Kick-starting the careers of graduate and apprentice workers at Telent involves more than just learning the specifics of the role, whether it’s in engineering, project management or any of the professional routes we offer.
Our Early Careers Programme is focused on providing young professionals with opportunities to grow their professional network and build their resilience – all while promoting engagement through inclusion.
July’s programme this year saw a group of 49 Apprentices and Graduates spend a week in Eskdale with the Outward Bound Trust. The teams worked through a number of outdoor teambuilding activities, such as climbing a mountain gorge, team project, climbing and taking part in an overnight expedition.
Activities were centred around Telent’s Values and Behaviours and, paired with reflection and feedback from their peers, participants were encouraged to understand how their personal learning and development can have practical applications within their role at Telent.
Over the week, colleagues from Telent embedded themselves into each of the groups to help support the participants. At the end of the week, each team presented a summary of the experience to a group of visitors from Telent, including Peter Moir, Managing Director – Network Services. Many of the teams drew parallels between what they’d learned at Outward Bound and their day-to-day working life, with common themes on the importance of safety, teamwork, and inclusion.