UFP Business School’s Post

It’s summertime! The academic year at colleges and universities has concluded and our campuses have gone quiet(er) in terms of students. My 10-month faculty just went off contract on June 15th and except for those teaching summer classes, faculty offices have gone quiet(er) as well. As we look forward to vacation time with family to mentally recharge, summer can be a time to recharge professionally. Whether it is your time to read that stack of work-related books you could not get to, earn a certification, take a graduate course, or overall upskill in a new area, what is the ONE thing you want to accomplish professionally this summer? I’ll go first…I have some new certifications I need to earn in preparation for my new job here at Carroll. More on that in another post. 😊

How marvelous to watch these seniors invest in their professional futures as they learned tips and tricks on how to network like a pro!

Kicking off this week with a trip to school to talk to KS3 students about education and career paths – which got me thinking, what did I wish I’d been told at that age? 🔍 Look for helpers – Find mentors/inspiring people willing to help you find what you want to do (and don't worry if you've got no idea!). Surrounding yourself with supportive people is key. 📗 Education vs On-the-job training – When I was in school there was a huge emphasis on getting a University education. Which was the path I ended up going down but looking back placement and on-the-job training would have been equally valuable without the heavy £££ fees.* ❤️ Find your passion – Find a job or create a path that makes you happy. “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” - Mark Twain What would you have wanted to know? *A heavy caveat, having a degree is what helped me secure my job at Venture Stream in the beginning. I started on a Graduate Scheme as employee number one almost 10 years ago! [Picture description: A young primary-school-age Adele with butterfly face paint. Plus a sweater shop t-shirt for top nostalgia.]

🌟 Three years ago, I made a bold decision – one that has reshaped the future of Net Visibility. 🌟 I chose to invest in young people. Our goal was simple but ambitious: find the brightest talent, train them the Net Vis way, and give them the kind of responsibility they wouldn’t easily get elsewhere. We built on years of experience working with young talent during A-Level and university holidays, but this time, we were aiming higher. We embarked on a degree apprenticeship programme, offering the right candidates the opportunity to gain a BSc in Leadership and Business Management whilst learning Digital Marketing at Net Visibility. Alan Hansen famously said, "You don't win anything with young people." How wrong he was! We’ve found the perfect blend of "grey hair and young flair," and it’s been a massive success. Our team is a mix of experienced industry experts (also known as the ‘old gits’ who were in marketing long before Google, Facebook, and Snapchat even existed) and the raw, infectious enthusiasm of young talent. Yes, some days it feels like running a kindergarten, but the rewards are there for all to see. Actually there is an argument that the biggest kid in the team is yours truly! This week, we proudly welcomed Millie to the team and sent Kofi off for a well-deserved holiday in Australia. Don’t worry – Tigger will be back soon, fully recharged! If you're thinking about growing your business, I highly recommend considering degree apprenticeships. It’s not without its challenges – you need to ensure everything is documented and not just stored in someone’s head – but the benefits are huge. We’ve managed large-scale Google and Facebook advertising campaigns, thanks to this powerful combination of fresh energy and seasoned wisdom. Here’s to continuing the journey, investing in the future, and proving that a mix of young people with seasoned professionals really is the key to success. 🙌 #Leadership #DigitalMarketing #Apprenticeships #Growth #YoungTalent #Mentorship #BusinessTransformation

"I'll sell anything but insurance" If you're in sales and say some version of what Lexi Myers (Weber) AAI, CIC, CRM, TRIP said, you're cheating yourself from exploring one of the best B2B sales careers on the planet. Way to go Lexi (only wish I had recruited her)! #insurance #insuranceindustry #sales

"I'll sell anything but insurance" If you're in sales and say some version of what Lexi Myers (Weber) AAI, CIC, CRM, TRIP said, you're cheating yourself from exploring one of the best B2B sales careers on the planet. Way to go Lexi (only wish I had recruited her)! #insurance #insuranceindustry #sales

Summer Programme 2023: Building Confidence and Connections Findings from inspections and follow - up visits https://lnkd.in/eRhgRi4a

This is what BCPS does with CCBC!

Providing data, evidence and insight to our Members about all things youth employment is exactly what we are here for. Youth Employment UK has expert knowledge across the whole youth employment landscape, what is driving youth unemployment, what the system issues are, what young people aged 11-30 including those who are NEET are telling us what works and does not work and of course what the impacts and plans are of policy and policy makers. Add in the expert insight we have on what makes #GoodYouthEmployment and the value of Membership speaks for itself. For 12 years we have been digging into the issues and solutions and given that youth unemployment is a growing issue, we absolutely need to see more of that expert insight put into practice by employers, providers and policy makers. Employers who understand the issues facing young people are much better equipped to ensure that their business is part of the solution and having a real people, social and future skills impact. We will keep adding value to our Members through our events, resources and research. Find out more about our Membership and the benefits here https://lnkd.in/ei-kCiBg #youthemployment #talent #futureskills #workforcedevelopment #apprenticeships #graduates #entrylevelroles #careers #diversityandinclusion #youngpeoplematter #YouthVoiceCensus

At Think Legal Recruitment it isn’t just about private practice hiring! My colleague Adam Zdravkovic leads our in-house legal recruitment business - as shown below, his journey over the last 5 years has been nothing short of remarkable 🔥 If you are looking to hire into your organisation, or a lawyer keen to discuss your options in-house, don’t hesitate to contact Adam directly (or me for a friendly intro!) 😊 Think Legal Recruitment Adam Zdravkovic #lawyers #lawcareers #inhouse