Work placement helps our student find the path to her career

 A travel and tourism student from Cambridge Regional College has found the pathway to her future career thanks to work experience with a travel agency.

Millie Allen, 16, enjoyed her week with Hay’s Travel at Downham Market so much that when an apprenticeship opportunity came up she went for it.

“About 20 other applicants applied for the post,” said Millie, a Level 3 extended Travel and Tourism student.

“I really wanted it, as my week at Hays showed me how much I enjoyed working in that industry. The staff were very supportive.

“During my work experience, I sorted quotes and booked holidays for customers and helped out with advice. The best thing was that it showed me this was the right career choice for me.”

The former Downham Market Academy student begins her full-time apprenticeship role at the end of August.

Millie added: “I was keen to get a job to earn and learn while working so this opportunity is perfect.”

Hays Travel is the UK’s largest independent travel agent, specialising in good value, quality holidays alongside excellent customer service.

The company is the UK’s largest independent travel agent, with an annual turnover of more than £1 billion.

It employs more than 1,700 people and across the country has more than 180 retail shops.