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A team of young volunteers have been learning the real value of new skills picked up in the classroom.
The Joinery students from Stockton Riverside College gave their time and efforts to build a boundary fence for Alice House Hospice in Hartlepool.
Working alongside learners from Proactive Training, together the teams constructed brick walls, pillars and fencing panels for the hospice.
“This was a great opportunity for the students to gain real work experience, putting their skills into practice,” said Kevan Stephenson, Stockton Riverside College’s Course Leader for Trade Skills.
The students spent two days measuring out and building the bespoke chevron fence panels in the workshop and a further two days onsite at the hospice installing the panels.
Kevan said: “The students faced real working conditions, transferring skills learnt in the workshop into real life. It motivated the students, giving them a real insight into the kind of work their course can lead to.
“It also offered the chance for our students to work in the community, doing their bit for this excellent service which relies heavily on donations. The fact that it was for such a worthwhile cause made it all the more meaningful.”
Mark Britten, Health & Safety Officer at Alice House Hospice, said: “It was a pleasure to have the team here helping to build our boundary fencing.
“They were a credit to the college and all said that they had enjoyed the experience and seeing the benefit that their work was to the charity. Their work has saved the hospice in the region of £500 so was of great benefit to us. Thank you!”
The Joinery students from Stockton Riverside College gave their time and efforts to build a boundary fence for Alice House Hospice in Hartlepool.
Working alongside learners from Proactive Training, together the teams constructed brick walls, pillars and fencing panels for the hospice.
“This was a great opportunity for the students to gain real work experience, putting their skills into practice,” said Kevan Stephenson, Stockton Riverside College’s Course Leader for Trade Skills.
The students spent two days measuring out and building the bespoke chevron fence panels in the workshop and a further two days onsite at the hospice installing the panels.
Kevan said: “The students faced real working conditions, transferring skills learnt in the workshop into real life. It motivated the students, giving them a real insight into the kind of work their course can lead to.
“It also offered the chance for our students to work in the community, doing their bit for this excellent service which relies heavily on donations. The fact that it was for such a worthwhile cause made it all the more meaningful.”
Mark Britten, Health & Safety Officer at Alice House Hospice, said: “It was a pleasure to have the team here helping to build our boundary fencing.
“They were a credit to the college and all said that they had enjoyed the experience and seeing the benefit that their work was to the charity. Their work has saved the hospice in the region of £500 so was of great benefit to us. Thank you!”
