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Thanakorn Nopphawing and Rachel De Bont, from the PLA’s HR team, explained some of the skills required to work in the river, and harbour master Tim MacQuillin gave a demonstration of navigational chart reading skills.
Pierview Academy is an alternative learning provider, for 11 to 25-year olds, who have struggled in other education settings.
Kelly Butler, the academy’s operations manager, said: “Often employers do not understand the skills and abilities of our young people and see only disability. The PLA team saw diversity."
Nicky Sutherland, careers leader, added: “Students and staff enjoyed the sessions. Feedback received from parents and carers was positive too.”
Rachel De Bont said: “It was good to see the pupils and teachers alike taking such a close interest in the tidal Thames and how they can help shape its future.”
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