Start the new year with new opportunities to inspire young people in your area!
Released On 3rd Feb 2023
National Apprenticeship Week brings together the entire apprenticeship community to celebrate everything that is amazing about apprenticeships.
This year, the week will run from 6th – 12th of February with the theme of ‘Skills for Life.
Hiring an apprentice is a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.
You can employ apprentices at different levels, and as an employer, you can get funding from the government to help pay for apprenticeship training.
To discover more about the benefits of hiring an apprentice, click here
Inspire young people about your industry
Schools across the county need help from local employers to build awareness about local businesses and the training and career options that they can offer to young people in Somerset. Below are some upcoming opportunities for you to inspire young people about your industry.
Could you offer a work experience opportunity to a budding scientist this Spring
Students studying applied science at Richard Huish College are currently seeking the chance to work with local employers in science-based industries to help contextualise how science is employed in a wide range of vocations, and enable them to develop their scientific skill set in a work setting.
During their studies, students develop a diverse understanding of scientific theory and how this relates to the application of scientific practice in the work place; focusing in areas such as pathology, medical physics and chemical analysis.
These determined and driven young people bring with them a slew of transferrable skills including: strong numeracy, data handling and analysis, collaborative working, problem solving and health and safety awareness.
Students are aiming to gain some experience during the week of March 6th 2023.
If you would like offer a placement, please contact Jo Mellor, Progression and Learning Centre Advisor, at joannem@richuish.ac.uk
Haygrove School in Bridgwater are inviting local employers to take part in several events to help students prepare for their future.
Year 10 Mock Interviews Day Monday 30 January
Employers are invited to help guide students through the interview process and give them suggestions of the types of answers and behaviours that employers might be looking for during an interview.
Careers Day Wednesday 8 March
As part of Careers Day, employers are invited to talk to students in the subject lessons that relate to your business, tell students more about your organisaton and the opportunities available in your industry.
Email Claire Morgan, Careers and Educational Visits Co-ordinator, for more details at CLMorgan@haygrove-qet.co.uk
Crispin School Careers Day
Thursday 26 January
Crispin School in Street are inviting local employers to take part in their Careers Day for Year 9 students. The day will involve delivering five sessions to around 30 students throughout the day, offering information on different career paths in your industry and some insights into your own career path and what you do on a daily basis within your role.
