Inspiring Future Generations as a T Level Ambassador

Meet Saffron (Saffy) Blellock, one of our Cybersecurity & Networking students who is dedicated to spreading awareness about the benefits of T Levels.

She shares how being a T Level ambassador has enabled her to develop practical workplace skills while making an impact on others.

What it means to be a T Level ambassador

I first discovered the opportunity to become a T Level ambassador through one of my tutors. After learning more about what the role involved, I decided to join the wider T Level community and help raise awareness of T Levels as a post-16 qualification.

My role mainly involves spreading awareness in various ways, such as engaging with the public or sharing my positive experiences on social media. All ambassadors use an app to log activities we take part in – it’s great to see how everyone in the community is giving back.

I enjoy every aspect of being an ambassador, but particularly value the chance to educate people about the opportunities T Levels provide after secondary school. It’s an incredible privilege to make a difference and support someone as they decide how to pursue their career goals.

Gaining new skills while making an impact

As an ambassador, I participated in *Luminate Education Group’s Next Gen: Choices Fair and Leeds Digital Careers Fair. I hosted ‘inspire pods’ to help visitors learn what cybersecurity and networking looks like in action. I also showcased the advanced technology we use on the course and shared insights about work experience and extracurricular activities, such as industry placements, hackathons and networking with industry professionals.

Serving as an ambassador has improved my presentation, public speaking and communication skills, and boosted my confidence. I also like having the opportunity to develop transferable skills while making an impact on others.

I sometimes find the lack of public knowledge about T Levels challenging and have spoken to people who’ve never heard of them. I try to rectify this by explaining what the qualification involves and what students can expect from the [Cybersecurity & Networking] course. Answering people’s questions and helping them understand how they could benefit from T Levels is an important and rewarding part of my role.

Inspiring others to raise awareness of T Levels

I am currently one of five T Level ambassadors at Leeds City College and I’d highly encourage others to consider joining us. All it takes is a good understanding of what T Levels entail and a genuine passion for your subject area.

It’s not only ambassadors – any T Level student can share their experiences. I believe it helps more people consider T Levels, as they can connect with others who have taken the course.

It’s fantastic that more people are becoming increasingly aware of the opportunities available after leaving secondary school. I’m now training as a STEM ambassador and look forward to raising even more awareness.

*Leeds City College is a member of Luminate Education Group.