Pictured above: Sumpa Paul
A student from Handsworth is being profiled as part of
Millennium Point's 10th birthday celebrations, having started her
career at Thinktank as a work experience placement student and
progressing to become a permanent member of the museum
team.
Sumpa Paul is being profiled after she joined the Science and
Heritage Career Ladder, a scheme that offers paid traineeships to
young people and, following a successful placement, was offered a
permanent position at the museum.
The student, who studies at the University of Coventry, is also
helping to promote the 'My BIG day out at Millennium Point'
competition which is asking members of the public to submit
photographs and other content from their most memorable day at the
venue for the chance to win prizes.
Sumpa said:
"My BIG day at Millennium Point was when I found out I was going
to New York to learn about the Science Career Ladder scheme at the
New York Hall of Science. Whilst I was there, I was able to learn
about the different stages of their scheme and develop my skills as
a junior enabler.
"Following the trip, Thinktank adopted a similar training method
that has helped us to provide the very best interaction for our
visitors. The entire experience was fantastic and I loved being a
part of it."
Karen Steed, acting chief executive of Millennium Point,
said:
"The Science Career Ladder is a great scheme that offers young
people the chance to gain valuable work experience at Thinktank. We
have strong links with the New York Hall of Science who have been
running a similar scheme since 1986, and we have worked with them
to develop a strong programme that offers our participants a key
insight into working life with the possibility of career
progression.
"Millennium Point has always offered visitors, students and
staff a wide and varied range of opportunities and I'm really
excited to hear about everyone's special days connected to the
building leading up to our birthday celebrations in September."
Submit photographs, text and audio to Millennium Point for the
chance to win some great prizes, including family tickets to
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum.