Collaboration of Schools & Industry
“We wanted to work with Chemicals Northwest on this programme as it gives students an insight into industry and the world of work. It helps students to make more informed subject and career choices and will hopefully encourage more students to apply for jobs in this sector. It has been as rewarding an experience for us as it has for the teachers and students.”
“This is the first time that INEOS Fluor has taken part in this scheme. We believe that it gives students an insight into industry, seeing science in the work place, understanding the different roles within a business and by speaking with employees hopefully it will encourage them to apply for jobs in this sector.”
Alida Lloyd, INEOS Fluor
The Collaboration of Schools & Industry (CoSI) project comprises two initiatives which aim to improve the image of the industry and assist young people’s education and personal development. Both schemes link secondary schools with local industry; it’s an approach that is proving very successful and delivers significant benefits to both the schools and the companies involved.
- Science for Life is a cascade programme that involves placing teachers with companies and using this experience to feed assignments for the relevant 14-19 course. Older students then use the material and visit the company before then adapting the material and teaching it to younger students.
- Positive Perceptions of Industry provides an opportunity for a small group of post-16 students to participate in a site visit which aims to enhance their understanding of the way industry operates and the roles and careers of scientists. Companies demonstrate how they: deal with environmental issues, support and reward employees, contribute to the local and national economy and compete within a global marketplace. The students involved then report back on their visit to younger pupils, influencing up to 180 other children about the industry.
