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UK chartered institute, CIMSPA, has teamed up with the UK government's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to promote career opportunities in the physical activity sector and help address staff shortages. https://lnkd.in/eM5f_K5y

The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) is collaborating with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help more people build a great career within the sport and physical activity sector. Through this new collaboration, CIMSPA is creating resources and training on careers in the sector which will help Job Centre Work Coaches and DWP Employer Engagement Officers across the country to support job seekers to explore the wide range of roles available in sport and physical activity.

A new initiative has been launched to help job seekers to find and secure roles in the sport and physical activity sector. The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has partnered with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to create resources and training on careers in the sector. As part of the scheme, Job Centre Work Coaches and DWP Employer Engagement Officers across the country will be educated on how to better support job seekers to explore the wide range of roles available in the sector. According to CIMSPA, this will also strengthen the links between local DWP leads and CIMSPA’s local skills delivery team to further enhance skills development and work opportunities in each locality, supporting place-based initiatives that deliver on local priorities. In addition, CIMSPA will be working to support more than 130 DWP School Advisers, who are working across over a thousand schools, with access to careers guidance on opportunities available to inspire young people to consider a career in the sport and physical activity sector. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4D5_pqb Tara Dillon FCIMSPA (Ch), #Fitness #FitnessTraining #healthclub #gym #physicalactivity #publicleisure

We've known for a long time that the current welfare to work system didn't meet its primary function: getting people into work. The WEA - Adult Learning, Within Reach welcomes this huge overhaul as an opportunity start again with more local control of funding and systems, better coordination between stakeholders, a renewed focus on the barriers that stop people moving into and sustaining work and recognition of the critical role adult education plays in developing essential and technical skills.

Why should you move from industry to education? Fixed Hours – Perfect your work-life balance with scheduled hours and holiday time. Work Indoors – Not too hot, not too cold. Keep cool in your class or workshop. See Your Impact – Directly see how you’re improving lives through the interactions with your students. Career Development – Upskill yourself with professional training and move up the career ladder. Opportunities to Travel – We have placements and relocation deals around the UK! Educator Pensions – The financial incentive of an education pension plan can be quite surprising. To benefit from all these and more, take the leap into lecturing! The first step is sending your CV through to our Education Consultants (link in our comments) #Tradespeople #Lecturing #CollegeJobs #EducationCareer #EducationStaffBank #ConnectingPeopleInEducation

⚖️ Levelling up is dead… long live levelling up? A line I often repeated when asked about levelling up in those heady days when it was the slogan on everyone’s lips, whether positively or negatively, was, “whatever you call it, we need it.” Something that was never more true - indeed, whilst once I used to talk about levelling up, now I get asked to discuss the lessons learnt from levelling up, often in conjunction with what we need to replace it now. Some thoughts from a recent Localis lunch I spoke at on this subject… What have we learnt from levelling up? 1️⃣ It needs to be about more than economic development, and the emerging Local Growth Plans need to ensure they capture that. Government also needs to make sure it recognises and delivers on this too. It’s more than a focus on the Ministry of Local Government, and needs to stretch into and work with the Dept for Education, Dept for Work & Pensions, Dept for Health & Social Care, and beyond. 2️⃣ The widening of place leadership that particularly the Levelling Up Fund brought is a good thing, but instead of the previous focus on ‘MP engagement and support’, we now need to look at wider civic partnerships such as with the NHS and education. One Public Estate is a great case study of delivery over the last 11 years we need to build on. 3️⃣ Whatever comes next has to be better than competitive bidding! If you know, you know. So what would I suggest local authorities do as they prepare for ‘what next’…? ▶️ Build your partnerships now. Developers are up for offering help and support, and we need to look to other civic institutions also, particularly within health and education. Who’s big in your area and what shared ambitions do you hold. ▶️ Be shovel ready with ideas. We traditionally struggle as a sector with having ‘off the shelf’ proposals due to resource constraints, but this shouldn’t stop you from thinking big thoughts and considering how you’d deliver them. Whether it’s considering locations, delivery models and potential partners, and having those conversations in readiness, you’re still steps ahead of others. ▶️ Ambitious and different wins the day. This was my approach, not always intentional but the pressure of timescales to deliver change forced radical ideas. Getting ahead means standing out from the crowd, and putting in the extra effort, whether it’s the style you approach it in or the opportunities you want to pursue. If you want to make change happen, you have to put the mental and physical effort in that gives you the best odds of doing that. Ever grateful to Jonathan Werran & the team at Localis for inviting me to speak occasionally at their events, capturing the importance of the neo-localist point of view today. If you’re after a great research partner who operate right at the heart of the local agenda, I know they’d be keen to chat. #leadership #levellingup #economicgrowth

