IT service provider Barron McCann offers UK students hands-on career experience via employer engagement day
British IT service provider Barron McCann welcomes 15 students from Derby, UK to its site for day of workplace training aimed at disadvantaged children.
Students from Bemrose School in Derby, UK join Barron McCann for a dedicated employer engagement day. The event aimed to support students who may face barriers when securing traditional work placements, while inspiring them with real-world experiences.
The day started with a guided tour of the business’ facilities, including its Innovation Hub, workshop, warehouse and training centre. Participants were given an in-depth look behind the scenes at the company’s operations.
The students were split into groups to work on projects and were given the opportunity to present their ideas to Lucy Laughton, Business Support Co-ordinator at Barron McCann and the school’s deputy head.
“I was really impressed by the pupils who took part and visited us for the engagement day. They worked well in teams, delivered confident presentations, and showed real enthusiasm and potential throughout the day,” explained Laughton.
"One student, in particular, presented fresh, insightful ideas around our social media channels that genuinely impressed the team. This day was especially meaningful to me as my father, Arthur Titterton, was a former Bemrose pupil and contributed a chapter to the school’s history book Bemrose School: The Grammar Years. Hosting students from a school so personally significant was a real privilege.
“Providing students with real-world experiences like this helps build their confidence, develop key skills and unlocks their potential.”
The groups research one of two topics: social media and community engagement, or inclusion and SEND perspectives. Several students from the school’s SEND department were able to share their own insights into inclusivity and accessibility in the workplace.
Claire Amos, Careers Lead at the Bemrose School, says: “Partnering with Barron McCann provided our pupils with an invaluable insight into workplace culture and modern career paths.Our pupils presented with confidence and displayed their newfound knowledge with ease, impressing us all.”
