Careers Leaders Let's Talk - Cornwall & IoS Forum

Bookings are now open for the My Skills My Future event this May.

Booking and information here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/my-skills-my-future-24-inclusive-careers-festival-send-pathways-tickets-837562952337?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dear Careers Leaders,

We are planning an inclusive careers event for the 7th of May (10am-1pm). The Pavilion Centre, Royal Cornwall Showground is booked and we are now taking bookings.

My Skills My Future SEND Pathways is a funded event for students with additional learning and support needs so this is free to attend.

How do you reserve a spot for your students?

Please use this link below to book tickets: My Skills, My Future 24 - Inclusive Careers Festival (SEND Pathways) Tickets, Tue 7 May 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

You will be asked for your contact details and the number of tickets you wish to book, but there is no need to provide pupils’ personal details.

Who will be there?

There will be stands manned by Post 16 Education and Training providers where teaching staff and older learners will facilitate short practical activities to engage your students.

Employers passionate about creating more opportunities for people with disabilities will also be joining as guests throughout the day, wearing name badges including the name of their organisation.

We hope many of you will join us for the morning!

Best Wishes,

Frankie

Francesco Rigolli | Enterprise Coordinator Mid Cornwall

Careers Hub Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

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Dear [Recipient's Name],

An Exclusive Opportunity for Aspiring Young Innovators at the first ever Agile on the Beach - Youth Edition 2024

I am writing to you on behalf of Software Cornwall and Agile on the Beach, a renowned conference that brings together professionals and enthusiasts in the fields of technology, digital innovation, and business right here in Cornwall.

This year, we are thrilled to announce a special edition of our conference, specifically tailored for young minds: the Agile on the Beach Youth Edition 2024.

Scheduled for the 3rd of July 2024 and sponsored by PWC, this event is dedicated to inspiring and educating students aged 16-18 who have a budding interest in technology, digital fields, and business. We believe this conference presents a unique opportunity for your students to gain invaluable insights, engage with industry leaders, and explore potential career paths in these dynamic sectors.

What We Offer:

- Complimentary Attendance: The event is completely free for all attendees and we include lunch and a pasty tea!

- Space for 200 Young Innovators: We have the capacity to welcome 200 enthusiastic students.

-Support for Transportation: For groups of students, we are pleased to offer support for transportation costs, making it easier for you to organise a trip for your students.

Highlights of the Conference:

- Interactive workshops and sessions led by industry experts.

- Networking opportunities with professionals and peers (an afternoon secret garden party, catering will be provided)

- Exposure to real-world applications of Agile methodologies in tech and business.

- A platform for students to discuss, learn, and get inspired about future career opportunities.

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We are reaching out to you, to consider this opportunity for your students. We believe that your students could greatly benefit from participating in this event, gaining not just knowledge but also a vision for their future careers.

Spaces are now available to book for your students HERE

We would be delighted to discuss how we can facilitate your students' participation in this exciting event or if you would like to exhibit we can have a chat about that.

We are looking forward to collaborating with you to inspire the next generation of leaders in technology, creativity, digital, and business.

Warm regards,

Holly Patton

Agile on the Beach/ Software Cornwall

Just in case you missed the email you can access the last communication below:

https://mailchi.mp/c8a1e5cde8bb/welcome-back-from-the-careers-hub-august-2023-news-12794831

www.cornwall-opportunities.co.uk

Introducing Cornwall Opportunities, our new all age careers and jobs website for Cornwall & Isles of Scilly, delivered by Cornwall Council and funded by the UK Government through the G7 Legacy Fund.

Cornwall Opportunities is the first portal of its type locally, helping to increase awareness and access to local career opportunities. Individuals can use Cornwall Opportunities to search for live jobs, apprenticeships, courses and skills opportunities across Cornwall and Plymouth in one place.

Join us at one of two online introductory sessions for School and College staff. Monday 11th March at 3.45pm

or

Thursday 14th March at 3.45pm

Agenda

1. Welcome and Introductions

2. Overview & virtual tour of Cornwall Opportunities

3. The advantages and benefits of Cornwall Opportunities

4. Question and Answer

To book your place please email peopleandskills@cornwall.gov.uk stating which session you’d like to join.

