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This is one of the reasons we have skills shortages in Australia. Everywhere I look these days I see examples of young people having to jump through hoops, we never had to, to gain qualifications and experience to build careers that we, as a nation, need people entering. It is beyond time to expand and or bring back cadetships, pupillage and apprenticeships across indistries. This is an investment in the future of our nation. Leaving it up to market forces as we have been doing has resulted in the current mess, with profit always trumping need. https://lnkd.in/gXNDDDY2

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How often do you celebrate your successes? Last Friday my daughter Ruby attended prom to mark the end of her GCSEs. It’s actually called an End of Year celebration but often either term fills parents with dread. The expense, the fuss, the after party! 🤢 There is a reason I love prom, and I’ve encouraged Ruby to do the same. Why? Too often we overlook, fail to recognise, or diminish our achievements. Maybe it’s because we don’t see them as “big” enough, don’t like being the centre of attention, or don’t want to appear that we’re “bragging” or “showing off”. Maybe that’s why three out of four partners I worked with in 2024 forgot to celebrate their promotion with family and friends? But if we don’t celebrate these moments – what do we celebrate? We are too busy focusing on the next challenge in order to take time and reflect on how far we have come. Maybe the 6 week holiday for students helps. If there was just a weekend in between GCSEs and A Levels, they too may pass up the opportunity to celebrate and focus on the next challenge instead like most adults do! Completing your GCSEs take enormous amounts of hard work, focus, determination, resolve, resilience, flexibility, adaptability, and consistency, incredible skills that will serve this generation well in the workplace in their careers and therefore deserve to be congratulated. After Uni it feels like the celebrating of achievements stops…that’s why I’m a firm Prom advocate – it’s a wonderful rite of passage that recognises how far you’ve come and looks ahead with positivity for the future. I hope that the children of today will continue to celebrate their successes throughout their lives as we all should. #Prom #RiteOfPassage #Milstone #CelebrateYourWins #Goals #Motivation #Coach #BounceForward

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The Conservative Party have pledged to continue their current agenda as follows: • Reform of industrial action laws • Back to Work Plan including proposed reform of fit notes • Reform of umbrella company market • Continue with National Disability Strategy • Address definition of “sex” in Equality Act 2010 • Re-introduction of employment tribunal fees • Reform of non-compete clauses • Proposed reform to TUPE. Bills going through the last Parliament Fertility Treatment is to be included into the Employment Rights Act 1996. • Unpaid Trial Work Periods (Prohibition) Bill. • Bullying and Respect at Work Bill. • Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act - Received Royal Assent on the last day of parliament. - Neonatal care leave and pay Apprenticeships • A Conservative Government would create 100,000 more apprenticeships. • Introduce a Financial incentive for SME’s to recruit 16-18-year-old apprentices who need extra support, e.g. disadvantaged young people and those that don’t have level 2 in English and Maths. • They Pledge to raise the minimum apprenticeship wage for 16-17-year olds. • They will extend discounted or free travel passes for 16-17’s to make it apprenticeships a more attractive and financially viable option. • They will scrap the “worst-performing” degrees. National Service • The Conservatives have pledged to introduce mandatory national service. • 18-year-olds will join the military for 12 months, or volunteer one weekend every month in the community. • No one will be sent to prison for refusing to take part in the programme

The Conservative Party have pledged to continue their current agenda as follows: • Reform of industrial action laws • Back to Work Plan including proposed reform of fit notes • Reform of umbrella company market • Continue with National Disability Strategy • Address definition of “sex” in Equality Act 2010 • Re-introduction of employment tribunal fees • Reform of non-compete clauses • Proposed reform to TUPE. Bills going through the last Parliament Fertility Treatment is to be included into the Employment Rights Act 1996. • Unpaid Trial Work Periods (Prohibition) Bill. • Bullying and Respect at Work Bill. • Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act - Received Royal Assent on the last day of parliament. - Neonatal care leave and pay Apprenticeships • A Conservative Government would create 100,000 more apprenticeships. • Introduce a Financial incentive for SME’s to recruit 16-18-year-old apprentices who need extra support, e.g. disadvantaged young people and those that don’t have level 2 in English and Maths. • They Pledge to raise the minimum apprenticeship wage for 16-17-year olds. • They will extend discounted or free travel passes for 16-17’s to make it apprenticeships a more attractive and financially viable option. • They will scrap the “worst-performing” degrees. National Service • The Conservatives have pledged to introduce mandatory national service. • 18-year-olds will join the military for 12 months, or volunteer one weekend every month in the community. • No one will be sent to prison for refusing to take part in the programme

My Life-Changing Experience at NYSC Orientation Camp They say,“The Journey of a thousand miles starts with a step”, and I might have just done that. A step in obeying the clarion call to serve my father’s land. Most people see it as a normal passage before entering the workforce but I can't help but reflect on my own transformative experience at the NYSC Orientation Camp. Those three weeks were more than just a rite of passage—they were a journey of self-discovery, growth, and friendship that shaped the course of my life in ways I never imagined. From the moment I arrived at camp, I was immersed in activities I wasn’t ever used to, from physical exercises to skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development (SAED) programs. I was constantly reminded it was a regimented camp, so rules were to be adhered to at the right time. Each day brought new challenges and opportunities to learn, adapt, and connect with fellow corps members from diverse backgrounds and cultures. But beyond the physical rigors and the hustle and bustle of camp life, I’m grateful for the opportunities that presented itself at that time. Had the opportunity to represent in the inter-platoon debate competition, with an eye-opening topic, “Mentoring Secondary School Leavers(NEET) in your host community: A Call to Leadership. This topic left me with a profound knowledge of what needs to be done in our society. Also, participated in the SAED programs majoring in Ankara crafts and fascinators. It was a wonderful experience indeed seeing people exhibiting their God-given talents and putting their all into the effectiveness of their work. Looking back, I realize that NYSC Orientation Camp was more than just a mandatory requirement—it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to push myself out of my comfort zone, embrace new experiences, and forge lifelong friendships. As you prepare to embark on your own NYSC journey, I encourage you to embrace every moment and approach it with an open mind and a willingness to learn. If you ever have any questions or need advice as you navigate your NYSC journey, please don't hesitate to reach out. #EndlessPossibilities #nysc #careeradvancement PS: Do you think NYSC should still be in the Nigerian System or it should be Scrapped? Leave a comment below we would love to know.

The trades continually are overlooked by people with disabilities. There is no better place to think adaptation and innovation. There should also be plenty of opportunity to transfer skills. I recently had a conversation with an employment councillor at a rehab centre. She had a number of clients from the construction industry who needed to transition. They were looking at sales of construction equipment. No one was interested in hiring them because they didn’t have a degree or the right computer skills. Who better to promote your equipment than someone who has spent a lifetime in the trade? Employers, rethink your approach. #Trades #Retrain #Disability