Hereford Times - 7th January 2016 - Page 89
Hereford Times - 7th January 2016 - Page 89
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| Date of Publication | 7th January 2016 |
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hereiordtimescom Secondary adjective comm 9 after or resulting from someone or somethlng else that is primary Work-ready uplls ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE ASK our local employers how they see the future and they’re overwhelmingly positive — most believe their companies will be helping fuel the growth of a strong and vibrant' local econo- my in Herefordshire. Any shortage in the next decade won’t be of jobs, they say, but of the young people with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to fill them. Nationwide, nearly 75 per cent of em- ployers believe vocational qualifications will be essen- tial for those applying for many of tomorrow’s most exciting and rewarding careers. So why aren’t our schools equipping students with the kind of education they need for these occu— pations? One reason has been the lack of high level, high quality vocational op— tions available. But for the first time the Robert Owen Academy 13 now able to pro- vide a unique combination of high academic standards and industry recognised technical and vocational qualifications. At the Acad- emy — a first class facility in the heart of Hereford City education noun the theory and practIc ' e of teaching Thursday, January 7, 2016 THE HEREFORD TIMES 89 Centre — academic study goes hand-in-hand with re- al-life work placements. Mr Andy Hubble, principal at the Robert Owen Academy, says: “For those who learn best in practical situations, it brings education to life and makes learning a more exciting, more motivating and more rewarding expe- rience.” In addition to core national curriculum quali- fications of English, maths and science at GCSE level. the Academy teaches a flex~ ible 1ange of professional qualifications including BTECs NVQs and City and Guilds in both technical and vocational areas. This is combined with the op- portunity to work closelV with a range of stakehold- ers across the commercial sector on real-time projects. 80 whether students choose to go on to university. fur- education In: CHQQSIQNGYQURl Shape your career and follow your dreams with high academic expectations and a work— based vocational * Business & Retail . Construction and Land Based Studies Engineering Health & Social Care Horticulture — Floristry Sports Studies 34 em [1 ./'[ \‘F 5:» 0I432 53 no INFO@ROACADEMY.ORG | WWWROACADEMYORG I ROBERT OWEN - ACADEMY ther training or straight into work, this pioneering new approach is inspiring today’s generation of 14- 19 year olds to follow their dreams and achieve success by taking a path best suited to their talents and ambi- tions. Robert Owen Acade- my — open days on January 20 and 28, 4-7pm. For details contact the Rob- ert Owen Academy on 01432 513 120 wwwroacademyorg Wigmore School i A Federated Primary (4 — 11) and I; Secondary (ll—16) School 1 ‘Outstanding an atmosphere of mutual ‘ respect and support where students achievei exceptionally well’ Ofsted l ‘A delightful and extremely successful school. Relaxed, happy, community feel with very high expectations and a heartfelt concern for each individual' Times Good Schools Guide To arrange a visit: Contact the school office on 01568 770323 or admin@wigmore.herefordsch.til ROBERT OWEN Ac ADEM\ [Mil/(«UK (III! iilI‘Ir' MI ti L. 1"”.llit'1'g'. |
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