Becky Cumberworth

Set For Success

Reducing youth unemployment in Leeds

• Short employability programme for 16-17 year old NEETs

• Delivered in partnership with IGEN, local business community and Xperience

• Part of the Youth Contract offer in Leeds

• Designed for young people who have multiple barriers to employment

What is S4S?

Progress into (and sustain) education or employment

• Matched to career aspirationsWork experience

• Mock Interview• Inspiring Futures event• Business visits

Interacting with

employers

• Optional OCN accreditation• Group Assessment• Employability training sessions

Training

• Mentor• Key Worker1-1 Support

Why does it work?

“I can honestly say that the candidates I saw today performed better than many adults who I’ve interviewed for jobs.”

MelanieRecruitment Manager

KODAK

Why does it work?

SFS offers learners the chance to put their learning into practice.

Why does it work?

26.1% of young people who could recall NO contact with employers whilst at school went on to become NEET compared to 4.3% who had taken part in 4 or more activities involving employers.

It’s who you meet – why employer contacts make a difference to employment prospects of young adults

Education Taskforce Report March 2012

Why does it work?

How confident are you that you know how to create a positive first impression?

How confident do you feel about your ability to 'make a connection' with the interviewer?

How confident are you about your ability to communicate your skills and abilities?

Do you feel able to talk about your experiences in a way that makes them relevant to a business?

Are you confident that you know what attitudes employers look for during interviews?

If you had to go to a job interview right now, how confident are you that you would perform well?

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Performed well in interviewConfident (After)Confident (Before)

Contact

Becky CumberworthSkills Development Adviser

M: 07891 276 589DD: 0113 3952646E: rebecca.cumberworth@leeds.gov.uk