THE WORK OF CAREERS WALES CARDIFF AND VALE EDUCATION BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

1. THE WORK OF CAREERS WALES CARDIFF AND VALE EDUCATION BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP DOUG CORP EDUCATION BUSINESS ADVISER

2. Enrich teaching and learning Help to raise students awareness and understanding of the world of work Provide opportunities for employers to influence and develop the workforce of the future Education Business Links 1. The EBP brokers EBL between schools, colleges and employers 2. In all subject areas, not just careers education 3. Also helps provide students with the skills they need to enhance their employability1. The EBP brokers EBL between schools, colleges and employers 2. In all subject areas, not just careers education 3. Also helps provide students with the skills they need to enhance their employability

3. Participation in EBL Activities Provides young people with an insight into the world of work Helps young people reach their full potential Assists them to make informed career decisions Contributes to the future economic needs of Wales 1. We focus on activities which provide opportunities to practice key skills Communication Numeracy IT Problem solving Work with others Improving own learning1. We focus on activities which provide opportunities to practice key skills Communication Numeracy IT Problem solving Work with others Improving own learning

4. In designing programmes the EBP aims to Promote diversity Support students who have special needs Address issues of gender stereotyping Hopefully the slides that follow will indicate our efforts to achieve this within the programmes we support Hopefully the slides that follow will indicate our efforts to achieve this within the programmes we support

5. EBP engages local employers to support the curriculum In Primary Schools In Secondary Schools In Colleges (FE and HE)

6. EBP activities in secondary schools and colleges Support the development of 14-19 learning pathways Aid the development of the key skills employers look for in their future workforce Help deliver the learning outcomes of the Work Related Education Framework Provide experiences upon which careers advisers can base their careers guidanc Dow Corning Maths Mentoring Programme 1. We describe and promote all the work focussed experiences in the EB Directory 2. We emphasis key skills as outcomes from our programmes 3. Providing real life experiences � a Key context of our work within a careers company. By working together and sharing information we provide better services to our clients1. We describe and promote all the work focussed experiences in the EB Directory 2. We emphasis key skills as outcomes from our programmes 3. Providing real life experiences � a Key context of our work within a careers company. By working together and sharing information we provide better services to our clients

7. Some statistics In 05/06 2,196 employers in Cardiff and the Vale supported EBL activities resulting in : 1,171 employer interventions 2,899 KS3&4, 419 16-19 and 142 FE students involved in setting up small business projects with employer support 75 Business Employee Mentors recruited 456 teachers and lecturers placed into business/industry 6139 work experience placements supported 1531 secondary students received employer support in the curriculum for science & technology

8. Why should I become involved ? Raise the profile of your sector and organisation Influence young people�s career decisions Help develop key skills that employers have identified as vital for the future workforce Assist curriculum planning and teaching and hence develop the relevance of what is being learnt Help prepare young people for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life

9. Why should I become involved ? Support staff learning and development Help to meet the Welsh Assembly Government agenda on developing the workforce Demonstration of organisations supporting their local community

10. How can you become involved ? Offer Work Experience placements Offer Teacher/Lecturer placements Input to Industry and Enterprise Days Volunteer as mentors Support mock interview programmes in schools Host visits Go into schools to talk to pupils Provide case studies/curriculum materials

11. Contact details Careers Wales Cardiff and Vale 029 2020 3749 Careers Wales Gwent 01495 756666 Careers Wales Mid Glamorgan 01443 842207 www.careerswales.com