Twenty-eight students from the academy joined West Fraser staff including process engineer, Callum Tynan, and graduate mechanical engineer, George Beamish, for an in-depth look at their day-to-day roles at the manufacturing facility to see a hands-on example of how efficient operations management helps the business run smoothly on a daily basis.
The students also had an opportunity to speak to the management team, including Steve McTaggart, health, safety, environment and quality manager, at the Morayhill site to learn from their combined years of managerial experience and ask them any questions about their roles in driving the business forward.
“The visit was an excellent and inspiring educational experience for our students, who saw how the topics they’ve learnt on their course can be applied in an active industry environment,” said Claire Thomson, teacher at Culloden Academy. “We’d like to thank West Fraser for providing this fantastic chance for our students, who also learnt more about the wide array of careers and job opportunities that they provide to the community.”
“As a key employer for the region, we’ve always been thrilled to share our know-how and expertise with the next generation of business leaders,” said Linda McDermott, HR manager at West Fraser in Inverness. “We’re glad to hear that the Culloden Academy students found their tour inspiring and educational – we’re sure they’ll continue taking steps to ensure they have bright futures in the world of business.”
