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🛠️As an employer in Guilford County, can you relate to these workforce challenges? You've tried various recruitment options, such as job boards, career fairs, and online postings, but nothing seems to work.  The competition for skilled workers is fierce, and the pool of qualified candidates is shrinking.  As technology rapidly evolves, finding and training talent has become even more daunting. 💡 If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these, youth apprenticeship can be the answer. Apprenticeships offer a practical solution by developing skilled talent from within. They help bridge the skills gap, transfer critical knowledge, and create a loyal workforce. Interested to learn more about how youth apprenticeships can help solve your workforce challenges? Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dD-EGJtR #GuilfordApprenticeshipPartners #Apprenticeships #WorkforceSolutions #HRStrategies

A Job and Apprenticeship Fair is set to take place in Flint next month. The event is being held on Thursday, 13 February, at Flint Town Hall, running from 3 pm to 6.30 pm, and is free for all attendees Organised by Flint Town Council in collaboration with Jobcentre Plus, the fair is designed to connect residents with local employers and apprenticeship providers. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about available roles, explore training pathways, and network with representatives from various industries. The organisers have emphasised that the event is open to all, whether individuals are actively seeking employment or simply exploring career options. Read more: https://lnkd.in/erX8ga_f #DBF

Employers who work with us report: 🟢 Improved worker satisfaction 🟢 Increased productivity 🟢 Lower turnover rates 🟢 More efficient training 🟢 Diverse candidate pools Partner with the SEMI Career & Apprenticeship Network Michigan (SCAN) today: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gXmj2nu3 #STEM #Employers #Career #Semiconductor #Michigan

🎉 It's National Apprenticeship Week! 🎉 Today, we kick off by celebrating Youth and Young Adult Apprenticeships—a mission close to HACIA's heart. At HACIA, we’re paving the way for the next generation of builders, innovators, and leaders in the construction industry: 🔹 Over 200 program diplomas awarded at our recent graduation 🎓 🔹 Program applicants start as young as 18 years old and are finding their career pathways in construction 🔹 $615,000 in scholarships provided to students pursuing construction-related fields 🔹 Dedicated efforts to promote diversity in the workforce and empower underrepresented groups Whether through tabling at high school job fairs or connecting youth to training opportunities, we believe in the construction industry's value to up-and-coming professionals. The future of construction is bright, inclusive, and diverse, and it starts with our youth. 🌟 Let’s inspire the workforce of tomorrow—one apprenticeship at a time. #NAW2024 #YouthApprenticeships #HACIAworks #HACIA #FutureOfConstruction #DiversityInConstruction

We are hosting a webinar on June 26th, "5 Strategies to Empower CTE Students to Better Engage with Future Employers", with the incredible Jason Van Nus presenting on this hot topic! Make sure you don't miss this one!

#BandWagon. In 2024, I learned that true transformation happens when we revolutionise not just what we teach, but how we #engage, #enrich, and #empower. As Chief Engagement & Enrichment Officer at Pathway Group, I've witnessed firsthand how this approach creates lasting change: • Career Connect initiative reached over 100 young people, providing more than just opportunities - creating genuine connections and pathways to success • Expanded our Emerging Talent | Powered by Pathway Group programme, focusing on practical skills development and real-world experience • Strengthened partnerships with Millennium Point Birmingham, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the West Midlands Combined Authority to create sustainable impact • Advanced our commitment to diversity and inclusion through the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance Three moments that captured our journey: "Career Connect: Beyond the Job Fair" Creating platforms that truly engage and inspire young people, with over 100 attendees exploring apprenticeship possibilities. https://lnkd.in/enhfBWtJ Celebrating 10 Years with Roger Worton A decade of mentorship and guidance, proving that long-term relationships drive sustained impact in education. https://lnkd.in/eXXnzu-f Tackling Youth Unemployment Addressing the 11% youth unemployment rate in West Midlands through targeted support and practical solutions. https://lnkd.in/eGf8yMGJ Looking ahead: 2025 will see us expanding our impact, reaching more young people than ever before. We're focusing on creating sustainable pathways to employment while strengthening our commitment to diversity and inclusion in apprenticeships. To every young person seeking their path, every mentor investing their time, and every partner committed to transformation - your dedication drives our mission forward. #Apprenticeships #YouthEmployment #WestMidlands #SkillsDevelopment #LinkedInRewind

Following on from a post my friend Anna Hegarty posted a few weeks ago about an event she was running at a local Secondary School where she had requested people to provide questions to pose to those who had chosen to not to go to University and instead enter the world of work. I thought I would post the questions I suggested here for those of you who didn't choose the University route to answer, retrospectively, to help those young people considering a similar move: 1. What advice would you give someone considering not going to University? 2. If you could do it again, is there anything you’d do differently? 3. What advice would you go back and give your 17/18 year old self? 4. What skills do you think employers find most valuable for those starting their first job? 5. Are there any common misconceptions about working without a degree that you’d like to clarify? 6. How has entering the workplace straight from school impacted your career in the long term? 7. In what way did starting work earlier give you an advantage? Of course, entering the world of work is one option but Apprenticeships are another route that allow an individual to continue learning but, on the job, so to speak. And, with the Apprenticeship Careers Fair coming up next week at the Kia Oval on Tuesday 5th November, it seemed timely to share. To get the most out of these fairs, I would suggest preparing the following: 1. Do some research beforehand to find out who is exhibiting and identify which employers you wish to meet 2. Set a goal or two for you to aim to achieve with every employer you meet 3. Prepare a list of questions to ask them to help you understand their recruitment process and how best to prepare for each stage and the timelines 3. Prepare a short elevator pitch and practice delivering it 4. Have ready copies of your stand out CV so you can leave with them Good luck!

Diversify your apprenticeship pool! 🔍 As you seek to build a more diverse and inclusive workforce, it's crucial to avoid bias in your apprentice selection process. Our latest EDI newsletter is here to help! Dive into insightful resources and inspiring interviews from learners who have experienced unconscious bias throughout their career. Check out the newsletter here: https://shorturl.at/izKYZ #EqualOpportunity #EDI #RecruitmentTips #InclusiveWorkforce #EqualityandDiversity

The "Trade Skills Index 2023" revealed that nearly 937,000 new workers will be needed over the next decade, with 244,000 needing to be qualified apprentices to fill the growing skills gap.  UK Trade Skills Index 2023 - About Apprenticeships https://bit.ly/4fo28Lu