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🌟 We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! 🌟 Last week, we had the incredible honour of receiving 'The Futures Employer Award' for our partnership with Witherslack Group. This partnership is all about empowering young people—building their confidence, supporting their transitions, and championing neurodiversity in the workplace. Together, we’re creating opportunities, fostering inclusion, and making a meaningful impact. A heartfelt thank you to Witherslack Futures, Matt Boyle, Ali Gibney and everyone involved in this important work. Here’s to continuing our shared mission of transforming futures! 💙 #EmpoweringYoungPeople #Neurodiversity #TheFuturesEmployerAward

✨ Celebrating success and the incredible contributions of our team is a cornerstone of who we are! ✨ At TheTalentPeople, our winter awards are all about shining a light on the dedication, passion, and teamwork that drive us forward. 🌟 Through our 'Values Awards,' colleagues are nominated for embodying our core values: Ambition, Team, Improve, Confident and Achieve. A huge congratulations to Joe Hunter Ryan O'Connor Chloe Hutchins Emma Petch Bailey P. 🥂 And a special congratulations to Laura Hutton for achieving the Employee of the Year award and Dan Czaicki for achieving the Newcomer of the Year award!🎉

Our Director of Partnerships & Policy Jenny Bicknell will be speaking at the Automotive 30% Club's Early Careers Group this month. She'll be sharing key industry insights and actionable takeaways to implement now and into your 2025 strategies. #EarlyCareers #IndustryInsights #Automotive

There's still time to secure your spot and join us for our next Employer Roundtable: Driving and Measuring Social Mobility! 📅 Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM BST 🌍 Location: Virtual (Join from anywhere!) We’ll dive deep into: ✨ Proven strategies for driving social mobility ✨ Key metrics for measuring impact and success ✨ Industry Insights Book your place today via the link in the comments. ⬇️

💼 The Future of Work Experience: What Format Works Best? Work experience has always been a crucial stepping stone for early talent, but as hybrid working becomes the norm, the way we deliver it is evolving. Should we stick to the tried-and-tested in-person model? Embrace the flexibility of virtual experiences? Or is a hybrid approach the way forward, blending the best of both worlds? We want to hear from you! 💡 Your insights can help shape the conversation around meaningful work experience for the next generation of talent. 👇 Share your thoughts in the poll and join the discussion in the comments! #WorkExperience #EarlyCareers #FutureOfWork

🚀Work Experience matters 🚀 While around 65% of students get a taste of the workplace, there’s still work to do! Too many young people—especially in lower socio-economic areas—are missing out, and some programmes aren't fulfilling the market needs or engaging this generation of learners. BUT there’s good news...employers are stepping up! 💼71% of employers are offering work experience 🏫 86% of employers their outreach with schools and colleges is boosting young people's career interest. 💪83% report these initiatives help build powerful new talent pipelines. When employers share quality work experiences with young people, everyone wins! 🌟 Companies get stronger pipelines, and young people discover career paths they might never have considered.✨ #workexperience #earlytalent #careers TheTalentPeople

Ready to Rethink Work Experience? 🤔 For years, work experience has been a crucial first step into the workforce, particularly for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. But in today’s fast-changing job market, traditional approaches aren’t enough. How can organisations make work experiences more meaningful and accessible to reflect modern workplace demands? Discover how a transformed approach could better prepare future talent for real-world success. Read the full article below and let us know your thoughts. 👇 #futuretalent #workexperience #removingbarrierstoentry

Social mobility is more than just a buzzword—it’s about creating real opportunities for people from all backgrounds and building a workforce that truly reflects society. But how do we measure it effectively? How can organizations not only set impactful goals but also track meaningful progress? Join us for our next Employer Roundtable: Driving and Measuring Social Mobility! 📅 Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM BST 🌍 Location: Virtual (Join from anywhere!) We’ll dive deep into: ✨ Proven strategies for driving social mobility ✨ Key metrics for measuring impact and success ✨ Industry Insights Secure your spot now, share your experiences, and gain actionable insights on shaping the future of social mobility. Register now via the 🔗 link in our comments! #SocialMobility #Diversityandinclusion #FutureTalent

When it comes to Social Value, do you know your MEAT from your MAT? 🤔 With the Procurement Act 2023 shifting from "Most Economically Advantageous Tender" (MEAT) to "Most Advantageous Tender" (MAT), social value is now front and center for government contracts. This change emphasises benefits beyond just cost—think community impact, job creation, and skills development. 📈 Wondering what this means for your next bid? Check out our latest article for a closer look at how to build a Social Value Model that meets the new standards. 👇 #SocialValue #Budget #ProcurementAct

💼 Boost for Apprenticeships & Further Education in the 2024 Budget While we’re still waiting on the details, there were some promising mentions related to education and skills in today’s budget:   💰 Apprenticeship Wage Increase Starting in April 2025, the minimum wage for apprentices will rise to £7.55/hour, making these opportunities more accessible and financially viable for young people across the UK.   📈 Further Education Funding An "additional" £300 million will be allocated to further education alongside £950 million to improve college facilities, creating environments where students can gain critical skills. Plus, a £1 billion uplift for special educational needs and a £2.3 billion increase in the core schools budget will support broader educational enhancements.   🔄 Apprenticeship Levy Reform With £40 million earmarked to support new foundation and shorter apprenticeships in key sectors, the budget also introduced steps toward a reformed growth and skills levy—moving beyond the traditional apprenticeship levy model. This could make apprenticeship pathways even more valuable for both employers and learners alike.   While these headlines sound positive, rapid implementation, particularly with the development of Skills England, will be critical. #Budget #Apprenticeships #SkillsEngland