Jobs - Work Wise Foundation

Huge South Yorkshire exhibition aims to engineer a new generation of recruits

Written on 20th April 2018. Posted in Events.

Faced with a huge recruitment shortfall, local engineering firms organised a one-day show to inspire children – but did it actually work? The sector has long battled an image problem, youngsters dreaming of easy fame on talent shows, the demise of government-sponsored training under Margaret Thatcher and allegedly out-of-touch teachers focused on sending youngsters to university.Pictured...

South Yorkshire Pupils secure work placements following interview programme

Written on 25th January 2018. Posted in News.

A group of 60 pupils, on the Better Learners Better Workers (BLBW) Cutlers’ Ambassadors programme, delivered by The Work-wise Foundation, have each secured a two-week work placement with local engineering and manufacturing businesses. Over a three-day period, these pupils from seven schools across South Yorkshire, attended Cutlers’ Hall in Sheffield, where they were subject to in-depth interviews...

Regional Employers Driving the Skills Agenda and helping youngsters Get up to Speed with STEM

Written on 4th November 2017. Posted in Events.

Get up to Speed will make a welcome return to its now well-established home at Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham, on Wednesday 18th April 2018. This high profile, interactive event, started in 2011 and moved to Magna in 2015, since when it has grown into what is believed to be the largest event of its kind in the north. Attracting over 2,100 attendees in 2017 and expected to have another...

The Work-wise Foundation featured in The Guardian

Written on 6th October 2016. Posted in News.

The Guardian highlights the impact of The Work-wise Foundation’s partnership with Hatfield Academy in engaging local SME’s to help inspire primary children about careers in STEM related occupations, as a national report from Teach First urges all SME’s to give one day a year to work in schools to help children and young people understand and prepare for work. Read the full article...

Summer Camp Students Celebrate Graduation at Cutlers’ Hall

Written on 1st September 2016. Posted in Events.

Last week saw an evening of celebration to recognise the achievements of the 26, 2016 work-wise Summer Camp graduates at The Cutlers’ Hall. The work-wise Summer Camp graduates were joined by family members, teachers, business representatives, Trustees of work-wise and Leadership Forum members. The Summer Camp programme is for 14 to 18 year olds to provide a real taste and experience of...

Regional Engineering Employers Driving the Skills Agenda and helping youngsters Get up to Speed

Written on 5th January 2016. Posted in Events.

The 6th Annual work-wise Get up to Speed with engineering and manufacturing event takes place on Wednesday 20th April 2016. The event will return for a 2nd year to The Magna Science and Adventure Centre in Rotherham following the tremendous success in 2015 when the event attracted almost 2,000 visitors. Driven by the regions employers and supported by founding sponsors Tata Steel and The Institution...

Rollem hosts work experience students from Stocksbridge High School

Written on 29th July 2015. Posted in Events.

During July, Ben Ratcliffe, 14 and Jack Turner, 15 both from Stocksbridge High School completed two weeks on work placement at Rollem as part of the Made in Sheffield Ambassadors programme. Rollem is an international print finishing machine designer and manufacturer with 80% of its production being for export with the largest market being the USA. Whilst at Rollem Ben and Jack’s duties were...

Launch of Apprentice Coaching Programme

Written on 20th September 2014. Posted in News.

A new initiative inspired and championed by Chairman, Kevin Parkin sees The Work-wise Foundation teaming up with Bev Lockwood to support local manufacturers with their succession planning, through coaching apprentices who are showing potential of becoming one of the next generation of business leaders.Bev Lockwood of Unlocked Ltd is a leadership coach who works with senior business and next generation...

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