Shirley Atkinson - Plymouth University
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University teams take students to Agile on the Beach to connect curricula to local employers and to show that Cornwall has a viable tech scene. Work includes repurposing materials to support master teachers, sponsoring the conference and running field trips that reveal students underestimate regional opportunity. Over five years of involvement the program reports that a majority got offers or placements, attendance is up (attended four of five events) and local organiser Software Cornwall helps raise awareness despite transport limits.
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