Dronfield Eye Issue 213 September 2023

LAND
for local
youth
A
METEK Land, the world’s leading
manufacturer of non-contact temperature
measurement solutions, is proud to
announce the beginning of a new partnership with
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, demonstrating
a shared commitment to fostering quality
education and empowering young minds.
This collaboration marks the start of an exciting
journey where AMETEK Land will actively engage
with the school, providing students and parents
valuable insights into the company including field
trips to the Dronfield headquarters, educational
workshops, work experience and proactively inviting
applications for apprenticeship placements.
AMETEK Land has offered £600 in sponsorship
funds to Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School as part of
this collaboration. This sum will be dedicated to
establishing the electronics element of the school's
A-level course, enabling the acquisition of
microcontrollers, and facilitating hands-on learning
opportunities for students to delve into the
fascinating world of electronics and engineering.
The sponsorship is set to significantly impact
students' educational journey, promoting an
engaging and practical learning experience.
By providing access to cutting-edge electronic
components, Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School aims
to inspire young minds to pursue careers in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
Pioneering Dronfield
company AMETEK Land
has partnered with
Dronfield Henry
Fanshawe School to
support its education and
engineering department
fields, thus nurturing the next generation of skilled
professionals.
“Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School works closely
with local partners, businesses and organisations to
ensure that the children of the town and surrounding
area get high quality educational provision," said
Martyn Cooper, headteacher at Dronfield Henry
Fanshawe School.
“We are therefore delighted that AMETEK Land is
working closely with our Technology Faculty and
supporting us financially to invest in high-quality
components to enhance our delivery of courses
within the school.”
AMETEK Land's logo will be proudly displayed in
various prominent areas within the school premises,
ensuring the partnership is visible to students,
parents, and visitors alike. In addition, the school
intends to promote the sponsorship on their official
Twitter page, expanding the reach of this impactful
collaboration.
“We are excited about this partnership with Dronfield
Henry Fanshawe School,” said Nancy Bradbury,
Director of Human Resources at AMETEK Land.
“Supporting education and empowering students in
pursuing their passion for engineering and electronics
is at the core of AMETEK Land's values. We look
forward to witnessing this sponsorship's positive
impact on the students’ academic journeys and future
careers."
AMETEK Land, Stubley Lane, Dronfield. S18 1DJ. Tel: 01246 417691. Web: www.ametek-land.com