Sunderland businesses unite to give Nissan apprentices unique experience
Sunderland apprentices have been given a unique perspective of everything the city has to offer thanks to a “one-of-a-kind” team building experience.
The latest cohort of young people working for Nissan’s Sunderland plant recently had a week away from formal training as they got involved in a host of creative and practical challenges.
For the second consecutive year, Nissan has partnered with Sunderland’s BIDs to deliver a week of team-building experiences for its newest apprentices, creating something memorable and showcasing how much the city has to offer.
Called Connected Thinking, the apprentices were split into four competing teams, with each one encouraged to experience Sunderland in a completely different way.
Groups headed to a range of locations as part of the experience including the National Esports Performance Campus and Adventure Sunderland.
On the final day, teams came together at Culture House where they worked with creatives to help tell the story of the week through a range of mediums including rap, documentary films, animation and drama.
Sharon Appleby, chief executive of Sunderland’s BIDs, said: “It's a fantastic example of the strength of our local business community and the opportunities we can create when we connect businesses, people, and ideas,.
“Alongside developing confidence, communication, creativity and teamwork, the programme introduced Nissan's next generation of talent to a different side of Sunderland, showcasing the city's businesses, cultural spaces, community organisations and incredible range of experiences.”
Lee Watson, production director at Nissan, added: “Our apprentices absolutely embraced the spirit of the week.
“They tackled every challenge with energy, creativity and a great sense of humour, while building confidence, strengthening relationships and discovering a whole new side of Sunderland.
“Thanks to Sunderland’s BIDs team for developing such a brilliant week.”