuals.
Students followed a structured programme introducing them to key departments (Image: Supplied)
"We're thrilled to be involved and are always looking for opportunities to work with schools and colleges.
"We hope that some of these students will one day become our colleagues."
The placement forms part of Severfield's commitment to working with local schools and supporting future talent in engineering and construction.
Students followed a structured programme introducing them to key departments including design, project management, quantity surveying, quality, and group services.
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The week began with a company induction and factory tour, followed by sessions on STEM activities, IT systems, CV writing, and interview preparation.
Students also took part in a Q&A session with current apprentices to learn more about real-life career journeys within the business.
The placement concluded with a group project, in which students developed a short blog and presentation, which they delivered to Severfield's Head of Learning & Development.