Meet the Intern
Name: Jon Pestell
Previous school / work experience:
Education: Ferndown First School, Ferndown Upper School, Ferndown Middle School, Linwood School.
Work Experience: No work experience.
How have you found starting at BCP?
“At first I was nervous to start but I had more days coming here and I have now found my feet.”
What is your first rotation?
“My first rotation is working at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital doing admin work.”
What do you enjoy most about being on the internship?
“I enjoy the freedom we get and the support we get.”
Name: Ralph Shepherd
Previous school / work experience:
Education: Brockenhurst College.
Work Experience: Barista/Student Ambassador.
How have you found starting at BCP?
“Smooth starting, enjoying it so far.”
What is your first rotation?
“My first rotation is a Finance Archive Assistant in Poole. I’m really looking forward to starting my rotation.”
What do you enjoy most about being on the internship?
“My most enjoyable part of the internship is I have made new friends, as well as the environment it’s set in.”
Name: Emily Randall
Previous school / work experience:
Education: Avonbourne College.
Work Experience: “For my work experience I did Chatterboxes. I helped at a social club I used to go to and that’s where I did my work experience.”
How have you found starting at BCP?
“I have enjoyed it so far doing the BCP course and I am looking forward to starting my job rotation soon. As I will learn some new skills and try out new skills too.”
What is your first rotation?
“My first job rotation will be Fleet Operations Assistant.”
What do you enjoy most about being on the internship?
“I enjoy that I have made a few new friends here while being on this course and also starting my job rotation.”
Name: Elle Squires
Previous school / work experience:
Education: Kingston Maurward College
Work experience: “There was a retail assistant position at the Estate shop which was based in the college by the animal park. My tasks there were cleaning, dusting, restocking shelves, pricing products, checking dates, serving customers, till using and money handling. I also spoke to customers on the phone. It sold local produce like eggs, vegetables and much more. They had all sorts of cakes, cards, stuffed toys and jewellery. There even was a section for gluten-free items for those who can’t have gluten. Before that I worked for a gardener at the college and I was cleaning paths, cutting hanging branches and watering plants, as well as talking to people and working in a team. Even before that I worked as an animal assistant meaning looking after animal well-being, cleaning out hutches as well as monitoring behaviour and doing health checks on the animals as well.”
How have you found starting at BCP?
“I’m finding it great and better than I suspected. I love the atmosphere in the room and working in a small group. I get on with everyone and I like making a good choice in friends.”
What is your first rotation?
“My first rotation is at the Prom Café and Tourist Information Centre which I’m starting on Tuesday.”
What do you enjoy most about being on the internship?
“What I enjoy most about the internship is the rotations we all get to do and learning more about work placements. I enjoy spending my lunch break with my friends and discuss about the day and what we are doing at the weekend.”