Employability Skills

Transferrable skills for life

Building a career requires more than academic achievement. Our workshops and activities can help students build a set of rounded skills for their next steps. Our work to develop students’ employability skills is accessible and inclusive. Activities are designed to meet each cohorts’ needs, and include rigorous evaluation techniques to measure impact.

A careers adviser presenting a session on CVs to a class
Gatsby 1 and Gatsby 3

Skills for Success

Key stages 2,3,4 and 5

This programme helps students to understand the most in-demand skills the modern labour market requires.

Through focusing on key skills, students recognise the need to be a rounded individual and can think about improving their competitive edge when applying for employment, Higher Education, and beyond.

The aim is for students to become aware of and articulate their skills and understand how these can be used in the workplace.

Students record, log, and reflect on their experience and strengths throughout the programme.

Gatsby 3, Gatsby 5

Employability Masterclass – work and apprenticeships

Key stages 4 and 5

 

We offer an intensive support programme for young people looking at Apprenticeships or applying for work.

The programme is modelled to recreate an assessment centre that will enable young people to successfully gain employment.

All aspects of employability are covered, including access to employers.

A benefit of this programme is that students will have a full understanding of the skills needed to be successful in work,  a deeper understanding of the recruitment process and how to secure work.

Students record, log, and reflect on their experience and strengths throughout the programme.

Gatsby 5

Reach for the Future Programme

Key Stages 2, 3, 4 and 5
This inspiring programme introduces young people to the skills needed to be successful in work. It includes employer-led sessions to help students apply their curriculum learning to the world of work.

The engaging and interactive sessions are delivered by a qualified coach who will work with a group of students to improve their motivation, skills and behaviours, whilst also learning about how these very important skills relate to the workplace.

The programme has proven to provide students with increased attendance, confidence and learning engagement.

Gatsby 5

Mock Interviews

Key stage 3, 4 and 5

We organise mock interviews with employers, Higher Education, and Further Education providers.

The aim is to help students to develop their skills and provide them with a clear understanding of recruitment and application processes. Students will receive constructive feedback to help them perfect their interview technique.

Our service includes preparation, organisation, and attendance on the day.

Gatsby 5

Work Related Learning and Enterprise Events

Key Stages 1,2,3,4,5

Our workshops allow for students to showcase their innovation and presentation skills.  They are available for a full year group or targeted groups of students.

Employers attend and sets a task based on local labour market opportunities, skills, and school/college or cohort priorities.

Our events enable students to understand the skills needed in business and provide the opportunity to work creatively in teams for a common aim.

We also provide meaningful pre and post event reflection and evaluation.

several male students holding booklets that say "get future ready" whilst at a careers fair stall for the police, listening to police offers talk

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