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Brighton and Hove Clinic recently hosted a careers networking event for its students. The event was organised by Elev8Careers, a local organisation which provides a bespoke careers education, information, advice and guidance service to the school. The event aimed to inspire and broaden students' understanding of different pathways and careers, and to develop their employability skills such as communication and networking. This informal event encouraged students and industry professionals to engage in conversations about different career pathways, and the ‘guess my job’ activity was a resounding success!

Very sound advice and not just for early careers.

After chatting with 900 students, I was definitely in need of a quiet moment and a cup of tea to recharge and mostly reflect on the day (as I always do)! 😅 Olena did absolutely brilliantly with engaging students and sharing her own experience as a student, undertaking a placement year with GA. We visited St. Benedict's Catholic College and met a diverse group of enthusiastic and engaging students. They came prepared with questions about career pathways in the railway industry, average salary expectations, and the grades needed to succeed and progress. There are a few things I continued to mention throughout the day when asked about progression within the company and how to get to the top. Thank you to Katy, GA People Director’s, inspiring presentation at the recent GA Careers event. I reiterated the message about the squiggly career path. If you don't know what it is, please do check out Ted Talk: "Why squiggly careers are better for everyone". I kept emphasising the importance of exploring and continuing to learn and develop through career opportunities that they may not have even heard of or considered before. This will allow for more learning and growth through a squiggly career path. When talking about grades, my message was about grades being a factor if you choose an academic route after GCSEs. However, I wanted to make sure that children are aware that they all have something to offer. Quite often, it is more about an individual's ability and eagerness to learn new skills, and less about the grades…they just don't know it yet. Everyone creates their pathway if they are given opportunities. I know it, my squiggly career journey took me from being an au pair to retail management and finally to HR where I've met my mentors (Gavin Dunn FCIPD and Dawn thank you!) who helped me to shape and find my passion for working with people, making a difference, and to support young people's first steps into their career journey through Early Careers programmes and Apprenticeship opportunities. The best part of what I do is seeing those early stages of learning, personal development and professional growth. I am pleased that my squiggly career led me to Greater Anglia. #proudtobehare #earlycareers

🚀 Sharing great news from the University of Huddersfield!!! The Graduate Career Explorer, powered by Lightcast's job market data, is a groundbreaking tool that helps students make informed career decisions by answering key questions like: ✅ What graduate careers can I pursue with my degree? ✅ What job titles should I look for? ✅ Which skills will make my CV stand out? ✅ Where are recruitment hot spots? ✅ How can commuting improve my opportunities? ✅ What salary can I expect? "This tool is a game-changer for both home and international students, offering invaluable insights into the UK job market and empowering them to explore diverse career opportunities." 👏 A huge thanks to Dave Stanbury, Ben Hull CMgr MCMI, Helen Border and the entire team at The University of Huddersfield for making this happen! 🙌 Kudos to Anna Clara Gatti, Sophie Gvasalia, Simone Perego, and Carrie Williams for their outstanding work on this project. This is a fantastic example of how data can transform career planning and boost employability. 🌟 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dW-Juafp #CareerExplorer #GraduateCareers #Employability

🎉 Celebrate National Career Development Month with NJCDA! 🎉 November marks a month-long event led by the National Career Development Association (NCDA) to focus on career advancement and professional growth. Whether you're taking the first steps in your career or are ready to scale new heights, this is a perfect time to invest in yourself and set your career goals for 2025! Here's how you can join us in celebrating: ✨ Explore Career Preferences – Reflect on what roles and industries truly align with your passions and strengths. 🎯 Set Career Goals – Define actionable steps to reach the next phase of your career journey. 📚 Learn New Skills – Sharpen your abilities and stay competitive with ongoing learning. 💡 Gain New Insights – Seek mentorship, gain industry knowledge, and expand your perspective. 🌱 Engage in Self-Discovery – Discover what drives you, and align your career with your values. Let’s make this month a powerful chapter in your career story! Follow along with NJCDA for valuable resources, tips, and motivation to help you achieve your professional potential. Helen Cardoso Lateefah Scott M.Ed Arthur Horn Meredith Brown, CCSP Altonia Bryant Paul Cecala, GCDF - Certified Career Coach #careers #NCDA #humanresources #recruiting #jobinterviews #hiringandpromotion #jobsearch #jobseekers #LinkedIn #ProfessionalGrowth #leadership

