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THE CONCORDE PARTNERSHIP. Nine schools with approximately 8,000 students BRADLEY STOKE, ABBEYWOOD, PATCHWAY, MARLWOOD, CASTLE, BRIMSHAM GREEN, CHIPPING SODBURY, CULVERHILL, NEW SIBLANDS FILTON COLLEGE. Six schools with approximately 7,000 students - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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• Nine schools with approximately 8,000 students
• BRADLEY STOKE, ABBEYWOOD, PATCHWAY, MARLWOOD, CASTLE, BRIMSHAM GREEN, CHIPPING SODBURY, CULVERHILL, NEW SIBLANDS
• FILTON COLLEGE
THE CONCORDE PARTNERSHIP
• Six schools with approximately 7,000 students
• DOWNEND, GRANGE, HANHAM, MANGOTSFIELD, SIR BERNARD LOVELL, NEW HORIZONS
• CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
THE KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP
CONTEXT• Economic circumstances and budgetary
constraints• Increasing youth unemployment• Changes in secondary and higher
education • Public spending cuts and reduction in the
range of careers resources and support for young people
• An emphasis on employability skills and work experience
CONTEXT• More opportunities for higher skilled work,
fewer opportunities for unskilled work• Work-based progression routes becoming
an increasingly attractive choice for some• Threat to work-related learning and work
experience for younger students• Loss of funded careers guidance• Uncertainties around the new National
Careers Service• Student decision-making about the future
is becoming increasingly complex
• Partnership schools are keen to maintain and further develop a diverse curriculum that encourages skills development and work-relevant learning and experience
• Schools in both Partnerships are committed to retaining high quality support for students making education and career choices
• The Partnerships are funding opportunities for students to access professional careers guidance
• We are developing innovative careers activities and experiences
AMBITIONS EVENT• 19 & 20 October 2011• 120 + different contributors• 65 + different student workshops• Evening event with additional
contributors and a Careers Guidance Centre
WHY AN AMBITIONS EVENT?
Because students and parents have DIRECT CONTACT with employers - something that they tell us they value highly and can’t be done in other ways
WHY AN AMBITIONS EVENT? Because it provides opportunities for young people and parents to...•get information about particular SKILLS, PERSONAL QUALITIES, ABILITIES & INTERESTS relevant to different employment areas•find out about possible PROGRESSION ROUTES and TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES•develop an awareness of different EMPLOYMENT SECTORS and the range of JOB ROLES within organisations
WHY AN AMBITIONS EVENT?
Because Ambitions is a key element of Concorde and Kingswood Partnerships’ careers programmes that can motivate students to make the most of their studies, raise their aspirations and help them make informed choices for the future
WHY AN AMBITIONS EVENT?
Because we know it works!
80% of students say that taking part in the Ambitions event has helped them to think more effectively about their plans for the future
WHY AN AMBITIONS EVENT? WHAT CONTRIBUTORS HAVE SAID…
‘This is a great event for young people and should be made available to all students throughout the country’
‘The event was really well-organised and students were interested and enthusiastic’
‘It is an impressive event - so many different organsiations and obviously so helpful for students’
WHY AN AMBITIONS EVENT? WHAT STUDENTS HAVE SAID…
‘There was masses of information and employers were really helpful’
‘I really enjoyed the day and it gave me lots to think about’
‘The workshops were great’
‘I liked the fact that we could ask questions’
AMBITIONS WORKSHOPS• All Year 9 students (about 2400) will be
attending Ambitions workshops on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 October
• The main aim is to give students an insight into different areas of employment through interactive workshops
• A key element of Key Stage 4 (GCSE, BTEC, Diploma) options choices preparations
• Students take part in preparatory activities and make workshop choices in advance
AMBITIONS EVENING EVENT• All Year 9 to 13 students and their parents
are being invited to the evening event (4.30-8.00 pm) on Wednesday 19 October
• Part of Post 16 & Post 18 options information, advice & guidance (IAG) programmes
• Opportunities for young people and parents to meet employers and access careers guidance
PRACTICALITIES
AMBITIONS EVENT SITE
UWE MAIN CAMPUS
EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE
CENTRE ENTRANCE FROM RING ROAD
A4174
UWE EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE CENTRE
AMBITIONS EVENT
• For contributors wanting to set up or check facilities the day before the event, access to the ECC is available between 3.00 and 6.00 pm
