The combination of high quality teaching and support has resulted in students achieving excellent results and the college being recognised nationally in the top 5%.
The College’s Careers Advisor, Paul Fenner, wanted to build stronger links with the business community to help give his students a better understanding of the world of work. He also needed a platform that would easily integrate with the existing IT hardware and minimise disruption to the timetable. Paul opted to use Learn Live’s online portal to allow students to communicate with businesses.
Linking live with construction giant Balfour Beatty at its HQ in Cheshire, Year 13 students had the opportunity to talk to Kevin Hutchinson, Community Engagement Manager and Ellie Metcalf, Administrator about business and admin roles within the organisation.
The live session included a virtual tour of Balfour Beatty’s offices in Cheadle walking from reception through to HR, Finance and Quantity Surveying. Kevin was able to take the students on a tour using an iPad camera while Ellie provided a running commentary from her officeon the 2nd floor.
Learn Live offers a unique and innovative way for students to meet an employer from the comfort of their classroom and interact live using various media platforms such as Twitter. Due to the simplicity of the Learn Live format, students are more emboldened and feel more relaxed to ask questions and gain a further insight into the world of work, which enables them to become better prepared for graduate and non-graduate interview processes. Feedback from students has been extremely positive, especially the ‘site visit’ whereby students got to actually see a company in operation whilst the employer walked around their HQ. Thus, students gain access to various departments within a business and gain a more comprehensive understanding of an organisations overall structure. Learn Live contributes significantly in preparing young persons for the world of work, enhancing their confidence and providing them with a better chance of success.
Paul Fenner, Careers Advisor at Bolton Sixth Form
We have partnered up with @JCPinCheshire & @LearnLiveUK to host digital online jobs fair – Cheshire & Warrington Works 4 U!
This is a great way to hear from the employers & find out about apprenticeships & job vacancies available.
Register here – https://t.co/cYj3aXSkjr
— ThePledge (@ThePledgeCW) July 9, 2020
Join us at 10:00am tomorrow as Georgia from The Juice Academy tells us about the digital marketing apprenticeships they have available plus more! To view the broadcast visit https://learnliveuk.com/partner/juice-academy/
To join the broadcast click on the link below:-
Interested in a role in the RAF but unsure of what to go for? Did you know that they have 55+ different roles to choose from within 8 specialisations? Why not tune into the Learn Live channel to find out more here
Young people spend their lives online. So who better to put at the heart of an organisation’s online activity than a digitally-connected, jargon-literate young person with a passion for online media?
This is exactly what The Juice Academy offers via its industry-led digital marketing apprenticeship, the first ever in the UK. Find out more here and tune in this Friday at 10am
Join the Learn Live Channel on Wednesday 15 July @10:00- 14:00 if you live in the North of England, Scotland or Northern Ireland for RAF Live North.
Interested in a role in the RAF but unsure of what to go for?? Did you know that we have 55+ different roles to choose from within 8 specialisations? Visit here to find out more
Please complete the survey for today’s Looking Forward to Our Future broadcast for a chance to win a prize!
Join tomorrow, Tuesday 7th July, from 1pm for a LIVE Virtual Pre-Sixth.
The event will be hosted on the Sir John Dean’s Sixth Form college YouTube channel and will include a live stream from Principal Kerry Kirkwood and Deputy Principal Andrew Boden.
There will also be the opportunity to meet teachers and current students through a series of videos as well as the opportunity to ask questions via a live Q&A.
There is no need to register, just follow the link below to the live stream. If you would like to take part in the ‘Live Q&A’ you will need to set up a YouTube account and subscribe to college channel.
Don’t worry if you can’t watch it live – the videos will be available for you to watch over the course of the week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDeSYOpdBts&feature=youtu.be&mc_cid=9a5b2cb64e&mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D
BIG DAY TOMORROW!!!
Cumbria Careers Hub @inspiraforlife @hellofutureccop @CentreforLP @CareerEnt & @LearnLiveUK are supporting Cumbria's young people aged 14-18 by giving you info and support that will reassure you and help you prepare for the future!https://t.co/bkdGIdQKF1 pic.twitter.com/nux4AivlAE
— Cumbria Careers Hub (@CumbriaCareers) July 6, 2020
Priestley College’s Future You Week will provide you with information and support regarding their next steps after Priestley College. To view the live broadcast visit https://learnliveuk.com/priestley-college-future-you-week/
4 days to go!
