Employability Academy
Our Employability Academy programme is aimed at young people looking to broaden their understanding of the world of work that awaits them after education. Each programme is four days long held during the summer holiday allowing attendees to enhance their knowledge by getting practical experience working on a project supported by local employers.
This is also available to be delivered virtually.
Each event is designed on a bespoke basis for every group but typically follows the following programme:
- Day 1: Broadening Horizons – An introduction to industry and the world of work
- Day 2: A day in Industry – A tour of a local company with practical activities and employers introducing different aspects of how businesses operate
- Day 3: Make, Create & Innovate – A hands-on team challenge to incorporate the skills discovered on days 1 and 2, including team building and leadership challenges delivered by the Army
- Day 4: What Employers Want & Graduation – Supported by representatives of local businesses who spend time discussing their roles and help ready our attendees for the world of work, this includes presentations and mock interviews. Programme finishes with a graduation ceremony for our participants and their families.
Our Employability Academy programme also gives you the opportunity to receive 1-1 help with you CV and interview preparation.
What Employers Want
The day concludes with self-reflection, self-assessment, and personal development planning. A fantastic initiative to prepare you for applying for jobs and interviews which will also look great on your CV.
A full day conference where participants attend as business delegates and are supported by business leaders who facilitate the day’s activities. These include:
- Contracts of employment
- Assessment centre tasks
- Presentations
- Applying for jobs (including a CV surgery, job applications/letters, telephone, and face-to-face interviews)
Skills That Matter
The day involves experiencing a range of interactive sessions on industry-related themes including:
- Problem solving
- First impressions
- Visual impact
- Interview skills
- Online safety and employment
- Teamwork
- Health and safety in the workplace
- Digital skills for employment
- Enterprise and entrepreneurship
This day will give you the basic key skills to prepare you for employment.
Work Experience
Work experience set up by us will include:
- All arrangements and checks with the employer
- Handbook to be completed during the placement
Work experience can be invaluable in helping you to decide your future career path, build confidence and add vital experience to your CV to help you stand out from the competition.
