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ADDINGTON AND BULMERSHE TEAM UP
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Year 10 students from Addington and Bulmershe schools teamed up to take part in a Business Enterprise activity run by Central Berkshire Education Business Partnership.
These students are part of the Transitions programme which is funded by Big Lottery.
The students had the opportunity to develop their employability skills by forming a business idea and developing that idea into how they would build and run their business.
Students had roles in Design, Construction and Marketing where they had to make decisions, work together in teams and problem solve. They also put their presentation skills to the test by delivering their business ideas to each team.
Big Lottery Transitions is a 5 year programme for year 10 and 11 students with special educational needs, giving students the opportunity develop their confidence and soft skills giving them a greater chance in securing higher education and better career choices.
The Big Lottery Fund distributes half of the National Lottery good cause funding across the UK. The Fund aims to enable others to make real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need.
For more information on similar events please contact Pauline Cottle,
KENDRICK CAREERS CONFERENCE
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On Wednesday 2nd November year 11 Kendrick Students were given the opportunity to find out about different careers. The day that was organised by Central Berkshire Education Business Partnership brought together companies from industries such as engineering, science, legal, marketing and medicine.
Elizabeth Waters from Peter Brett Associates an ex Kendrick student gave an inspirational opening to the event. She discussed her journey through school, university and now the world of work. Elizabeth said "As a Kendrick Old Girl, it was a special privilege to be invited to talk to Year 11, and work with some of them in the activity sessions. I owe a lot to the school for its part in my education and development, and have immense respect for my former teachers and the excellent work they do; I am honoured that they consider me a good role model for the current generation of Kendrick Girls.”
Working on a carousel basis the students were able to visit four of the six employers getting a in depth view in to these specific careers. The students also had the chance to have a question and answer session to close the day with all the employers present to discuss careers.
The employers really pushed the importance of soft skills and the variety of careers with in these big organisations. The employers that attended were Peter Brett Associates, Microsoft, Thames Water, University of Reading, Berkshire Physiotherapy Centre and Shoosmiths.
The students will now have the opportunity to apply for 10 specialist work experience places on a competitive basis and also the chance to be mentored by business professionals on an e-mentoring scheme.
Fore more information on similar events please contact Andrew Haydon.
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