Birmingham’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths, but we’re not yet fully tapping into the incredible talent pool it offers. As Mark Whitehouse, Senior Partnership and In-Work Progression Manager at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for Work and Pensions, emphasises: "There’s such a huge amount of untapped talent out there for employers within the city that we just aren’t maximising." The HLSM Plus service is designed to change that, helping businesses unlock the potential of this diverse talent and driving growth across Birmingham Enterprise Zone. By bridging the gap between graduates and employers, HLSM Plus ensures that both individuals and businesses thrive. Businesses, discover how HLSM Plus can support your growth: https://lnkd.in/eBnGbG_f Graduates, take the first step toward your career: https://lnkd.in/eaX3A392 #GraduateSuccess #CareerDevelopment #HLSMPlus #InclusiveGrowth #TalentPipeline #BusinessGrowth Birmingham City University, Aston University, University College Birmingham,  University of Birmingham Birmingham City Council, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Job Centre Plus, and the National Careers Service. Angie Robinson Rachel McIntosh Sam Wallace Adam Janickyj James Mileson Sandeep Malhi Sandeep Solanki Kuldeep Heera Eleanor Guest David Bond Amardeep Panaser Julie Stonall Olivia H. Robyn P. Dwi Mitchell Shelby Mooney Lucia Puricelli Nick Birch Nayan Patel Jude Pearson Mona Youren Nicholas Milton Rosa Wells Melissa Willis Kerry Billington ACMA GCMA John J. Lee Craig Walsh Sara Flack Sue Welland Jane Griffin Video transcript – here: Birmingham is a super diverse city and that's part of its attraction. There's such a huge amount of untapped talent out there for employers within the city that, you know, we just aren't maximising. So initiatives like PLUS will only add to the growth of Birmingham and Solihull as a city. 

DWP Announced Major Employment Reforms 💼 The Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled its Get Britain Working white paper, outlining a transformative vision for employment support. Key highlights include: ✅ Aiming for 80% employment: Backed by £240m, the new approach integrates health, skills, and employment services tailored to local needs. ✅ Revamped Jobcentres: A shift from benefits management to skills and careers-focused support, with £55m to create a National Jobs and Careers Service. ✅ Youth Guarantee: Ensuring all 18-21-year-olds have access to education, training, or work opportunities, supported by £45m in "trailblazer" areas. ✅ Growth and Skills Levy: A £40m investment to enhance apprenticeships and expand pathways into work. ✅ Workplace inclusion: An independent review to help employers better support disabled people and those with health conditions. What do you think of the new initiatives? 💭 #EmploymentSupport #GetBritainWorking #HRConsultancy #WorkplaceInclusion

✨ Beyond 50: The Bleak Reality of Declining Employability ✨ Is there anything more absurd than advocating for the forced retirement of individuals who are in great shape and eager to continue contributing to society through their work? Amidst heated discussions in Europe about retirement age, there's a prevailing assumption that everyone desires to retire as early as possible. In this one-size-fits-all conversation, little attention is given to the diverse aspirations of each professional at this stage of life. Motivations for wanting to prolong one's career are numerous: financial considerations, the fear of boredom, the wish to pass on knowledge and support younger colleagues, or simply a genuine fondness for one's work. Despite these individual motivations, the prevailing narrative insists on a unilateral path to retirement, overlooking the unique desires of each professional. Crafting your own path to a continued and fulfilling career might mean navigating largely on your own. The employment opportunities for senior professionals diminish significantly as they enter their 50s and even more so in their 60s. Employability declines just as surely as experience and value rise. It's a stark reality that, apart from politics, where experience is valued for top jobs, other sectors may not appreciate the wealth of experience seniors bring. What's at stake here is not just a career; it's your life, the momentum to wake up every morning with purpose, and, to a significant extent, your mental and physical health. Research indicates that boredom and lack of personal motivation are detrimental to individuals in their senior years. Designing your second act becomes a highly personal endeavor, and though there are no ready-made blueprints, the effort is undoubtedly worthwhile. Don't embark on this journey alone—consider joining an entrepreneur group, pursuing continuous education, reading inspirational books, talking to trusted friends, or enlisting a coach to help you find your compass.