The South London Careers Hub joins a nation network of schools, colleges and business leaders who work in partnership to create high quality, innovative careers education.
External link for South London Careers Hub
1st Floor, Civic Centre
South London - Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond and Sutton, --- TW1 3BZ, GB
Great example of the work of our fabulous #EnterpriseAdvisers. A massive THANK YOU for supporting the #careersprovision at South London Schools!
A great #CareersDay for Years 7, 8 and 9, excellently hosted by the Richmond Park Academy. A big THANK YOU to the South London Careers Hub #EnterpriseAdvisers Chandeep Khosa, Julian Kleiser and to Kevin Braim MBA from St Mary’s University, Twickenham, who gave a brilliant insight into the #digitalindusties and #digitalcareers to the young people.
The South London Careers Hub would like to say a big THANK YOU to our Careers Leaders and their schools, Enterprise Advisers, our partner organisations and everyone that has supported our hub. Wishing you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a fantastic NEW YEAR! Looking forward to working with you on brilliant projects with improving the careers provision for young people at heart.
What an exciting opportunity! Please share far and wide!
If you are supporting young people who are interested in craft, design and science then tell them about the Future Artists Programme - Creative Cosmos with Leila Dear Probing the intersections of art, science, and nature, Creative Cosmos No experience needed—just curiosity and a love for making! Don’t miss a chance to connect with like-minded creatives and unlock new skills 🖌️ in an immersive five-day creative workshop for young artists aged 16-19. Plus it is free and expenses are covered. Read on for more details. Led by Somerset House resident, Leila Dear, The programme invites participants to explore the connections between microcosm and macrocosm through collaborative activities, and self-guided work. Each day unfolds around a theme; Atoms, Flow, Infinity, Body, and Shelter — guiding participants through geometric journeys, exploring tiny particles to the structures we inhabit. During the 5 days, you will; receive an introduction to Somerset House and Leila Dear’s practice explore geometric forms and natural phenomena, making connections between art, science, and nature gain insight into how contemporary artists and traditional artisans have drawn inspiration from the natural world to create their decorative languages collaborate with likeminded creatives while building structures and creating large-scale artworks deepen your creative practice and personal expression through cross-disciplinary practices discover how you could pursue a career as an artist Each day will follow a set structure with time for rest breaks. On each day, there will be a 1-hour lunch break with lunch provided. Dates: Monday 17 – Friday 21 February 2024, 5 days (Spring Half Term) Times: 10.00-16.00 Location: Somerset House, Strand, London Cost: FREE (travel expenses of up to £15 per day will be covered and lunch will be provided) Application Deadline: Thursday 09 January 2025, 9am Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eTAaMPN6
🌟 Careers Uncovered: Health and Care – Project Update 🌟 Our project has now delivered nearly 20 different meaningful experiences of health and care careers for young people in South London. These activities range from workplace visits to careers talks, and even a careers fair. 🎉 We now have enough feedback to share an update on how our project is creating impact for young people in South London. We’re delighted that young people have enjoyed learning directly from employers, which is reflected in the stats on their learning. 📊 ✅ 79% of young people rated their experience on our project as “Excellent”. ✅ 95% rated their learning from professionals as “Good” or “Excellent”. Before the activity, 0 students rated their knowledge of Health and Care careers as “Excellent”. After the activity, we’re happy to report that 58% of students rated their knowledge as “Excellent”, with a further 37% rating their knowledge as “Good”. 100% of students reported that their knowledge of Health and Care careers had increased. 🌟 Our goal is not only to increase awareness of health and care careers but to create meaningful experiences of the world of work. We’re thrilled that the qualitative feedback we’ve received also shows progress is being made on this target. 📈 “I learned a lot about new career types, and different careers through the years.” “I've always wanted to work in health and care, and this has pushed me more.” “Health and Care careers are really detailed and sound interesting.” We’re very happy with the early successes of the project, and you can expect further updates soon. However, we are now focused on driving forward more activities before our project ends in March 2025. 🚀 To achieve this, we need the continued support of schools and local business leaders. If you’ve not already signed up to be a part of our project, please don’t delay! Email [email protected] and join us in making a difference for young people in South London. 🤝 #HealthCareers #SouthLondon #CareerAwareness
If you are working in the #Employability and #Careers sector, this will be a very insightful meeting. Well worth joining.
For the final Youth Employment Group meeting of 2024, we are delighted to be joined by Matt Foulds and Umar Akram (DWP) who will give an overview of the Youth Guarantee and answer your questions. 📅18 December 2024 ⌚ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Please email @[email protected] to sign up!
