Future Midwives Inspired at Bradford Midwifery Masterclass
26th November 2024 – Bradford Teaching Hospitals, in collaboration with, The Careers and Technical Education team at SkillsHouse successfully hosted a Midwifery Masterclass workshop that brought together over 150 enthusiastic students from Year 9, 10, and 11 across the Bradford District. This unique event provided an inspiring introduction to one of society’s most vital professions and offered students hands-on experiences that brought their classroom learning to life.
Darcy-Mae Cave, a Year 10 student from Bradford Academy, expressed her excitement about the event:
“It was an inspirational event that has made me think about a future career in midwifery. The midwives who spoke were so passionate and inspiring about their jobs – it looks like a really rewarding career.”
Sarah Wilson, Careers Coordinator at Beckfoot School, commented:
“We spent a fantastic morning with the teams at Bradford Teaching Hospitals and SkillsHouse, who have put on an amazing event for Bradford students. The young people from many different schools were engaged and inspired by the wonderful Midwifery staff that spoke with such knowledge and passion for their roles. It is so important for our young people to hear from professionals about the different pathways to achieving their goals. Our aim is to empower students with knowledge and experience that will inspire their future choices, and today’s workshop did just that.”