These online sessions will be hosted on Teams and the link will be sent to you on booking.

This event is aimed at careers leads for young people in Cornwall and will explore the T-Level in Design, Surveying and Planning, and the fantastic career opportunities that can follow.

Tuesday, 12 March 2024

9:15-12:00 (registration and refreshments from 8:45)

Valency Building Conference Suite, Truro College TR1 3XX

There will be guest speakers from the industry to give an insight into the career pathways available, a chance to hear from current and past T-Level students about their experiences, an optional tour of the construction learning facilities at the college, and the opportunity to speak with the team who deliver the T-Level with any questions you may have. There will also be information on the construction apprenticeships offered at the college, as well as the full-time courses in construction.

A complimentary light breakfast will be provided from 8:45.

Please feel free to forward this to any colleagues who would find it useful.

To book your place, please contact Dolly Mazonowicz,

Project Coordinator for the Construction Skills Hub—Young People and Schools Engagement, Truro and Penwith College

Dollymaz@truro-penwith.ac.uk 01872 305014

This event is part-funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Dolly Mazonowicz

Project Coordinator

UK SPF Construction Skills Hub—Young People & Schools

Future Skills Institute

Truro & Penwith College

t: 01872 305014 | m: 07792 368552

UKPRN: 10007063

We had a 2 day inspection and the lead inspector asked to meet with me for one hour on the second day.

Work experience

This was her initial focus, she wanted evidence of placements i.e. veryan. She asked to see numbers placed and those without a placement from last year's Year 10, she then wanted to know the proportion that had additional needs and SEN and how they are supported to find a placement. She wanted to know what provision was available for those who stayed in school. Last year I only had 10 in school and was able to talk about their programme.

She also wanted evidence for alternative work-related placements including paperwork and evidence of checks. She was very interested in alternative curriculums and links with local employers.

Careers advice and guidance

She asked me about provision in school and my background. She was very interested in careers interviews, priorities, when and how this take place. She asked about our college application process and how I monitor and manage this. She wanted to know how I prioritise support ie PP, SEN etc and what extra I provide for these students.

She also asked about fair access for apprenticeship providers/employers and apprenticeship take up and application support.

Her main focus with careers guidance/provision was asking students and she interviewed 4 groups of year 11s to ask about their experience of careers guidance and transition support. She asked a broad range of students too from SEN, pp, poor attenders to very able from years 8-11. This was an entirely careers focussed session as well.

Employers

She asked for examples of careers across the curriculum in key areas across the school. She particularly focussed on English, food tech and arts. She asked me how students from year 8 up interact with employers and what events we hold each term. I discussed Year 7-11 using my annual plan. The focus here was on quality interactions rather than volume of employers, she wanted to know how we evaluate the usefulness of the sessions.

Links with FE/HE

She wanted to know about our links with local colleges, taster days and links with HE. Discussed local and national University visit and talks in school ie UCAS assembly, Cambridge talks, Falmouth University mentoring. Also discussed our data sharing agreement and the impact this has had.

Careers programme

She had read all of our published policies on line.

Destinations

She asked to see all of our latest data from last year and projected intended destinations for this year. She asked for a breakdown of PP/SEN which our data manager arranged.

Other key points were, alumni- do we use them and for what purpose? I mentioned that we had used future first pre covid and the alumni who have been coming into school, although we have only had a few this year with a University alumni assembly planned for summer term.

At the end of the session she asked me if there was anything I would like to share, which gave me the opportunity to share anything that hadn't been covered.

I made a file of all key documents, evaluations of events and also brought my laptop to access veryan.

The lead inspector was very well informed and definitely asked robust questions.

I think that is everything, it went very quickly!

As part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly have been allocated £132million to spend on local investment through the Shared Prosperity Fund. With a focus on green and inclusive growth, the fund will use its portion to achieve good growth for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, providing opportunities for communities and businesses and giving residents access to new jobs and training.

Check out the website for more details about the fund.

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