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We know that all #students benefit when #teachers of different races and ethnicities are at the front of the classrooms leading lessons. But what’s the first step to hiring a diverse school staff? Believing it’s possible. Education Week shares 3 tips on how to get there: https://lnkd.in/ebSh6j_y #EdChat #K12 #SchoolLeaders #Diversity #TeachersOfLinkedIn

📚 By embedding careers into the primary curriculum, you can bring learning to life and help pupils make the connection between what they are learning, and the world of work. 🌎 Primary pupils don't need to know exactly what they want to be when they grow up, but by enriching their learning with real life experiences, you can expose them to the opportunities available to them in the future and keep their minds open to the possibilities. 📝 If you are unsure where to start with career-related learning at primary, take our short quiz to help you reflect on your school’s current strengths and areas for development. Take the quiz: https://bit.ly/3Y8ych9 Somerset Careers Hub #StartSmallDreamBig

The crux of the ASCEND program is the 4:11 curriculum, which emphasizes life skills training ranging from interview preparation and resume building to relationship growth and financial responsibility.

"The content and delivery were excellent. Both Ben and Tillie's knowledge on the subject was exceptional. A great course and will highly recommend this to other staff members. Thank you." A snippet of feedback from an applicant engagement course delivered by Tillie Harris and I last week - with more below. The course supports universities, school groups or colleges to improve how their staff engage with applicants in order to boost recruitment, retention and, most importantly, the applicant and student experience. "Interactive, knowledgeable instructors. Understood and wanted to make a difference to us as teachers." "Lots of knowledge and insight. Tillie and Ben were friendly and made me feel comfortable that I was confident enough to engage and interact in the session." "Everything was explained well and everyone was given opportunities to feedback and share ideas." "Ben & Tillie are very enthusiastic and made the training engaging." "The trainers respected our opinions. They were welcoming, enthusiastic and knowledgeable." Do get in touch if you would like to find out more. #studentrecruitment #training

The crux of the ASCEND program is the 4:11 curriculum, which emphasizes life skills training ranging from interview preparation and resume building to relationship growth and financial responsibility.

We are excited to announce the release of a pivotal report co-authored by All4Ed’s Rebeca Shackelford and Ed Trust’s Dr. Kristen Hengtgen, titled “A Vision for Equitable Pathways: Enhancing Support and Innovation in College and Career Counseling.” This report provides a comprehensive vision for creating seamless transitions for students from P-12 to higher education and careers. It highlights the importance of clear choices, accessible information, and dedicated support, especially for students from underfunded districts. By addressing systemic barriers and advocating for pathways counselors in every high school, we can build a brighter future for all students. Read or download the full report to learn more about how we can enhance support and innovation in college and career counseling: https://lnkd.in/d2FYNp-q

Today, we highlight Niagara University's Inclusive NU Summer Camp Program, funded in part by the Martha H. Beeman Foundation. Inclusive NU is a one-week college and career readiness summer camp developed to provide a fundamental foundation for twenty-five Niagara County students with disabilities to successfully navigate the transition from high school to meaningful careers or higher education. There is a critical gap in education and support for high school students with disabilities to adequately prepare for transition into independence. By providing tailored guidance and resources, Inclusive NU equips students with the necessary skills to succeed in higher education and/or the workforce, fostering their independence and self-confidence. The program objective is to increase the number of students with disabilities who can: identify a career field that they would like to be employed in; participate in college-based learning experiences in an authentic college setting; obtain essential skills to gain and maintain meaningful employment, as independently as possible; effectively advocate for themselves as they pursue academic and/or employment goals. #liveunited #giveunited #dei #inclusion #summercamp #niagarauniversity

Click https://lnkd.in/eHrbK9BY to read the latest blog from our Talent Acquisition Partner, Anne Oxton (National Careers Week 2024 Ambassador). And, if you know someone who may be interested in a #career in education, or a #colleague already in teaching that's looking to #progress to work at primary or secondary level, then please share this post with them and the rest of your network. In this blog, she looks at some of the reasons #teachers and #teachingassistants - particularly those who are newly qualified and/or entering into a career in #education for the very first time - may find the prospect of life in a #secondaryschool #classroom a little daunting; especially when working with #students with differing abilities, behavioural issues and additional needs such as #autism and #dyslexia. Anne's latest blog also shares and celebrates some of the joys of working with children at Key Stages 3 and 4, including the opportunity to be their positive #rolemodel and help shape their lives and futures #post16. At Moxi Recruitment (members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation), we're here to make waves in education by #recruiting great people and helping them become great teachers. It's not a numbers game to us. We're an #ethical recruiter based in #greatermanchester, run by former #educators and #teaching professionals. We're passionate about creating and supporting lasting excellence in the classroom and maximising the learning and life #potential of young people throughout #northwestengland. As Anne says in her blog: "Education is for everyone... it's a right, not a privilege, and every young person deserves a chance to become the best possible version of themselves." #secondaryschool #secondaryeducation #primaryschool #primaryeducation #specialeducation #alternativeeducation #specialeducationalneeds #educationforall

How are you doing #NationalCareersWeek this year at school? As it's our one big opportunity to put a spotlight on Career Education in schools across the nation, and we know that the best way to do that is by supporting school Career Advisors & Guidance Officers. Last year's Career Conversation Cards we released were wildly popular, so we've updated them for this year and have also created Subject Teacher Cards (Maths, Science, English, History, Geography) and Primary School cards too! These are a fantastic way to get students talking about careers - and they're entirely free to access for schools. If you'd like them for your primary or secondary school, just click here to get your NCW Activity Pack: https://lnkd.in/gpwvM74j We can't wait to hear how they go in your school setting! 💥 P.S. If you know of a school Careers Advisor, Subject Teacher, or Primary School Teacher who'd like these, please tag them below so they can find out about this too. #careers #careerdevelopment #pathways #ncw2024 #careereducation #careercounselling #teaching #primaryschooleducator #secondaryschoolteacher #highschool #schoolprincipal

Not all roads lead to #employment. For many, #entrepreneurship and #smallbusiness is a pathway to success. #AdultEducation providers should establish partnerships to provide support for as many opportunities as possible. #Workforce is not limited to working for someone. It can be an opportunity to contribute to the workforce through business ownership. #AdultEducationMatters #MoveAheadWithAdultEd #EducateAndElevateAdultEd