On-site school visits
Helsby High School
Our Ellesmere Port, UK site host school visits days each year for Helsby High School, during which pupils aged 14-15 experience working in a professional chemistry lab making shampoos and shower gels. Pupils are taken on a site tour, given the opportunity to have a hands-on fire safety session and discover the roles of various PPE, demonstrating the variety of professions that can be found in a chemical plant. Pupils leave inspired by the role of a chemist and having developed their science skills.
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School and Congleton High School
Our Ellesmere Port, UK site has held school visit days for Ellesmere Port Catholic High School and Congleton High School where 6th form chemistry students visited the global center for a lab tour. During the visit, our chemists explained how they are involved in the process of creating new products, from their initial concept through to final production. The students are given an insight into the career opportunities available at Innospec for post-16 study, including a range of pathways for pupils interested in pursuing a career in chemistry.
US Manufacturing Week
Throughout Manufacturing Week in the US, students in Rowan and Salisbury have the opportunity to tour our R&D center and hear about our manufacturing facilities. This initiative not only celebrates the achievements of our manufacturing sector but also aims to inform students about its significant impact on our community. By hosting a tour, we aim to increase brand recognition and awareness among our future workforce.
Education in the local community
Future Career Days
Innospec employees participate in future career days in Salisbury, NC, US. This has include the ‘When I Grow Up’ careers event, bringing together 13,300 10-11 year olds to learn about career options and speak directly with professionals about their experiences. Another was the ‘Aspire & Hire Day’, enabling junior and senior high school students to speak to employers about potential job opportunities. They were also able to share their resumes and discuss areas for improvement.
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum
Innospec are proud supporters of the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum, Widnes, UK school education program. Our technical chemists deliver insightful ‘Showering with Surfactants’ workshops, aimed at promoting science and formulation understanding to young people. Workshops involve interactive learning about the importance of surfactants and enable pupils to explore the science, before putting this knowledge into action and making their own shower gels. Our chemists leave pupils feeling motivated by a career in science.
Eco Careers Fair
Two of our employees based in Ellesmere Port, UK represented Innospec at the Great Meols Primary School’s Eco Careers fair, to discuss the importance of science in tackling sustainability challenges. The children were excited to test products from our Blue Ocean range, consisting of 8 formulations that provide innovative ways to reduce plastic, waste, and water in personal care.