It’s no overstatement to say that I wouldn’t be where I am today had I not worked alongside my studies. As a student starting a business, being able to be hands-on at work was transformative. It gave me real-world skills that no lecture hall could provide.
This is why I am passionate about technical education, particularly T-levels, the two-year vocational qualifications for 16 to 19-year-olds in England that are equivalent to three A-levels. And it’s why I believe every employer has a responsibility to step up and do their bit for the next generation, by opening their doors to more young people.
