Resource Roundup
Title | Deadline/ Delivery Date | Suitable For: | Details |
Career leader training | Jul-21 | Career Leaders | Free, hands-on Careers Leader training starting in September 2021 with Teach First. |
Unifrog – Free webinar | All schools | Free webinars for students, teachers & careers leaders. Our webinars page features past recordings as well as upcoming events that people can sign up for. | |
WINboard | Mainstream schools & Colleges | Parents and Carers Matter – WIN has created a collection of resources for parents and carers to help them in supporting their young people to make decisions about their future and prepare for University Wakelet – Save, curate and share the things you love https://wakelet.com/wake/ywxHhfrS3Kp2Oj3__hlw8 | |
Skillsbuilder Accelerator | 2nd July 2021 | All schools & colleges | Last chance to apply for the Accelerator – It’s not too late to apply for a funded place on the Skills Builder Accelerator programme. We have a small number of funded places available to allocate in the third and final round – the deadline to apply is Friday 2nd July. The Skills Builder Accelerator is our flagship programme for schools and colleges in the UK and internationally. The programme results in real impact for your students: |
RE Action 24/7 Post 16 Virtual Programme | 5th to 15th July 2021 | All Post 16 students | Future Quest and WECA are funding a virtual programme that is available for Post 16 students across the Bristol region to access, starting Monday 5 July until Thursday 15 July 2021. All sessions are recorded and will be available for up to 2 weeks after the event, therefore if a participant misses a session due to prior commitments, they can watch it in their own time. For more a draft email to students, including further information, please see the attached. |
Transition to Employment Toolkit | Students with Autism | Autism unemployment rate is currently at 78%. It is the highest of all special needs groups. Research by the Office of National Statistics also shows that over 700,000 young people are currently not in employment, education or training. We are committed to improve these statistics and are very happy to announce the launch of the brand new Transition to Employment Toolkit. The new resource will support autistic students with their transition into employment after education. What’s included? The Tools provided will help more autistic young people access sustainable and meaningful opportunities. The tools will help develop awareness of employers understanding of autism and support the hiring and retaining of talented young people. | |
Digital Civil Engineering Competition | Autumn | Our brand-new digital competition for students aged 16-18 years offers valuable insight into the world of civil engineering, formal recognition from a globally respected institution and the chance to win great prizes. The competition is a free, easy to run, structured activity which is supported throughout by an ICE engineer STEM Ambassador. It takes place over the first half of the Autumn 2021 term and makes an ideal STEM club or extra-curricular activity. Why join in? Supports national curriculums for Geography, Maths and Design Technology | |
Your Game Plan – Side Hustle Initiative | 29th June 2021 | All schools & colleges | Entry is NOW OPEN for The Side Hustle Initiative 2021 bought to you by YourGamePlan The Side Hustle Initiative is a nationwide search for all 14-18-year-olds who either are already delivering a side hustle or who have an amazing business idea that they are passionate about launching. We are providing an opportunity for all young people to gain access to one to one professional mentoring to support them in evolving their ideas. The top finalists will share a £10,000 investment fund to go straight into growing their business. Nominations are now open and close on the 29th June. Once nominations have closed, a public vote will be open from 1st July to 15th July. The finalists with the highest number of votes and nominations from the judges, will secure 6 months of professional mentoring and will be invited to an event to pitch for their chance to win a share of the £10,000 investment fund. Entrants may include: ENTRY IS NOW OPEN! The event for finalists will take place on the 23rd August Share the nominations page with your students today: https://yourgameplan.co.uk/side-hustle For more information: Introducing The Side Hustle Initiative – Your Game Plan |
BIMA Digital Day | 10th November | Every year, Digital Day gives thousands of students across the UK the chance to explore the world of digital careers by learning from – and being inspired by – the people who already work in it. They will also take part in sponsored national challenges with some fantastic prizes up for grabs. Run by BIMA, the voice of the UK digital and tech industry, Digital Day is about: · Building understanding by learning about the opportunities offered by the UK digital and tech sectors. More info about Digital Day 2021 can be found on our site: https://bima.co.uk/bima-programmes/bima-digital-day/ but also it would be amazing to get on a call with a member of your team soon, so we are able to speak further about how Digital Day runs and also what you would require from us in order to assist your contribution to this very educational and interactive day. |
