2nd, March 2020

Why we love our Corporate Partners

We’re lucky to have some of the region’s best businesses working alongside us as Corporate Partners as we aim to change the lives of young people on Teesside.

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Without their help and support, we wouldn’t be able to deliver meaningful experience, open the eyes of students, build aspirations or demonstrate why we’re so passionate about the Tees Valley.

So, here are just ten reasons why we love our Corporate Partners so much…

  1. They offer incredible work experience opportunities for our students
  2. They share their wisdom outside of the workplace too, during in-school sessions
  3. They’re experts in their field, meaning young people can see the best in industry
  4. They’re keen to reduce the skills gap in the Tees Valley
  5. They’re passionate about helping young people gain the skills and experience needed to keep developing talent in the area

  1. They support youth even outside of their work with us, offering award-winning apprenticeship programmes and training schemes
  2. They help us during events like the Big Give Ball and Afternoon Tea

  1. They do some brilliantly bold activities to fundraise, such as Jerry’s mammoth Ironman challenge and Michael’s Race to the Castle
  2. They use every opportunity to talk about our work together at events and networking sessions all over the Tees Valley
  3. And they never stop showing us the love!

For more information on our Corporate Partners, and other Business Members, head to  https://www.hightidefoundation.co.uk/for-businesses/.

33,500

Students supported since 2012
with life-changing industry-led work experience programmes and enrichment events

28,000

Hours of engagement with employers
connecting students directly with people in various job roles for real-life career experiences

750

Business members involved
from a range of sectors who co-designed and delivered our industry-led career programmes

"“This has been so educational, not only for the students but also the teachers; I had no idea of what really went on down here. This is great knowledge that I can take back with me and share with the other colleagues and students.”"

Teacher, Middlesbrough

""It was very informative and was definitely worth every minute. The speakers and staff were very kind and helped us all build a better understanding of the world of engineering. This was an insight I doubt I could have gotten anywhere else.""

Year 7 Student, Redcar

"“I am grateful for the help and life changing experience High Tide have gave me and believe that I wouldn’t have got this chance anywhere else. I believe that without high tide I would have never received or had an opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge”"

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"“My experience with High Tide provided me with amazing opportunities and allowed me to meet very influential people who have helped me to gain confidence as well as skills I will take with me for the rest of my life.""

Year 6 Student, Middlesbrough

"Start to finish there was loads of enthusiasm from the employees and the students! Really fun to be a part of this!"

Age 17, 5-day VWEX (Engineering)

"I enjoyed the work experience, I learnt new skills on how to write my CV and what employers look for."

Age 13, Discovery day (Employability)

Our Corporate Partners

Casper Shipping
Jacksons Law Firm
PD Ports