
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) will hold the first training sessions for its newest programme, the 'Aluminium Ambassador Programme'. The initiative, launched in collaboration with Bloodhound Education, will include an online (22 August) and in-person (11 September) session.
The programme, available only to ALFED members, will develop industry role models from member firms to inspire the next generation of professionals by presenting the aluminium sector. Aluminium Ambassadors will be educated to travel into educational and business settings to provide informative speeches and organise EnvironmentAl training workshops to inspire topics and career interests.
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"The ALFED Aluminium Ambassador Programme is a great opportunity to establish industry role models to support the UK aluminium sector. Education around UK aluminium, the opportunities it presents and the variability of roles available within, is crucial to the future of the industry. Our ambassadors will be vital in the education and training of students, parents and teachers, promoting the benefits of a career in a leading sustainable industry and to ensure the future succession of skilled professionals," said Tom Jones, CEO of ALFED.
A complete training programme developed in collaboration with Bloodhound Education involves delivering hands-on aluminium-related activities to bring the curriculum to life and deepen the connection between the classroom and professions.
“We’re delighted to have partnered with ALFED to deliver such an important programme. We’re passionate about supporting the next generation of STEM professionals and this is a fantastic opportunity to do so. Not only that, but it’s a great way of combining real life application and an educational setting. By training professionals from across the industry, the ambassadors will be able to provide a unique insight to the students – through knowledge and experience. We’re excited to get the programme underway and play a significant role in inspiring the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians,” said Kirsty Allpress, CEO of Bloodhound Education.
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