Careers Stories
Alison Forrester
"from English, Biology and Chemistry A levels to cell biology and cell imaging research, via Pharmacology''
Myles Weaver
My passion for aviation first began with my first flight at the age of 14 with the Air Cadets flying a Grob Tutor. Many more successive flights with the Air Cadets soon made me realise that I wanted flying to be a career and looked into many career options. Outside of school from the age of 15 to 18 I pursued additional flying opportunities such as gliding and motor gliding. I was given the rare opportunity during my A levels to complete a motor gliding scholarship with the Air Cadets teaching me many of the basic flying skills and ending with a very exciting solo flight. The opportunities I received from the Air Cadets over a four year period were exceptional in providing me with crucial inter-personal skills, driving me towards becoming a professional pilot and I recommend this and similar organisations to others searching for an adventure. During my A levels I also completed the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award provided by Pershore High School staff which taught me how to work effectively in a team and lead a group in unusual situations, skills which have been vital in my progression to becoming an airline pilot and which have proved vital selling points during interviews since.
Nicola Perrins
I took my GCSE’s at Pershore High School in 1999. I then went on to study for a GNVQ in Health and Social Care at Pershore Sixth Form, and then onto the University of Worcester to study Primary Education with a specialism in Early Years, where I graduated in 2004, and later returned in 2010 to complete my Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) qualification. I have worked in the Early Years education sector for the past 13 years, including schools, nurseries, after school and holiday club provision. My first job role was working in a large Infant school in Norwich, Norfolk and my last role was based at RGS Springfield (Worcester,) at their onsite Nursery.