S6 Prestwick Academy Pupil Gains Valuable Experience at Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce 

S6 Prestwick Academy pupil, Sarah, has been gaining valuable real-world experience through her work placement at Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce. Attending every Wednesday for two hours throughout the school year, she has had the opportunity to explore different aspects of the business, from administration, social media support to event planning. 

In December, Sarah supported the Elf on the Shelf social media campaign which consisted of a daily post of the elves relating to a career, helping to engage young people with different job opportunities in a fun and festive way. Sarah created a content calendar for this campaign, took photos and scheduled them across 4 social media platforms. 

In addition to her social media involvement, Sarah has assisted with administrative tasks and helped prepare for Chamber and DYW Ayrshire events, gaining insight into the planning and coordination required for successful business networking. 

Sarah’s time at Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce highlights the importance of work-based learning and the benefits of partnerships between schools and local businesses.