--- title: "Inspiring the Future with Our POW Ambassadors" url: "https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-13-inspiring-the-future-with-our-pow-ambassadors" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # Inspiring the Future with Our POW Ambassadors ![St Joseph's Catholic Academy in Norton](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/news/649819347_1470621781520628_1477271495505311745_n.jpg) 13 March 2026 ### Power of Women Programme at St Joseph’s Catholic Academy in Norton Our **POW (Power of Women) Ambassadors** are thriving in their new roles, and their latest development experience took them to the **Cummins Engineering Plant in Darlington** — an inspiring introduction to the world of work and modern industry. --- ### Exploring Engineering, Robotics and Workplace Equality During the visit, the children were amazed to watch robots navigate the factory floor as part of advanced manufacturing processes. From a safe viewpoint, they observed technology in action while learning how engines and machinery are designed, produced and tested. They also explored important workplace values such as: - **Diversity** - **Equity** - **Inclusion** - **Culture** Their confidence grew as they discussed equality in the workplace and how these values shape modern careers. --- ### Networking With Professionals The children had the opportunity to speak with professionals working in: - Investment management - Law - Journalism - Engineering - Other specialist careers This networking experience helped them see the wide range of opportunities available and encouraged them to dream big about their futures. --- ### Looking Forward to Their Next Development Day After such an inspiring visit, our POW Ambassadors are excited for their next steps. Their confidence, curiosity and leadership continue to grow - and we can’t wait to see where their journey takes them next. ![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/650270689_1470621818187291_9217127482741699009_n.jpg)![](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/images/651226279_1470622028187270_6358611955565307977_n.jpg) [Enrichment](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/tag/enrichment) [ Exploring Our Planet Through Digital Geography](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-11-exploring-our-planet-through-digital-geography) [Exploring the World Around Us: KS1 Science Club Adventures ](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/news/2026-03-17-exploring-the-world-around-us-ks1-science-club-adventures) ![St Joseph’s Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St Joseph’s Catholic Academy Ragworth Road Norton Stockton on Tees TS20 1HR 01642 360401 - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Parents Evening System](https://stjosephsrcnorton.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/) - [Accelerated Reader](https://www.myon.co.uk/login/index.html) - [Teams FAQs](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Remote Learning](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/information/remote-learning) - [Online Payments](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [Remote Learning](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) - [Year 6 Transition Curriculum](https://bhcet.org.uk/year6transitioncurriculum/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stjosephsnorton/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stjosephscatholicacademy/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St Joseph’s Catholic Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)