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Employability –Kingston University’s approach

Employability –Kingston University’s approach. Michael Hill Director of Academic Development. Employability - a university agenda. Strategy linked to curriculum and extra curricula activities Employability Co-ordinators in each faculty Jobshop Jobseeker Boot Camp

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Employability –Kingston University’s approach

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  1. Employability –Kingston University’s approach Michael Hill Director of Academic Development

  2. Employability - a university agenda • Strategy linked to curriculum and extra curricula activities • Employability Co-ordinators in each faculty • Jobshop • Jobseeker Boot Camp • ‘Outduction’ the final year experience

  3. Working directly with Care Leaver students • Fast Forward • Job shop • Student Ambassador Recruitment • Time Management • Office work experience • developing paid work opportunities for Care Leavers only

  4. Student Ambassadors • General work opportunities • Experience • Confidence • Training • New employability seminar pilot (plans to roll out to final year Compact and Care Leaver students)

  5. External • Lambeth Council • ‘Wise-Up’ London • Who Cares Trust • Foster Families magazine case studies • Always advertise any external opportunities aimed at Care Leavers • Can assist with references

  6. Other opportunities to engage – extra curricular activities • PAL • Clubs / Societies • Course Rep • Volunteering • Mentoring • TDA Student Associates / Aimhigher Associates • ‘Future Leaders’ – Kingston University

  7. Contact Michael Hill Director of Academic Development Kingston University m.hill@kingston.ac.uk

  8. From Care2Work Jane White Senior Projects Manager

  9. The Aim • To raise aspirations • To increase employability skills– aiming for better life chances • To address diverse needs of care leavers at all stages • To develop Quality opportunities and pathways to further / higher education and work

  10. From Care2Work • Young People are integral • Partnership – young people/ employers/ local authorities/ colleges/universities • Local Authorities ‘Corporate Parents and Employers’ – we are all responsible • Working with national companies and supporting local engagement • From Care2Work:Quality Mark • Resources – supporting career planning from 13-25

  11. Engagement and Outcomes June 2009 – Oct 2010 • Number of Local Authorities engaged with programme   150 • Number of employers engaged                                    40 • Number of employers offering/planning opportunities     29 Outcomes • Number of opportunities created/planned (TOTAL)        3476 • Highlighted opportunities within local authorities            3235 • Opportunities created/planned with national employers   241

  12. What Local Authorities Say Barriers • Lack of self esteem / motivation • Limited educational achievement • Limited opportunities • Complex needs • Changes in schools • Benefits issues

  13. Pathways • Raising aspirations at an early stage • Engagement programmes • Career planning workshops • CV writing / Interviews skills • Taster days – work places / colleges/ uni’s • Accredited work experience • internships • New Apprenticeship scheme / work with NAS • What more can be done ???????????

  14. Resources • From Care2Work Quality Mark • The Employer Handbook • The Employment Handbook (for care leavers) • The Employability Journey • Employability Scheme of Work • The Employer Engagement Toolkit

  15. Resources • Training Young People as Presenters • Good Practice Examples • Raising Awareness – Session for Employers • Work Experience Toolkit = Coming soon • Employer Register • Virtual Enquiry Network • What more can we do re: further and higher education??

  16. Any Questions From Care2Work Jane White NCAS Employability Project Manager Jane.White@catch-22.org.uk 07545 422 607

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