• Entry to the site is via the North Gate please park at the main ECC entrance
SET UP, PARKING & ARRIVAL
TUESDAY 18 OCTOBER
EVENT LAYOUT(YEAR 9 WORKSHOPS)
AMBITIONS EVENT
• FOR WORKSHOPS - a screened, numbered 4m x 4m area, table, mains socket, chairs, wireless internet access
• ADDITIONAL NEEDS - fill in resources form
SPACE & FACILITIES
AMBITIONS EVENT
• Arrival on the first day of the event is from 7.00 am. Entry to the site is via the NORTH ENTRANCE (NOT the main UWE entrance)
• Please follow the signs to the EVENT CONTRIBUTOR CAR PARK
SET UP, PARKING, ARRIVAL
WEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER
AMBITIONS EVENT
• CONCORDE YEAR 9 STUDENTS• 5 workshops (each 20 minutes) per student• Students arrive at UWE ECC main entrance at 9.00 am
• Workshop 1 - 9.15-9.35 am• Workshop 2 - 9.40-10.00 am• Workshop 3 – 10.05-10.25 am• Workshop 4 – 10.30-10.50 am• Workshop 5 – 10.55-11.15 am
• Students depart from rear exit from 11.20 am
MORNING SESSIONWEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER
CONTRIBUTOR LUNCH BREAK
AMBITIONS EVENT
• 11.15 am - 12.40 pm• Cooked meal served from 12.00 pm• Afternoon workshops start at 12.45 pm
WEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER
CONTRIBUTOR LUNCH BREAK
AFTERNOON WORKSHOP SESSIONS
AMBITIONS EVENT
• CONCORDE YEAR 9 STUDENTS• 5 workshops (each 20 minutes) per student• Students arrive at UWE ECC main entrance at 12.30 pm
• Workshop 1 – 12.45-1.05 pm• Workshop 2 – 1.10-1.30 pm• Workshop 3 – 1.35-1.55 pm• Workshop 4 – 2.00-2.20 pm• Workshop 5 – 2.25-2.45 pm
• Students depart from rear exit from 2.50 pm
AFTERNOON SESSIONWEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER
• 2.45 - 4.25 pm contributor break and set-up for EVENING AMBITIONS EVENT
• AFTERNOON TEA served from 3.30 pm• Tea, coffee and water available throughout the
duration of the event
AMBITIONS EVENTWEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER
EVENING EVENT
EVENING EVENTSTUDENTS IN YEARS 9-13 AND THEIR
PARENTS
AMBITIONS EVENT
• Arrival on the second day of the event is from 7.30 am. Entry to the site is via the NORTH ENTRANCE (NOT the main UWE entrance).
• Please follow the signs to the EVENT CONTRIBUTOR CAR PARK
SET UP, PARKING, ARRIVAL
THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER
AMBITIONS EVENT
• KINGSWOOD YEAR 9 STUDENTS• 5 workshops (each 20 minutes) per student• Students arrive at UWE ECC main entrance at 9.00 am
• Workshop 1 - 9.15-9.35 am• Workshop 2 - 9.40-10.00 am• Workshop 3 – 10.05-10.25 am• Workshop 4 – 10.30-10.50 am• Workshop 5 – 10.55-11.15 am
• Students depart from rear exit from 11.20 am
MORNING SESSIONTHURSDAY 20 OCTOBER
AMBITIONS EVENT
• 11.15 am - 12.40 pm• Cold buffet lunch served from 12.00 pm• Afternoon workshops start at 12.45 pm
THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER
CONTRIBUTOR LUNCH BREAK
AMBITIONS EVENT
• KINGSWOOD YEAR 9 STUDENTS• 5 workshops (each 20 minutes) per student• Students arrive at UWE ECC main entrance at 12.30 pm
• Workshop 1 – 12.45-1.05 pm• Workshop 2 – 1.10-1.30 pm• Workshop 3 – 1.35-1.55 pm• Workshop 4 – 2.00-2.20 pm• Workshop 5 – 2.25-2.45 pm
• Students depart from rear exit from 2.50 pm
AFTERNOON SESSIONTHURSDAY 20 OCTOBER
WORKSHOPS
EMPLOYER WORKSHOPS
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IS THE KEY…• a brief personal introduction and a short
overview of the organisation• involve students in an interactive activity that
provides an insight into to your organisation and working in that particular employment sector
YEAR 9 WORKSHOP CONTENT
YEAR 9 WORKSHOP CONTENT
DISCUSSIONS
YEAR 9 WORKSHOP CONTENT
SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT
YEAR 9 WORKSHOP CONTENT
TRYING SOMETHING NEW
YEAR 9 WORKSHOP CONTENT
USING ARTIFACTS
YEAR 9 WORKSHOP CONTENT
USING TECHNOLOGY
YEAR 9 WORKSHOP CONTENT
DEMONSTRATIONS
YEAR 9 WORKSHOP CONTENT
SIMULATIONS
YEAR 9 WORKSHOP CONTENT
VISUAL IMPACT
YEAR 9 WORKSHOP CONTENT
HAVING A GO
YEAR 9 WORKSHOP CONTENT
GUESSING GAMES
YEAR 9 WORKSHOP CONTENT
QUIZZES
YEAR 9 WORKSHOP CONTENT
LEARNING A NEW SKILL
YEAR 9 WORKSHOP CONTENT
BRIBERY
YOU MIGHT ALSO…• Identify some of the different job roles that exist
within the organisation• Provide a brief ‘case study’ - the education, entry
route and progression of a current employee• Give students a handout or information sheet
about the organisation that might include the range of job opportunities, different entry routes and requirements, recruitment procedures and possible career paths
YEAR 9 WORKSHOP CONTENT
CONTACTS & INFORMATION• Johnny Walker, Concorde Partnership Co-ordinator
01454 868498 [email protected]
• Lloyd Harris, Kingswood Partnership IAG Manager01454 868188 07517060943 [email protected]
• Ronnie Ward, Kingswood Partnership Business Links Manager01454 868188 07792626830 [email protected]
UWE Exhibition & Conference Centre
Filton RdStoke Gifford Bristol BS34 8QZ0117 328 [email protected]/ecc
