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News Release from: GSPK Circuits
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 27 September 2002
Students check out PCB manufacturing
Students from Harrogate College were last week able to experience an education in manufacturing processes, thanks to the Knaresborough-based GSPK Group.
Students from Harrogate College were last week able to experience an education in manufacturing processes, thanks to the Knaresborough-based GSPK Group As part of a NYBEP funded initiative, Harrogate College together with Harrogate Grammar School are currently running a project introducing students to the world of the working environment
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 26 Jul 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The initiative links schools and colleges to vocational education and training and helps students learn about interview techniques, CV writing, employee needs, legislation and a working life experience etc.
As part of the GSPK Group's ongoing student support programme and dedication to promoting manufacturing locally, the GSPK Group invited the students from Harrogate College to undertake a tour of its manufacturing facilities.
The students were greeted with an introduction to the different GSPK companies based on the Technology Park and the complexities of printed circuit board manufacture before setting out on a tour of the factories on site.
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They were able to learn and understand about the challenges the manufacturing industry faces today and to also discover how the group facilitates the needs of market sectors such as automotive, telecommunications, medical and military and security etc and not just here in the UK, but globally as well.
Carol Wilson, tutor at Harrogate College comments: "Our recent visit to the GSPK Group enabled the students to gain a real insight into the reality of working life and see for themselves the opportunities open to them within such an organisation.
The tour was not only educational but very informative.
They were able to discover the great need for ongoing training and development and were astounded to see the extensive use of computers across every aspect of the business.
The students enjoyed their experience and through this initiative have been able to marry up the gap between deciding on a career and facing the reality of working life in a practical way.
What's more, this opportunity has helped them to realise that a manufacturing Group like GSPK can offer a whole range of jobs and opportunities".
"Being able to offer students an insight into the career opportunities we can offer and the everyday working life of a manufacturing company is a very rewarding experience.
It has been a pleasure to be involved in such a forward thinking community education project and training initiative", said Martyn Gibson, Operations Director.
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