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Tag Archive: School Engagement

  • A Leap Toward the Future of Work

    May 8th, 2026 in News, school engagement

    Our HR & InfoSec Director Hollie Whittles recently attended the Enterprising Futures Conference at Shrewsbury School, supporting an engaging careers event for nearly 200 students from across the region. The day brought together inspiring speakers, interactive workshops and thoughtful discussions, giving students valuable insight into future career paths and the skills needed in today’s world of work. Hollie was proud to contribute…

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  • Purple Frog Data Team Judges at STEM Racing Regional Finals

    February 26th, 2026 in Community, Just For Fun, News, school engagement

    The Purple Frog Data team enjoyed an inspiring day at Harper Adams University in Newport, serving as judges at the STEM Racing secondary school regional finals, supported by Formula 1. Representing Purple Frog were CEO Alex Whittles, Marketing Manager Annabel Hemingbrough, and legacy frog Phil, who joined fellow industry professionals to assess the outstanding work produced by talented young students from across the region. The competition…

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  • Telford College Hosts First Employers Open Morning with Focus on AI and Cybersecurity

    February 16th, 2026 in AI, News, school engagement

    Local businesses gathered at Telford College for the institution’s first-ever Employers Open Morning, filling the room for insightful talks on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The event was hosted by Carl Jones, who led discussions on how emerging technologies are shaping the future workplace. Principal Lawrence Wood unveiled ambitious plans for £18 million of capital investment, outlining a bold vision for the college’s…

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  • Inside digital careers at the FrogPlex

    January 30th, 2026 in Apprenticeships, Business, careers, Community, News

    We recently opened our doors to students from Shrewsbury School for an inside look at life at the FrogPlex. Our team spent the day showing the students what it’s really like to work in tech. We covered a wide range of roles, including Data Engineering, Power BI Development, AI Engineering, and Digital Marketing. There’s no “one way” to get into tech, and we wanted to make sure the students knew that. We shared our own stories,…

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  • Hopping along the digital career path

    Hopping along the digital career pathJanuary 28th, 2026 in careers, News, school engagement

    What does it take to build a career in the rapidly evolving tech landscape? That was the question of the day as we “hopped” over to the recent careers fair at Haberdashers’ Adams. Representing the team were Lewis Prince, AI Engineer, and Charlie-Mae Grimston, Marketing Associate, who spent the day engaging with the next generation by sharing insights into their daily roles and the diverse paths available in the modern workforce. It…

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  • Investing in Team Spirit at Hadley Learning Community!

    Graphic design featuring a sports-themed background with hexagonal patterns and a photo of a netball game in progress. In the foreground, a player wearing a blue Purple Frog-branded sports vest stands with arms raised and thumbs pointing downward. White text at the top reads: ‘Investing in Team Spirit at Hadley Learning Community!’November 30th, 2025 in Community, Just For Fun, News

    What happens when local talent meets a little extra support? At Hadley Learning Community, it means stepping onto the court with confidence, colour, and a whole lot of team spirit. Purple Frog Systems is delighted to sponsor the brand-new kits for the HLC netball team, giving the players a fresh, high-quality look they can proudly wear at every match and tournament. And they’re already standing a little taller because of it. Sport plays such…

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  • Unlocking Potential: How Work Experience Supercharges Student Skills

    Hollie wearing a Purple Frog branded shirt, standing in front of a school building with a tech-themed overlay and the text ‘How Work Experience Supercharges Student Skills’ displayed on the right.November 10th, 2025 in Blog, careers, Community, News

    Work experience is a crucial component in the development of young professionals and providing that, employer engagement is something that I am very passionate about. It provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge to the real-world, gain practical work-ready skills, and understand the dynamics of the workplace. When Ofsted are going into schools, they are keen to understand progress with Gatsby Benchmark 4 which focuses on…

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  • Consultant Joe Returns to Codsall Roots to Inspire Future Careers

    Consultant Joe Returns to Codsall Roots to Inspire Future CareersJuly 11th, 2025 in careers, Community, Just For Fun, News

    Yesterday marked a special moment for Codsall Community High School as former student and current consultant Joe returned to give back to the community that helped shape his journey. Taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane, Joe joined students at Weston Park to support a day of mock interviews designed to prepare them for the leap into the world of work. With a passion for mentoring and a deep connection to the school, Joe offered valuable…

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  • Purple Frog Supports Future Innovators in TeenTech Challenge

    Purple Frog Supports Future Innovators in TeenTech ChallengeJuly 10th, 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

    Championing School-Employer Collaboration at Bradley Stoke Community SchoolMay 17th, 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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