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The MINT team recently attended an AI for Career Leaders: Transforming the Future of Guidance & Employability delivered by Norfolk Virtual Schools. We all learnt new techniques and programmes to use with our MINT young people. The picture created is very accurate!

MINT's young person, Charlie, on work experience at Cinema City. On his first day Charlie got the rare opportunity to see the old film reels. Charlie is in his element and having a great experience. Thankyou @CinemaCityNrw

Happy New Year from all the staff at MINT. Yesterday we had a day of planning and setting our intentions for 2026. Followed by a beautiful, sunny, snowy, wellbeing walk.

@RoyalMail A big thank you to Angela Travis for believing in our MINT young people and offering them both work experience and paid employment. Thank you for the complementary Royal Mail umbrella and Royal Mail water bottle!

Thank you to Mark and the team @Britannia_train for an excellent day with MINT's CSP group. The group learnt about safety in the workplace including the safe use of ladders, first aid and how to use a variety of fire extinguishers. A great day had by all.

Last week, our Hospitality Pre-Employment group spent the day at Mercure Hotel. Thank you Stuart and Gill! Students completed mock interviews, received valuable feedback and advice for future opportunities. The session included an inspiring discussion on industry tips.

Thank you to the team at Dunston Hall! Our Hospitality Pre-Employment students had an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour this week. Students explored different departments and asked questions about careers in hospitality, customer service and skills and qualities needed.

Exciting day for our Hospitality Pre-employment Project students! A huge thank you to Gee at The Yard Coffee for generously sharing your expertise and providing our students with such an inspiring and hands-on learning experience. Your support truly makes a difference!

Thank you to Saskia and the team at Poppy's Pantry for hosting a fantastic morning for our Customer Service Project group. The group had a tour and got a chance to price items in the shop. A great experience!

@the_yard_coffee Exciting day for our Hospitality Pre-employment Project students! A huge thank you to Gee at The Yard Coffee for generously sharing your expertise and providing our students with such an inspiring learning experience. Your support truly makes a difference!

Thank you to Sam and Anita from Smith & Pinching for a fantastic session with our Customer Service Group. All students and staff gained new knowledge which will be of benefit moving forward. @SmithPinching

Thank you to Rob at Sherringham park @nationaltrust for a fantastic day with MINT's CSP group. The group learnt a new skill, orienteering, and I'm pleased to say all students are accounted for. Thank you also, for the passes 😀

Thank you @HSBC_UK for a great Financial Education session with MINT's Admin Pre-employment group.

Thank you to Mike @TheForumNorwich for another fantastic tour with MINT's CSP group.

Thank you @Hawkandowluk Really proud of the CSP group conducting public surveys for the Hawk and Owl.Thank you Nocpix for the free hats!

Thank you to Alex, Dean, Claire and Penny @AvivaUK for a fantastic afternoon. MINT students thoroughly enjoyed visiting Aviva and finding out more about the company, the skills and qualities you look for. The speed interviews were extremely beneficial.

MINT's CSP had a great tour with Emily from The Assembly House today and got the opportunity to see all front and back of house, plus try a range of teas! Thank you @Assembly_House

Thank you to Brad and Lisa @mycoopfood Halesworth for a fantastic day with MINT's Customer Service Project group. The MINT students all got to use the till and do some stock replenishment. A great day was had by all!

Happy New Year! The MINT team enjoyed a lovely Christmas meal just before the big day at Bills. We also exchanged some fantastic Secret Santa presents. Wishing everyone a fantastic 2025!

Monday, the Hospitality Pre-Employment Project students had a tour of the Bread Source bakery. They learnt about the artisan baking process and the importance of maintaining the standards of quality products, to meet the customers' demand. Thank you for a great tour.