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Aspire staff share knowledge with local students

Staff from Gateshead-based Aspire Technology Solutions went back to the classroom last week, welcoming students from two South Tyneside based schools into their workplace.

A group of Level 2 IT Diploma students from St Joseph’s Comprehensive and Hebburn Comprehensive spent the afternoon at Aspire as part of their studies, witnessing how different technologies and business systems are implemented and used within the workplace.

The IT Diploma qualification calls for students to understand the role of key components within networked PC systems, assemble, test and troubleshoot a simple computer network, understand the principles of systems availability, design, develop, test and troubleshoot a simple database system and carry out a system review, assessing fitness for purpose and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Of the student visit, Denis Heaney, Deputy Director of Applied Learning at St Joseph’s RC Comprehensive School said: “Given the specific requirements of the IT Diploma, we approached Aspire as we felt they were perfectly placed to assist with our workplace-based learning.

“Without companies like Aspire that are willing to take time out of their day to answer student questions and show them round their workplace, this kind of practical learning just wouldn’t be possible. We are therefore extremely grateful to the Aspire team for being so accommodating, the students thoroughly enjoyed their visit and gained a great deal from it.”

Nigel Begg, Managing Director of Aspire added: “We are always keen to nurture local talent where possible and therefore work closely with North East schools and universities to snap up the brightest and best.

“I think it’s really important to give students the opportunity to see how we work as it teaches them about real business which you don’t get sitting in a classroom. The students from St Joseph’s were enthusiastic and eager to learn which was great to see so we were more than happy to share our knowledge with them. I wish them all luck with their studies moving forward.”

Headquartered in Gateshead and with sites in South Tyneside and Central London, Aspire is an award-winning technology solutions provider with a 30-strong workforce and turnover nearing £3m.

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