Forktruck firm teaches pupils about skills for future jobs

PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS LEARN ABOUT WORLD OF WORK AT CANNOCK COMPANY

Youngsters from a Cannock primary school have been given an insight into the world of work during a visit to one of the country’s largest suppliers of forklift trucks, Briggs Equipment. A group of around 30 children from Jerome Primary School recently visited the company’s Cannock headquarters, where they learnt about the range of jobs carried out by people working in their community. The half-day visit was hosted by Richard Close, CEO of Briggs Equipment, who explained that the company feels a responsibility to young people, and wants to help them engage with the wider community. “We hope