Register here : https://t.co/bkdGIdQKF1#careersincumbria #careersent@inspiraforlife @hellofutureccop @CentreforLP @LearnLiveUK pic.twitter.com/TaLyjyfG8Y
— Cumbria Careers Hub (@CumbriaCareers) July 3, 2020
By receiving a laptop and internet access, a student's academic life can truly be enhanced. Here's a quote from Ellie at @SWS_School one of the students who has benefitted from #GettingStudentsOnline.
More >> https://t.co/6ZynT0DgSz @ThePledgeCW @MktgCheshire @CWBizHub pic.twitter.com/l7pfZ9T29m
— C & W LEP (@candwep) July 3, 2020
The @TheAMRCentre at @AlderleyPark has attracted funding as part of a consortium that will create an integrated platform for the development of new treatments and diagnostics for infectious diseases. They will receive a £4.55m over the next five years. https://t.co/CuvCC5IL5d pic.twitter.com/nWgKsFT2Tf
— CheshireSciCorridor (@CheshireSciCorr) June 29, 2020
https://learnliveuk.com/partner/cheshire-and-warrington-lep/
Find out more about T Levels with Adam Bird from Priestley College today at 11am
https://learnliveuk.com/partner/cheshire-and-warrington-lep/
Earlier this month, Burberry joined us to take part in our popular My Week of Work Series!
Burberry are known for their fantastic manufacturing excellence with exceptional history and heritage.
Find out more by catching up below:https://t.co/NKJorNx5G4 pic.twitter.com/StkOPhznMY
— LearnLive (@LearnLiveUK) June 30, 2020
Are you or do you know a 14-18-year-old who needs support to think about their future?🤔@CumbriaCareers, @inspiraforlife, @hellofutureccop & @CentreforLP are hosting a free online @LearnLiveUK event next Tuesday to help.
Register here: https://t.co/wWkYi28uYs pic.twitter.com/hS7GYntl0k
— Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (@cumbrialep) July 1, 2020
You can now access the My Week of Work On Demand videos and leave questions to employers about future careers. Check out what is on offer here
Yesterday we launched our very exciting virtual work experience week with Yr10 students from @EPCH_School 🙌
Thank you to the below #Cheshire businesses who have put together tasks for the students!
⭐️@Encirc
⭐️@ALTIMEX
⭐️@cffertilisers
⭐️@weareMinerva
⭐️@MktgCheshire pic.twitter.com/sAJTa9YJVt— ThePledge (@ThePledgeCW) June 30, 2020
Find out more about STEM by tuning in and leaving a message in the LIVE CHAT.
https://learnliveuk.com/partner/cheshire-and-warrington-lep/
. @MadeSmarterUK helps manufacturers maximise opportunities that digital technology can bring.
Like Warrington-based @Croft_AM who are innovating with cutting-edge 3D printing technology, which has opened new markets for them. https://t.co/bgkE7mLt0T#ManufacturingMonday pic.twitter.com/JFz62qIEeR
— The Growth Hub (@CWBizHub) June 29, 2020
Major AstraZeneca manufacturing base given planning go-aheadhttps://t.co/GHgByoP8GV
— Cheshire Live – Macclesfield (@CheshireLiveMac) June 28, 2020
Today we are meeting Mandy Marsden from Vaultex UK. Mandy will be telling us all about what her experiences of working in a STEM role and what her tips are for doing so. To watch the broadcast at 11am visit here.
Students of Winsford Academy! Join us Tuesday and Thursday at 11.45am for Winsford Wellbeing LIVE with the team from Higher Horizons. Wellbeing Weeks with Winsford Academy is a 5 week programme all about looking after your Mental Health and Wellbeing. Each session will last an hour and will happen twice weekly on this Learn Live link. https://learnliveuk.com/higher-horizons-winsford-wellbeing/
Students at Sir William Stanier School in #Crewe have already received their laptop and Wi-Fi bundles.
Remember to contact pledge@871candwep.co.uk to donate and support our students! @SWS_School @ThePledgeCW @MktgCheshire @CWBizHub #GettingStudentsOnline pic.twitter.com/yq44d2wBG9
— C & W LEP (@candwep) June 25, 2020
The latest newsletter from @CWBizHub is out now…
🔷 Funding for training with Accelerate
🔷 Access to Finance & Grant Programme
🔷 The BEEP programme grants
🔷 Business Support Recovery Programme
🔷 #GettingStudentsOnlineRead>> https://t.co/N5j3v2az6J pic.twitter.com/ipYlmeIQaO
— C & W LEP (@candwep) June 26, 2020
Have you been keeping up to date with our latest podcasts?