A very interesting report about the value of careers guidance. Great research by the Career Development Institute.
Today the CDI launches exciting new research as part of our Valuing Careers campaign! It showcases the impact of career development on individuals, the economy and society. The findings have been presented today at the House of Lords under the theme: “Unlocking Potential: How Careers Guidance Can Fuel Economic Growth” To read the full press release and Valuing Careers report, visit: https://ow.ly/jRuN50UoXAZ
An internal leadership is such an important process to identify the current position in terms of careers provision and to enter discussions how to sustainably embed careers in your school.
📢 Drive impact in careers education with our Careers Impact internal leadership review. Internal leadership reviews are undertaken by and within schools and colleges and bring together key colleagues to examine current performance, identify what good looks like and how best to achieve it. Don’t just take our word for it... 📽️ Hear from Beverley Scott-Herron, Headteacher at Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School, on the value an internal leadership review can bring to your institution 👇 Find out more and start preparing today: https://bit.ly/3VdmzUa #CareersImpact #InternalLeadershipReview
The South London Careers Hub is supporting the careers provision in South London Secondary Schools, but working closely with a range of hubs of the South London Partnership PLEASE SEE BELOW AN INTERESTING EVENT: Being an Inclusive Employer Series: Lunch and Learn Following their Inclusive Employment Conference, the South London No Wrong Door: Integration Hub is excited to continue offering bitesize online ‘Lunch and Learn’ sessions to help busy professionals deepen their understanding of inclusive employment. When: 10 December 2024, 13:00-14:00 Who: Employers, managers, HR professionals, diversity, and inclusion leaders What: Promoting Age Diversity: Supporting Older Employees with Chris Walsh of Wise Age In this session, they will explore how to better support older employees and promote age diversity within your organisation. Focus: - The business benefits of employing older workers and embracing age diversity - The barriers older employees face in the workplace and how to overcome them - How to advocate for and implement age-friendly policies and practices within your business Wise Age, the leading experts on age and employment in London, bring extensive experience in supporting older people to overcome ageism and helping businesses become more age-inclusive. Cost: ABSOLUTELY FREE! If you'd like to receive a calendar invitation, please email us at [email protected].
📢 📢 Calling all employers! Join us at Beckmead College on 14th January. Register for a FREE ticket via the QR code below or by signing up here: https://lnkd.in/gFniHhEh no later than 29th December 2024. We look forward to welcoming you and working together to build a more inclusive community. Please do share this with any colleagues who may be interested in attending on the 14th of January.
🚀 Building Inclusive Workplaces: Unlocking Potential - hosted at Beckmead College 🚀 The Beckmead Trust South London Careers Hub and the South London No Wrong Door: Integration Hub would like to invite you! Employers are valued community members that play a crucial role in shaping our future workforce. Now, more than ever, it's essential to connect with the upcoming generation and build your talent pipeline. Nationally, the number of pupils with SEND has increased by 27%, and nearly one in four working-age individuals are classified as disabled. This event aims to offer insights into this significant and growing segment of the workforce, showcasing how engaging with young people with disabilities can enhance your organization's innovation, productivity, and culture. What to Expect?: 💡 Keynote Addresses: We are pleased to announce that we will be joined by Councillor Patsy Cummings and Councillor Andy Stranack (on behalf of the Mayor of Croydon), who will share their thoughts on the importance of inclusivity and the role that local government can play in supporting employers engaging with young people with disabilities. 💡 Student Engagement - Social Value & Corporate Social Responsibility: Engage with students at Beckmead College and showcase your expertise about your industry. 💡 Networking: Connect with other employers and organizations dedicated to disability inclusion. Come along to not only support our shared goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce but also to gain valuable insights and connections that can benefit your organisation. A delightful brunch will be served, prepared by the talented catering team and students from catering courses! 🥗 Register for a FREE ticket via the QR code below or by signing up here: https://lnkd.in/gFniHhEh no later than 29th December 2024. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. Should you have any questions or require further information, please get in touch: [email protected] / [email protected] Thank you for considering our invitation. We look forward to welcoming you and working together to build a more inclusive community. Please do share this with any colleagues who may be interested in attending on the 14th of January.
Happy International Volunteering Day! We highly appreciate the work of the #EnterpriseAdvisers for the South London Careers Hub. With your help #CareersEducation comes alive and provides the young people with opportunities to understand the #worldofwork and the opportunity to find their future #career. THANK YOU 🙏