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Tees scheme aims to spark interest in logistics

[ October 12, 2022   //   Chris Lewis ]

AV Dawson, owner and operator of Port of Middlesbrough, has welcomed over 1,600 local primary school kids through its doors, as part of the SPARK Tees Valley initiative to educate children about the career opportunities and range of businesses based around the River Tees.  

Children between the ages of 9 and 11 from 39 primary schools across the Tees Valley took part in the 12-week programme which included interactive workshops and ‘behind the scenes’ exercises, whereby the children understand more about a range of Teesside businesses, through a variety of different tasks and video interviews with real employees of the companies.

The company has been using Port of Middlesbrough’s conferencing facilities at The Staiths, its new head office building.

Megan Kelly at Bankfields Primary School said: “The children had a fantastic day and many of them said it was the best trip they have ever been on. It is vital for children to have career driven days because it is important to raise the aspirations of children and give them the opportunity to see what they can do in the future and not limit their expectations and potential.” 

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