Jade and Jasper impress in Camborne work experience placements

A lanyard, a full diary and a taste of two very different careers. That is how two Year 10 students from Camborne Science and International Academy spent part of their summer, swapping the classroom for a week in the working world of Camborne.

Jade’s week in care

The placements were organised by the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) team. Jade, who is interested in care as a profession, spent hers working alongside Alexandras Community Care.

Nicola Rowe, Registered Manager for the homecare group, said Jade settled in quickly.

“Jade fitted in really well, showed a very mature attitude and was eager to learn,” said Nicola. “She showed great time keeping skills and joined in with the office dynamics.”

Jasper’s turn behind the microphone

Jasper’s role with BID Camborne took him in a different direction, sourcing information for blogs and podcasts. One task saw him interview Glennie McKinley, a partner and Head of Family at DB Law, a solicitor practice based in Camborne and Penzance.

“Jasper went along to see Glennie in her office and asked her about her career and what she loved about Camborne as part of our Sterling Services series,” said Anna Pascoe, BID Camborne Manager. “He wrote the interview up afterwards as a blog that was then published on the town’s website.”

The finished piece is now live on the BID’s site for anyone who wants to read Glennie’s answers in full.

Podcasts, other businesses and a giant mural

Anna said the interview was just one part of a busy week for Jasper. “He also visited other businesses, helped record podcasts and acted as an artist assistant to Cosmic who is painting a giant mural in New Connexions Street,” she said. “Jade and Jasper both did well and we wish them all the very best with what they go on to do in the future.”

The mural on New Connexions Street is still going up, one more thing for Jasper to check on next time he is passing.