海角直播

A bridge to a new future

University of 海角直播 graduate Gavin Stock has been named the Most Enterprising Student for his work on a special scheme, designed to offer graduates the opportunity to get some valuable work experience.

Gavin, 22, from Marske, achieved a First Class degree in BEng (Hons) Computer Engineering & Microelectrics before he took part in the Bridges & Routes scheme at the University.聽 He worked for Stockton-based 4C Electronics Ltd for a 15 week period, where he assisted in the development of 鈥楽priteDrive鈥�, a controller for digital lighting systems.聽 The product is designed to control lighting for a variety of uses, such as architectural or entertainment lighting.聽 Gavin鈥檚 role involved applying many of the skills he learnt at university as well as learning new technical skills.聽 Gavin said: 鈥淲hen I left university I emailed my CV to lots of companies and 4C Electronics were one of those that replied. They told me that they were looking into taking on a graduate, and that they had been in contact with the university and suggested that I contacted the University and find out about the Bridges & Routes project. I thought that the project sounded like a good way to gain work experience, so I signed up.聽 I was soon selected for an interview at 4C and then got the placement.

鈥淎t the moment, I鈥檓 back working at 4C Electronics again.聽 I鈥檓 on the 鈥楪raduates for Business鈥� scheme, which is similar to Bridges & Routes, except that I鈥檓 now permanently employed by 4C rather than on a work placement.聽 As for my future plans, I hope to stay at 4C Electronics and develop my professional skills further, and progress from being Junior Hardware/Software Engineer to being a Professional Design Engineer.鈥�

For more information about the Bridges & Routes scheme, which is funded by the European Social Fund and is open to graduates from all Universities, contact: Faye Thomson, Project Manager, at the University of 海角直播's Department of Academic Enterprise on聽 01642 384426 or email:聽 f.thomson@tees.ac.uk.

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