So many people are still buzzing from last week's Career Development Association Australia National Conference in Melbourne 🔥 As this little snippet from Lucy Sattler's packed-out ballroom explains, we need to get young people to be thinking WAY WIDER than the 'same 10 jobs' they always think of when they're challenged. 50% of students aspire to just 1% of the jobs available out there (simply because they don't know of many others), it's any wonder why they end up choosing courses of study that aren't right for them. Or start a career they don't enjoy. Lucy's presentation about the CADI #CareerClusters was incredibly well received last week, and that's because it's an easy way for everyone in education to talk about the world of work. And it's free. The only problem I've got now is getting so many new schools and career practitioners up-to-speed on delivering it! (Thankfully, that's easy for them to do 😉 ) Check out a little of Lucy's talk below: #SearchForTheCareerClusters #careers #CDAA #pathways #careerdevelopment #cadiclusters #studyworkgrow #CareerEducation #schoolcounselor #careersadvisor #careercounselor #highschool #hr

The first Highland-wide virtual jobs fair held last month has proved to be a hit with participants and businesses. The week-long virtual event, which was delivered by the Local Employability Partnership for the West – The Highland Council, Skills Development Scotland, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Developing the Young Workforce and UHI North, West and Hebrides was timed to coincide with Scottish Careers Week 2024. Chair of Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Ken Gowans, said: “We would like to thank all the participants and all the businesses who took part. I’d also like to especially thank the Developing the Young Workforce team for their role in engaging with employers. “I am pleased that the feedback has been very positive. The flexible approach of hosted on-line sessions proved popular, with people able to take part from the comfort of their own home. It was a great opportunity to showcase the wide range of opportunities there are for people to develop and learn new skills and the full-time and part-time opportunities businesses have, along with apprenticeship schemes and initiatives to attract seasonal and year-round workers.” Over 200 people registered to take part ahead of the event. All of the sessions attracted a steady flow of participants over the week, 246 attendances in total, with many choosing to take part in more than one of the on-line sessions hosted by the participating businesses. Seventeen employers took part including Torbhaig Distillery, Carr Gomm, NRS Dounreay, Sheil Buses, BEAR Scotland, Balfour Beatty plc, The Highland Council, O’Brien Recycling Ltd, Royal Air Force (RAF), ICAS, Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Aurora Energy, NHS Highland, Wills Bros Group Civil Engineering, Cross Reach, Meallmore Limited and Key Housing. Following on from the success of the event, the Council’s employability team are looking to run another virtual jobs fair from the 17 – 21 March 2025. If employers or job seekers are interested in taking part in the event, they should contact employability@highland.gov.uk or check the Work.Life.Highland website (https://lnkd.in/eW_mC59T) for updates.

At Fred Victor, we know that financial stability is key to securing and maintaining a safe place to live. That’s why we’re committed to helping people find meaningful and sustainable employment through our Employment and Training Programs. Our Impact Last Year: • 🧑💼 Assisted 169 people in securing employment. • 🎓 Enrolled 216 participants in job training and skills development programs—a 14% increase. • 🛠️ Supported 159 people in obtaining industry certifications or qualifications. • 💸 70% of our employment service clients secured paid employment. • 🏢 47 participants secured paid job placements at Fred Victor. • 🌟 97% program satisfaction rate among participants. We’re proud to be making a difference by providing opportunities that lead to financial independence and a brighter future. Together, we can help more people achieve the stability they need to thrive. Learn more about our impact here:https://lnkd.in/ePVMEFqV #FredVictor #EmploymentSupport #JobTraining #FinancialStability

Not only have we updated our application form but we also have a new look careers page! All these changes have been made to make the recruitment process quicker and easier for applicants. The new look website has several changes, today we are highlighting Life here at University of Derby! #careerspage #recruitment #applicants #recruit #lifeatderby #derbyuni

⭐️ Celebrating #InternationalMentoringDay: our Career Advisory Programme at the School ⭐️ We spoke with Andy Granville, Senior Teacher at Upper School and Head of the Degree Programme, about the Career Advisory Programme: 'The programme takes a holistic approach to careers education through supporting students in understanding what a career as a dancer entails and preparing them for life beyond performance. It includes general career education in PSHRE lessons, financial literacy, and career-focused academic modules. A key element of the programme, delivered by Dancers’ Career Development, includes workshops and mentoring. The Mercers’ Company generously supports the programme, enabling access to these invaluable resources.' Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ezRCh3rJ #royalballetschool #dance #careers #careersupport #futureplanning #careeradvisor #dancecareers #careersbeyondthestage