Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme inspiring the next generation in Kendal
The Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme team recently had the privilege of hosting an exciting Construction Careers Day for three local schools: Kirkbie Kendal, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Katherine.
Around 11–15 students from each school, aged 13–14, joined the team for a hands-on experience designed to spark interest in the diverse opportunities within the construction industry as they prepare to choose their GCSE options.
The day was packed with activities and insights:
- Careers Fair at the main site compound: Students rotated through different stations, meeting professionals from areas such as Project Management, Planning, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Communications and Engagement, Flood Risk Management and Environment. As well as meeting some of our partners on the project; Jacobs and Waitings. The students asked questions and played interactive games.
- Skills at Mintsfeet compound: Here, students got a taste of practical skills, including drone flying, digger/dumper simulators, surveying, wall building and cladding, and watched machine and fabrication demonstrations.
- Site tours: A guided tour by minibus and on foot took students to key project locations such as Gooseholme, New Road, and Aynam Road, as well as a walking route from Abbot Hall to Waterside. They also visited the parish church for National Heritage Week, voted on the name for the ‘Kendal Woman,’ a 900-year-old woman whose skull was unearthed during flood management work at Holy Trinity Kendal Parish Church in Kendal, and learned about the River Kent flood defences.
It was a full day of learning, interaction, and inspiration, giving young people a real insight into the breadth of careers available in construction and engineering.
We’re proud to support initiatives like this that help shape the future workforce and strengthen ties with our local community.
