Latest news for the Enterprise Adviser Network in the South East Midlands No Images? Click here ENTERPRISE ADVISER NETWORK NEWSCareers Leader TrainingThere is still an opportunity for Careers Leaders to gain a fully-funded professional qualification. On completion, the school also receives a £1000 bursary to pay for cover costs and any expenses. Click to view a comparison tool for alternate providers or to go straight through to the registration page. Maths4GirlsFounders4Schools has launched this initiative, which aims to inspire and encourage girls in year groups 7-9, to take maths beyond GCSE. Volunteers will visit schools and be able to link maths in the classroom with maths in the real world. The aim is that both boys and girls will see its relevance to the world of work. Maths4Girls will be rolled out nationwide in 2020, so if you would like to host an event, register your interest by emailing maths4girls@founders4schools.org.uk. The Big Assembly 2019 On DemandIf you missed the Big Assembly live stream during Tomorrow's Engineers Week, it is now available on demand and featured a panel of inspirational engineers on a mission to improve people’s health and the nation’s wellbeing. Career Route Map for EngineeringOpportunities for engineers exist at all levels and this career map shows various ways to become a professional engineer in England. Ideal for Maths and Science teachers to show the link between their subjects and engineering. Youth Social Action ToolkitYouth Social Action projects can help young people to develop vital workplace skills and can contribute to many Gatsby Benchmarks. This toolkit, created for The Careers & Enterprise Company, can show you how it can be incorporated into your careers planning. The Matrix Challenge 2020Open to all 11 to 17 year olds, this is an innovative FREE cyber competition designed to test digital skills and encourage the development of abilities that would enable a career in the cyber security landscape. Developing a Careers PolicyThe Careers Development Institute (CDI) has recently published this handy guide or developing a school/college careers policy. It includes practical information and a useful template. Careers Advice ToolkitWorldSkills UK has developed this FREE guide to supporting young people with the employability and careers information they need for their futures. It includes 19 downloadable lesson plans covering Key Stage 3 & 4. All lessons are mapped against the CDI and Gatsby Benchmark Frameworks. STEM CPD EventOn 29th April 2020, the University of Bedfordshire will be holding a STEM CPD event at their Luton Campus between 4p m & 7 pm. This is a free event aimed at teachers, practitioners and employers offering an opportunity to see the new STEM building and meet the staff. HE UnboxedThis free initiative from Loughborough University is a great resource for Benchmark 4 and for raising aspirations under Benchmark 3. It highlights the links between curriculum and careers, showcasing to students the wide range of applications that their studies Aspire HigherAspire Higher is part of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP). Click on the link for contact details and news about an upcoming Hub Website.?file_name=1786 Labour Market InformationOne Minute MentorThis is a new careers resource from Digital Schoolhouse, which aims to inspire pupils with the breadth of roles available in the creative digital sector through punchy, digestible videos hosted on their YouTube channel. Teachers can use the resource to inform students about the possible career paths in the video games and wider creative digital industries. Institute of the Motor IndustryThe IMI’s website provides tools to engage and influence young people considering a career in the motor industry. It also offers support to those who provide careers guidance and support to young people. Dates for your diaryNational Apprenticeship Week ‘Look Beyond’ has been announced as the theme for National Apprenticeship Week taking place from 3rd to 7th February 2020. The week will celebrate the diversity and value that apprenticeships bring to employers, apprentices and communities. Find out more. National Careers Week NCW 2020 takes place between 2nd and 7th March 2020. For news, information and free resources, visit the website. Find out more. National Apprenticeship Show On 9th and 10th March 2020, the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes will host the National Apprenticeship Show with over 100 employers and providers showcasing opportunities to thousands of visitors in a lively, interactive, fun and informative setting. Find out more. The Big Bang Fair Taking place between 11th and 14th March 2020 at the NEC in Birmingham, the Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair is the largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for young people in the UK. Book your free tickets now. National Careers Guidance Shows Prospects are again running their free annual Career Guidance Shows throughout the UK in March. The closest events to our region are being held on 17th March in London and 24th March in Coventry. Book now. Find Your Future Careers Fair On 18th March 2020, this one-day careers and employment event will take place at the Rufus Centre in Flitwick, Bedfordshire. It is aimed at 15-19-year-olds and adults looking for local employment, career inspiration and advice on recruitment and next steps. Find out more. Big Bang NorthantsOn 1st July 2020, the University of Northampton Waterside Campus will host Big Bang Northants. The event is open to Year 6 through to post 16 students from Northamptonshire and is a fantastic showcase of all things STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths). Find out more. |