Careers in Eyecare, the cross-sector initiative to highlight the range of careers in eyecare and eyewear, has received a boost as two significant companies come on board as sponsors.
Launched by ABDO in 2020, the award-winning campaign is now sponsored by Specsavers and Stepper UK.
Nick Walsh, ABDO sector skills development officer, said: “Careers in Eyecare was born from a desire to do more to raise awareness of all of the great career opportunities available in our sector. Ensuring that we have a future pipeline of new talent will keep the sector buoyant and fresh. Support from these great, forward-thinking sponsors helps us to increase the range of help and resources that we can offer to students, teachers and careers advisers. We look forward to working with them and any other companies who would like to become sponsors too.”
Lucy Knock, Specsavers early careers manager, commented: “Specsavers is delighted to work with ABDO on the Careers in Eyecare campaign, which we hope will inspire more young people to become opticians. We’re keen on sharing the hidden secrets of the fantastic opportunities we have in our industry and, in particular, our role as STEM employers – for people who love science and technology, but also want to work in a caring environment. We look forward to sharing all the amazing ways we change people’s lives with a career in eyecare.”
Peter Reeve, managing director of Stepper UK, said: “Delivering comfort and fit that delights spectacle wearers requires good product and the best dispensing skills, so encouraging professionalism in eyecare early in a career delivers the best possible outcomes for all. Stepper is supporting Careers in Eyecare so we can work together with parents, schools and careers advisers to let more young people know about the amazing range of roles available in design and manufacture of eyewear, with career routes available for those who like engineering, craft and design – as well as those who are interested in science, technology and healthcare.”
Find out more about the Careers in Eyecare campaign here.
You can also find the campaign on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
The Careers in Eyecare campaign is looking for further support and will be reaching out to companies and industry bodies in the coming months. Find out more about how to get involved by emailing Nick Walsh at nwalsh@abdo.org.uk