Work experience lands one student a job offer
LOUGHBOROUGH College students have earned praise for their outstanding performance on work experience with a local employer – with one impressing so much he has been offered a job.
Ben Wheeler and Reece Halford, who study creative media, and Charlie Bolton, who is working towards his extended diploma in business, were all given the opportunity through the College-based REED NCFE team to develop a range of skills with Loughborough-based Tranquil Plants.
Stefan Thomas, who owns the UK leading Bonsai Kokedama specialist supplier, said: “Our company ethos is ‘Creating tranquil moments in people’s lives through inspiring plants’ and each of the students has been involved in supporting that through our business, from helping on the production line to marketing the brand.
“Reece, Ben and Charlie are all very eager to learn and to come up with their own ideas and concepts. It has been great to work with such passionate, motivated and charming students and I am delighted to be able to offer Charlie a part-time job.”
Charlie, 18, said he has enjoyed every minute of his work experience with Stefan and Tranquil Plants: “I’ve been able to develop so many skills and gained such an insight into all aspects of business. I was so excited when Stefan told me he was offering me a parttime job with the company - I hope I can continue to play even a small part in their success.”