Currently, we have SIX episodes on our channel that are a fantastic listen if you’re on your travels.
Catch up on what you’ve missed and check out our podcast here.
Backtrack is a competition devised by the Community Rail Education Network, which is aiming to decrease the amount of rail trespass amongst young people. Read more here
Multi-award-winning Manchester-based digital marketing apprenticeship programme, The Juice Academy, has launched a new online course for apprentices outside of the North West for the first time.
Designed to support businesses as they face the challenges of adapting business models, moving services online and increasing their adoption of technology due to the impact of Covid-19, The Juice Academy’s new remote-learning offering aims to equip apprentices with the strategic social media and practical content creation skills needed to aid a business’s future competitiveness.
The first remote intake will be placed in mid-September and employers and young people can visit: www.juiceacademy.co.uk to apply to be part of it.
Think you know about Engineering? Think again… Engineering your Future with Team 2100 is brought to you by Balfour Beatty and Environment Agency as they join forces for the biggest Engineering broadcast of 2020!
https://learnliveuk.com/engineering-your-future-with-team-2100/
Are you thinking about a future career in #engineering?
Join us tomorrow at 10:30am for a virtual event where we'll be answering your questions on engineering.https://t.co/0rJxzsWm77#INWED20 pic.twitter.com/lZOVUBR9Ol
— Environment Agency (@EnvAgency) June 22, 2020
Students in Year 10-13👷🏻♀️👷🏾♂️join our virtual event this Tuesday @ 10.30 to find out about our 10-year programme to maintain & upgrade flood defences in the #ThamesEstuary & future careers in #environment & #engineering. Register at the link below👇#STEM https://t.co/CR8OzrYF2r
— Thames Estuary 2100 (@TE2100Plan) June 21, 2020
We were proud to be part of this week of virtual work experience.
Huge thanks to every single supporter of #LearninginLockdown virtual #workexperience.
Take a look at our video to see just how much we've all achieved. Together we've started something amazing!https://t.co/15u4Kog0Ys@ClassofYourOwn @TheEDTUK @IndustrialCadet, @LearnLiveUK pic.twitter.com/tni9YgH5mc
— Scape Group (@Scape_Group) June 19, 2020
We are LIVE on Tuesday 23rd June @ 10:30am for Engineering your Future with Team 2100 brought to you by Balfour Beatty, Jacobs and Environment Agency as they join forces for the biggest Engineering broadcast of 2020! Leave your questions now for the incredible panel of experts!
https://learnliveuk.com/engineering-your-future-with-team-2100/
https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/bae-systems-to-take-on-800-apprentices?
Think you know about Engineering? Think again… Engineering your Future with Team 2100 is brought to you by Balfour Beatty and Environment Agency as they join forces for the biggest Engineering broadcast of 2020!
https://learnliveuk.com/engineering-your-future-with-team-2100/
Here at Learn Live, we’re honoured to have the Minister for apprenticeships and skills – Gillian Keegan – on our channel @ 1:00pm.
Gillian Keegan will be joining us to discuss her career journey and answer your questions via our LIVE chat facility.
Click here to watch!
Here at Learn Live, we hope you’ve thoroughly enjoyed this week and gained some insightful career information that will massively help you for striving towards you dream career.
Join us from 10:00am to watch some fantastic repeats from this week. Videos from Environment Agency, BAE & RAF are all coming up!
Capgemini SE is a French multinational corporation that provides consulting, technology, professional, and outsourcing services. It is headquartered in Paris, France. Capgemini has over 270,000 employees in over 50 countries including the UK.
Find out more about this hugely successful company, the opportunities they’re offering and exclusive information!
Click here and get ready to watch.
Coming up at 11:40am, we’re joined by Network Rail.
Network rail owns, operates and develops Britain’s railway infrastructure. A fantastic company to start your career with, offering a range of engineering and business roles to tailor to your aspirations and ambitions. Make sure you don’t miss this one and join us by clicking here.
Get ready to join us with the RAF @ 10:40am to find out more about how to get involved, the specific job roles and plenty more insightful information you won’t want to miss out on.
You can get involved by clicking here!
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