Happy and BandFC partner in new government initiative

Karen Lambert, chief happy at Happy Creative, said: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Rachel too Happy and to be championing such an important initiative. Throughout our 13-year history, we have supported young people, giving them the opportunity to translate what they are learning in school and college to the real world. Having Rachel with us for 3 months will mean that she gets a real in-depth insight into how a business operates as well as valuable hands-on experience which will prepare her for her career.”

Rachel Healy, student said; “Having the opportunity to contextualise the theory I am learning in the classroom into the workplace, for a substantial amount of time, is helping me develop my skills set further and has boost my confidence. Through this experience, I am able to make valued decisions on my future, from choosing a career path to which university I want to attend”.

Nigel Brown, director for students at Blackpool and the Fylde College, commented: “We are delighted to work with Happy Creative on the new T-levels pilot this year as they welcome our students as part of an industry placement project commissioned by the Department for Education.

T-levels will follow GCSEs and be equivalent to three A-levels. They will combine classroom theory, practical learning and a three-month industry placement to provide students with a real experience of the workplace. They will provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door into skilled employment, further study or a higher apprenticeship. The new model will become a mandatory requirement for all technical and professional education students in the future.