Network75 students join our team
Neil Kinnerly • September 12, 2019
Welcoming Olivia and Ben to Philtronics
We have recently welcomed two Network75 students and are delighted to have them as part of our team!
What is Network75?
The Network75
programme provides students with the opportunity to gain work experience, earn a wage and study for a degree. The students work with us at Philtronics 3 days per week and attend university 2 days per week. The students chose the Network75 route to a degree because of the practical experience that working alongside their degree brings, along with the financial benefit of graduating from university with no student debt. At Philtronics, we believe that being able to put what you learn in university into practise in a real working environment is very important. This is why we have chosen to employ Network75 students. They are proven to become an essential part of the business and upon graduation, we hope to have tailor made employees who know the company inside and out.
What Ben has to say...
Ben is studying for a degree in Mechanical Engineering which he hopes will enable him to develop his analytical and mathematical skills to solve real life problems. He will enhance his capabilities in learning how to develop and manufacture well-designed products, along with understanding the fundamentals of engineering practises.
“I learned about Network75 through a teacher at my school. I knew that I didn’t want to follow the traditional university route and go into full time education, so I started looking for an apprenticeship. Network75 looked like a great option for me as I still wanted to learn and get an education but along with gaining the work experience that’s so important in the engineering industry too. I chose Philtronics as I was very interested in the products they develop and wanted to know more about them and how they are manufactured. I hope to become a valued asset to the company whilst gaining industry experience to further my career.”
What Olivia has to say...
Olivia will be studying for a Business Management degree as she is ambitious to find out how a successful business functions. She will learn all about the different aspects of business and how they inter-relate, along with modern approaches to management in the workplace, including the development of technologies which are becoming more advanced and the skills people require.
“After completing my A levels, I took a year out as I was unsure what career path I should take. Spending the year in full time employment made me realise that I wanted to continue to work, but I also knew that I wanted to further my education. Then a friend recommended the Network75 programme which I instantly knew suited my career aspirations. I took the placement with Philtronics because they expressed a genuine interest in helping me to bring what I learn in university into the workplace and seemed like a very ambitious, growth-driven company. I’m thrilled to be starting my career here!”
Anne Pritchard (Finance Director) on why Philtronics decided to employ Network75 students:
“From an employer’s perspective, the Network75 program is a great way to nurture future graduates with hands-on experience. We took on one Electronics & Electrical Engineering Network75 student last year, Kieran, who quickly became part of the team. It is a serious commitment on both parts as the program runs over 5 years but the difference between a standard graduate coming out of university with no real work experience and an experienced Network75 student is huge. We hope that all 3 students will thrive in their new roles and turn into valuable employees in the long run”.
We wish Ben and Olivia luck with their new placements and hope to see them thrive within the business!
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