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Purple Frog Supports Future Innovators in TeenTech Challenge
July 10^th, 2025 in Business, Community, News, school engagement
Over the past few weeks, our team at Purple Frog Systems has had the pleasure of working with students at Hadley Learning Community (HLC), supporting their journey through the TeenTech Challenge and STEM Club. Although the teams didn’t take home the top prize in Friday’s final, we couldn’t be prouder of everything they achieved. Charlie-Mae, Annabel, Lewis, and Callum have been regularly visiting HLC to mentor students, helping them bring…
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Championing School-Employer Collaboration at Bradley Stoke Community School
May 17^th, 2025 in Just For Fun, News, school engagement
This week, we saw Laura – our Data Engineer – bridging the gap between education and industry, by attending a Business Breakfast at Bradley Stoke Community School. The event highlighted the valuable collaborations taking place between local employers and the school to enhance students’ learning and future opportunities in the realms of Careers and Employability. Students/attendees heard inspiring examples of how businesses…
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Inspiring the next generation: Charlie & Tom at the Haberdashers’ Adams Career Fair
March 27^th, 2025 in careers, Community, News, Purple Frog Systems, school engagement
This Wednesday, Charlie-Mae and Tom had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Haberdashers’ Adams Career Fair, where they engaged with students eager to explore career paths in data analytics and technology. It was an inspiring day filled with insightful conversations about the exciting opportunities within this ever-evolving industry. Power BI, Microsoft Fabric & AI During the fair, Charlie and Tom introduced students to the world of…
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Shrewsbury School Takes Over the FrogPlex!
February 26^th, 2025 in Apprenticeships, News, Purple Frog Systems, school engagement
On Thursday 6th February, Shrewsbury School came to the FrogPlex! Students from Shrewsbury School had the opportunity to visit the Purple Frog office for an immersive experience in a professional working environment. This visit aimed to introduce the students to various career paths and the dynamic nature of the tech industry. The day was packed with insightful presentations delivered by nine dedicated members of the Purple Frog team. Hollie,…
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Joe takes on Wood Green Academy’s Career Event
February 19^th, 2025 in Community, News, Purple Frog Systems, school engagement
On Thursday, Joe had the pleasure of visiting Wood Green Academy in Wednesbury to participate in a careers speed networking event. This event was designed to introduce Year 8 pupils to various future career paths and guide them in making an informed decision about their GCSE options. The students were highly engaged with Joe throughout the event, showing great interest in the discussions. Joe focused primarily on STEM (Science, Technology,…
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Women in tech, is it still a man’s world?
July 5^th, 2024 in Apprenticeships, Blog, careers, Community, Purple Frog Systems, school engagement
Looking back on my career, it dawned on me that I joined the tech community last century! The digital world was not something I thought I would end up in but I have always had a love of gaming starting with figuring how to code on my Amstrad 64k to make it say “hello world”. At the time, it was a very male dominated industry and things have moved on rapidly since the world of dial-up internet, floppy disks and taking the ball out of a…
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Inspiring Future Data Stars at Shrewsbury School Careers Fair
June 28^th, 2024 in Apprenticeships, careers, Community, News, school engagement
Purple Frog Systems took a hopping good trip to Shrewsbury School this week, participating in their Careers Fair and leaving a wave of enthusiasm for the data sector! Laura and Joe, two of our resident data whizzes, were on hand to showcase the fascinating world of data analytics to eager students. Through interactive exercises and engaging conversations about careers, the students were captivated by the diverse applications of data and its…
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Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Shrewsbury Futures Conference
May 13^th, 2024 in Community, News, school engagement
Hollie eagerly embraced the opportunity to speak at the Shrewsbury Futures third ‘Enterprising Futures’ Conference, a platform designed to empower the next generation of leaders. As an expert speaker, she felt a deep sense of responsibility and excitement as she prepared to share her insights on #SkillsForLife. The atmosphere at the conference was electric, with over 180 students from Shrewsbury School, William Brookes School, The…
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Hollie and Laura Inspire Students at Telford College
May 7^th, 2024 in News, school engagement
Last week, Purple Frog Systems – Hollie and Laura – shared their insights on career pathways and essential skills in today’s ever-changing job market. The sessions were not only informative but also deeply inspiring, leaving a lasting impression on all college students who attended. Hollie and Laura kicked off the event with an exploration of careers in their industry, emphasising the importance of adaptable skills applicable…
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Inside Purple Frog: Work Experience Insights
April 30^th, 2024 in News, school engagement
At Purple Frog Systems recently had the pleasure of hosting Ben for a period of work experience, and it was an enriching experience for all involved. Ben’s eagerness to learn and his positive attitude made his time with us truly enjoyable. Upon reflection, Ben shared, “Today, I have learned what you do at Purple Frog and explored concepts like Power BI, Python, and Microsoft Fabric. Then, I put Python into practice by conducting some…
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Alex Whittles (MVP)
Annabel Hemingbrough
Callum Bryant
Hollie Whittles
James Snow
Jeet Kainth
Joe Billingham
Jon Fletcher
Laura Adamson
Lewis Prince (MVP)
Matt Mair-Durrant
Nick Edwards
Tom Owen