We’re excited to shine a spotlight on the Somerset EBP newsletter – it’s a fantastic resource that’s really setting the bar high for supporting young people. If you read it, you will see it stands out as a leading example of how to effectively support young people in their transition to further education, apprenticeships, or employment. It provides a comprehensive overview of opportunities and resources available in the region, presented in a clear and engaging manner.
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New Critical Report: Work Experience Gap Widens, Threatening University Access and Social Mobility
A report released today by Speakers for Schools highlights the concerning issue of work experience being a key factor for university admissions, potentially creating a double disadvantage for students from underprivileged backgrounds.
Continue reading “New Critical Report: Work Experience Gap Widens, Threatening University Access and Social Mobility”Introducing the Schools Consent Project
Empowering students through legal education and fostering positive social awareness are core tenets of a well-rounded education. We’re excited to introduce you to the Schools Consent Project (SCP), a charity introduced to us by our contacts in the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), that offers valuable opportunities for students aged 11-18, particularly those interested in law careers.
Continue reading “Introducing the Schools Consent Project”Quick Updates: Gatsby Foundation Trust & Crown Prosecution Service
This week has seen a few of us under the weather or swamped with work, so I wanted to share two quick updates that might be helpful and spread some cheer!
Continue reading “Quick Updates: Gatsby Foundation Trust & Crown Prosecution Service”Focus on… Somerset EBP Response to BCC Workplace Training and Development Commission
Below is Somerset EBP’s informative response to the BCC Workplace Training and Development Commission.
Leaders Conference 2020
The Association of Education Business Professionals first annual inspirational Leaders Conference was hosted at the prestigious Edge Foundation’s London Offices. Continue reading “Leaders Conference 2020”
Young Perspectives on Work Experience – Dominic Jones, MYP
Work experience is vital. Not just to young people who can experience the workplace environment, figure out their career paths and learn a range of transferable skills (highlighted in the Department for Education’s Employers Perspective Survey 2016), but also to employers and institutions by helping them to understand the young people of today, look at their skill strengths and gaps along with helping them with their recruitment both now and in the future. This visionary approach is one that supporters of quality work experience from all backgrounds and sectors to ensure that young people can be successful in life-after all we are the future! Continue reading “Young Perspectives on Work Experience – Dominic Jones, MYP”
The real skills shortage in the UK
The Edge Foundations new report published today on the UK’s skills shortages shows an estimated 600,000 vacancies in digital technology are costing the country £63 billion a year[1].
Let that sink in a moment.
600,000 tech vacancies, but GCSE entries in IT and computing down 11% in last year – is the #EBacc costing the UK economy £63bn a year? Continue reading “The real skills shortage in the UK”
Why Work Experience Works
Work experience is one of the most important links between employers and schools/colleges. It provides an opportunity for young people to experience first-hand (and often for the first time) what happens in a working environment. Continue reading “Why Work Experience Works”
University & Beyond: Evaluation
The first employability event between Beths Grammar School and EBP Kent, delivered for the benefit of the school’s Year 11 and any Year 12 students who were able to visit the business volunteers at various points of the day. Working with the lead contact at the school, Matthew Neylan, an event was created catering to the student’s future aspirations, general employability skills (interview techniques, job application, for example) and the opportunity to come into contact with a range of education and training providers.
This was a full day event, lasting from 0910 until 1530, taking place on the 26th January 2018. A member of EBP Kent’s Level 6 Guidance staff also attended the event to offer impartial advice to any students still unsure of what their ‘next steps’ might involve. Continue reading “University & Beyond: Evaluation”