education

Bristol International is committed to working with schools and colleges in the region to provide support to teaching staff, as well as engagement with students, to encourage and develop business awareness and help to develop skills required for future employment. 

BIA has recently been awarded a ‘Powerful Partnership’ award from ‘Ablaze’ for our work with schools particularly in the South Bristol area. This award was given in recognition of the contribution and support given towards transforming education in Bristol Schools. Raising aspirations and improving the life and employability skills of children and young people.

Some of the other initiatives undertaken by the Airport include:

• Work Experience.  BIA offers work experience to pupils in specific areas of the business.  Work experience is coordinated via S-Cool and details can be found at http://www.bristolairport.co.uk/about_us/careers/work_experience.aspx 
• Young Enterprise. A partnership between BIA and Young Enterprise to provide students with the opportunity to apply their skills to an airport based project which develops teamwork and creativity.
• School Governorships.  Several members of staff are governors at local schools.
• Fire Safety Training.  Members of the Rescue and Fire Fighting Service periodically visit local schools to give students an overview of fire safety. For further information please contact sowen@bristolairport.com 
• School projects.  BIA works with several schools in the area on specific projects, some of which are conducted in partnership with our on-site business partners.
• Higher Education.  BIA has worked with several Universities to provide an insight into airport operations to aid degree courses.