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1-2-1 career support could take you a long way...make your employment goals a reality with our help. 🤝 Chat to a host of organisations about how they can help you get into work on Tuesday 23 September at Cramlington Hub, where you’ll meet: 🏅 Working for Carers – Specialist employability support for unpaid carers from the age of 16 🆕Digital Business Pipeline– Fully funded high-quality support aimed at breaking down barriers for residents to explore any hobbies, interests, or passions that could potentially be turned into a digital-related side hustle or business. ↗️ Tech Talent Engine – An online tech careers hub, a source of information and an employment network for people in the North East. 📒 Staff Power – Funded high quality training to equip you to find and maintain stable employment, increase earning potential and improve overall quality of life. 🌟National Careers Service - The National Careers Service can help you with your career, learning, and training choices.

How to Land a Job After an Employment Gap - Try a “Returnship” Considering the challenges of re-entering the workforce after a career break, especially when companies prioritise current experience, "Returnships" have emerged as a valuable solution. These programs serve as internships for experienced professionals transitioning back into the corporate world. Ideal for stay-at-home parents, career changers, or individuals returning after a layoff, Returnships offer a supportive environment with mentorship, training, and project opportunities. Exploring new career paths or easing into retirement? Returnships, lasting 2-6 months, provide a bridge for seasoned professionals to navigate a career change and discover the best second careers. Embrace the opportunity to re-enter the workforce with confidence and explore diverse roles through these structured and beneficial programs. https://lnkd.in/gyTGuYVx #CareerAdvice #Returnship #CareerTransition #EmploymentGap #ProfessionalDevelopment

#Masnational Careers Team had a great day yesterday attending #AtworkAustralia First Steps to Success event at the Salisbury Community Hub. Spoke to multiple clients from multiple northern sites about career pathways, how to choose them and how to successfully apply for them. So many industry stakeholders coming together to assist in employment outcomes. #careerdevelopment #jobseekers #employment #pathwaytosuccess #jobseekingtips #workforcedevelopment #careerchange #labourmarket #careerconsultations #freeconsulting

Young people in the UK are having to refuse jobs because they cannot afford associated costs such as clothes and transport. A worrying statistic from a recent article in the Guardian, following a study by the Princes Trust, highlights one of the real issues young people of today are facing. Studies like this one conducted by Fiverr also show 71% of 16-25 year olds say they are planning to, or already do, work as a freelancer and 36% state that their ultimate career goal is to be their own boss. Through our fully funded Enterprise programme 'Be The Boss' we are tackling such issues head on by empowering pupils in West Yorkshire Schools to consider self-employment as a viable option alongside other conventional opportunities. So far we have: - Attended 15 career fairs and engaged with approx. 7925 students. - Completed 2 x projects for SEN schools. - Hosted information sessions at 5 different school assembly’s. Click the link to read the full article, hear what's being said about the programme and to find out more. https://ow.ly/i2wx50RjPEc

Are you ready to land your dream job? - Job searching is a two-way street: It's about finding a job that fits you, not just a job that needs filling. - Understand your career goals: What motivates you, and what do you want to achieve? - Build your career story: Highlight your skills, experiences, and accomplishments. - Networking is essential: Build relationships with people in your field. Career education starts early: Schools can play a crucial role in preparing you for the workforce. - Seek guidance and support: Career navigators can help you make informed decisions. A successful career transition requires a strategic approach and preparation. Follow GradLanding for tips and to schedule a consultation.

Do you know how much of your apprenticeship levy isn't used? Why aren't you sharing it? The levy is at a non-trivial .5% of total payroll, and many larger organizations face challenges in spending it. However, the levy rules changed from 22 April 2024. Now, you can transfer up to 50% to other businesses. Utilising unused levy can significantly increase the number of youngsters in the channel and further advertise the IT channel to the next generations. The fundamental benefit of using ALL your Apprenticeship levy is that it directly helps your business grow. These levy changes can help deliver transformative changes. If you have a big payroll, it might be worth checking how much you can share, to help increase your channel and revenue growth. While you're at it, why not Join us at Tech Channel Ambassadors to help get 100,000 youngsters into the IT Channel.

🌟Employability Week Recap 🌟 The Careers Service were delighted to see so many of you join us for Employability Week last week! We hope the events we organised for you were beneficial and have got you thinking about some next steps for your future 💡 If you missed out on attending any events – don't worry. We are always here to support, so please book an appointment or keep an eye on our events page for any future chances to get ahead! #ExploreDevelopConnect #DundeeUni #EmployabilityWeek

Are you thinking about your next steps in education or considering a career change? 🤔 Read our latest blog to learn why you need to attend our next open event in June! https://lnkd.in/eYQp8X_J #Blog #OpenEvent #Education #CareerChange #Rotherham #College #FindYourFeet

So pleased to hear that work experience for students is back! Now it's up to us employers to take them. Work from home days makes this harder but not impossible. There is nothing more valuable than work experience, onsite with an employer. With schools doing less and less commercial advising and pushing for exam results and university placements, career coaching and sampling is a big benefit. Employers, if you are approached, take a student! #workexperience #employerengagement #franklydifference

Once upon a time in the bustling city of Agbo, lived a young professional named Alex. Fresh out of University, Alex landed a promising job at a reputable tech company. Eager to make a mark, Alex poured heart and soul into the work, mastering the technical aspects of the job with ease. However, Alex soon realized that mere technical proficiency was not enough to climb the corporate ladder. This is where the journey of honing employability and salary negotiation skills began.Proceed to the comment section for the full post... #CareerTrajectory #CareerSuccessStories #EExceptionalBlessing #EmployabilitySkills