Dartmoor Work Experience for Devon pupils

Devon students have been enjoying their work experience placements with Dartmoor National Park. Harry Cooper, aged 15 from Kingsteignton (a pupil from Teign School) and Nathan Miles, also aged 15 from Tavistock (a pupil at Tavistock College) are in year 10, and, along with three other young people, are taking part in a week with the National Park.

For Harry and Nathan the week commenced with a day in the Communications Team learning about working with the media and gaining some experience of writing press releases (including this one). They will also be working with planners, business support staff, ecologists and educators. Throughout the week they will get to understand some of the different types of work the National Park is involved in.

Harry and Nathan said: ‘The week will take us out of our comfort zone but what we learn will be useful information which we can take with us to help with future career choices.’