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  • Data careers in the classroom!

    July 16th, 2026 in Community, Just For Fun, News, school engagement

    Our Data Engineer, Laura-Jayne, recently attended Careers Day at Hayesfield Girls’ School in Bath, speaking with students about careers in data, technology and the opportunities available within the digital sector. Throughout the day, Laura shared insights into her role as a Data Engineer, the skills needed to succeed in the industry, and the different pathways that can lead into technology careers. Students had the chance to ask…

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  • 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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  • Judging the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

    Young Enterprise Staffordshire County ShowcaseMay 7th, 2026 in Community, News, school engagement

    Our Senior AI Engineer Lewis Prince recently took part as a judge at the Young Enterprise Staffordshire County Showcase, where student teams presented the businesses they’ve built from the ground up. From pitching ideas to demonstrating their strategy and results, it was clear these young entrepreneurs are developing the skills that modern businesses rely on, from communication and creativity to problem-solving and commercial thinking. The…

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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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  • Is AI cheating?

    April 28th, 2025 in Blog, Business, careers

    I was recently a Judge at a  ‘Dragons Den’ event at a local school. They had been split into teams and tasked with creating an innovative app idea and then asked to present back to us along with evidence of research into competitors and financials. There was a lot of ideas and we settled on a winning team who chose to utilise AI to create images (and unbeknownst to me at the time to create certain text passages). There was an assumption…

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  • Inspiring the next generation: Charlie & Tom at the Haberdashers’ Adams Career Fair

    March 27th, 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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