Connecting Learning to the Future at Our Lady & St Bede Catholic Academy in Stockton
As part of the Year 9 Skills for Success programme, delivered in partnership with Stockton‑on‑Tees Borough Council, pupils explored the exciting world of digital careers in Week 2 of the programme.
Inspiring Conversations With Industry Professionals
Students took part in a live web chat with:
- Kurtis Lamb, Back‑End Engineer at CPP Games
- Tomas Roberton, from Circle Cloud in Stockton, specialists in IT and cyber‑security services
Pupils heard first‑hand about roles in:
- Software development
- IT support
- Cyber security
- Cloud services
They also strengthened essential skills such as communication, teamwork, resilience, problem‑solving, leadership and oracy.
Supporting Future Pathways
Each week, the programme helps pupils:
- Explore a range of career sectors
- Develop transferable workplace skills
- Build confidence speaking to real professionals
- Grow in aspiration and self‑belief
The programme will end with a celebration event, where pupils deliver their own elevator pitches, showcasing all they have learned.
