Rob Dawson – pledges to Inspire Future Leaders

Our aim at Changing Education is to #inspirefutureleaders; by giving students a real insight into the various industries and paths they could follow and to open their eyes and imagination to the potential job opportunities which are available.

We are continuing to showcase some fantastic individuals who have given us a true insight into their profession and the journey they have taken to get to where they are today.

In today’s industry insight interview video, hosted by our very own Amos Madra, we hear from the fantastic Rob Dawson – Manchester United and Manchester City correspondent for ESPN.

ESPN is one of the largest sports journalism and sport broadcasting media groups in the world.

Rob’s role focuses specifically on covering all the latest news from Manchester United and Manchester City live from the games.

Rob seeks to provide you with some insight into the world of sports journalism and what it is like to work for such a globally renowned company. He shares some fantastic pearls of wisdom and advice for any budding journalists out there.

Rob explains that “you have to be prepared to work strange hours and long hours if you want to follow a career in sports journalism”.

To find out more about ESPN and more about Rob and his exciting career follow the link below:

Don’t forget to share your thoughts using the #inspirefutureleaders.

https://www.espn.co.uk/

Matthew Hodgkinson – pledges to Inspire Future Leaders

Our aim at Changing Education is to #inspirefutureleaders; by giving students a real insight into the various industries and paths they could follow and to open their eyes and imagination to the potential job opportunities which are available.

We are continuing to showcase some fantastic individuals who have given us true insight into their profession and the journey they have taken to get to where they are today.

In today’s industry insight interview video, hosted by our very own Amos Madra, we hear from the inspiring Matthew Hodgkinson – Director and Co-founder at Changing Education Group.

Changing Education Group is at the forefront of work experience support for schools and colleges across the UK. Comprising two core businesses, Changing Education and CONNECT, they aim to keep their clients at the forefront of work experience excellence.

Matthew is a director and co-founder at Changing Education. He is a former business studies teacher who has previously worked in sales and marketing. Passionate about all things education, he regularly keeps up to date on everything from government policies to changes in the national curriculum.

Matthew believes “work experience is just as important – if not a little bit more important, than a qualification on a certificate” and that “qualifications get you through the door, but work experience will probably land you the job” – which are important things to digest when embarking on your work experience and highlights the importance of it with your future choices.

Matthew also advises that you should just keep “plugging away” and to “always ask for feedback” – wise words for us all to take away.

To find out more about Changing Education and all the brilliant Matthew and the work he does follow the link below:

Do not forget to share your thoughts using the #inspirefutureleaders.

Chloe Bowker – pledges to Inspire Future Leaders

Our aim at Changing Education is to #inspirefutureleaders; by giving students a real insight into the various industries and paths they could follow and to open their eyes and imagination to the potential job opportunities which are available.

We are continuing to use 2021 as an opportunity to showcase some fantastic individuals who have given us a true insight into their profession and the journey they have taken to get to where they are today.

In today’s industry insight interview video, hosted by our very own Amos Madra, we hear from the inspirational Chloe Bowker – the lead on the dementia unit at St Catherine’s Care Home part of the Community Integrated Care Group. Chloe is joined by Audrey, one of the residents at St Catherine’s Care Home.

With Community Integrated Care being one of the original pioneers of the Care in the Community agenda and growing to become one of Britain’s most innovative and successful care providers, their history not only marks an ongoing milestone for their charity but also for the social care sector.

Chloe has been a registered nurse for 8 years, she studied at Keele University training in Learning Disability Nursing. She qualified in 2011 and got her first job as a registered nurse. Since University she has worked in numerous roles and supported various individuals with lots of different health needs including; learning disabilities, people who have suffered brain injuries, mental health and people who are living with dementia – which is the current client group she supports at St Catherine’s Care Home.

Chloe gives us a real insight into working within the care sector and her passion for her career really shines through.

Chloe explains “stressful days happen, but with a good team behind you it makes it easier” and advices “if it is a career you want to go into I recommend you do as it’s so rewarding and teaches you something new every day”. Important advice for anyone wanting to start their career in healthcare.

To find out more about the truly fantastic Chloe and the job she does follow the links below:

Do not forget to share your thoughts using the #inspirefutureleaders.

https://www.communityintegratedcare.co.uk/

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View this email in your browser We are working with groups of young people that are interested in kickstarting a career in Animal Care and would benefit from further expertise.  Whilst the pandemic continues to make traditional work experience almost impossible for students, it’s never been easier and quicker for employers to help. Upload a 2 minute Sector Spotlight video Can you make a big impact on a students career in two minutes? Firstly, we encourage as many employers as we can to record a sector spotlight video – a short snapshot of how you got to where you are today – it will only take a few minutes of your time but is an invaluable resource for our students. To make it as easy as possible, we’ve scripted seven simple questions for you to use as prompts during your video. Once complete simply send us your video and we will take care of the rest; professionally editing your clip before sharing on our various platforms once finished. Duration 2 mins How many? One-off Type Pre-recorded Download Instructions Industry Insight Interview Your story will inspire others, why not stand up and share it with the next generation? The industry insight video is a pre-recorded interview hosted by Amos, one of our fantastic careers specialists. The interview is an insight into your journey and how you got where you are today. The interview is an opportunity for us to ask employers about their own career journey and to get tips and advice which can support students wishing to enter this profession.   Duration 45 mins How many? One-off Type Pre-recorded Sign me up for an interview Live Masterclass Sessions Are you at the top of your game? Why not tell students what life is really like in your line of work? Our Live Masterclass Session is an opportunity for you to give students a real insight into your world and what you do day to day. Amos will be hosting the live interview, but this will ultimately be an opportunity for you – as the star of the show – to steer the interview. Imagine you are talking to a new client about your business or your industry. What would you showcase? What would your day consist of? We want to know it all! We ask students to submit questions to Amos and a selection will be presented as part of an interactive Q&A. Duration 45 mins How many? One-off Type Pre-recorded Arrange my masterclass The Futures Panel Do you like the idea of being recognised as a thought leader within your space? The Futures Panel is another live facet of our work experience week. Hosted by our very own Amos directing the conversation, the futures panel consists of a minimum of 3 like-minded industry professionals sharing views and ideas to help students kick-start their career journey. This is a fantastic opportunity for the audience to get a range of different views from various industry professionals. Duration 45 mins How many? One-off Type Pre-recorded Sign me up for the panel GDPR policy Data Sharing Agreement Privacy Policy Employer Agreement Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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View this email in your browser Read More The Changing Education Group have placement opportunities in 129,917 organisations of all shapes and sizes across 50 industries, ready to welcome back students on Work Experience. We make delivery cost-effective and straightforward We manage the start, middle, and end with Connect Book your week now What do schools say? Changing Education paperless system has saved us a lot of time and resources. The new Connect App is a great addition, allowing students to access their placements from their phones. Overall, it is easy to engage with employers and pull off the reports and evidence needed for Gatsby Benchmarks. Elizabeth English, Harris Federation Connect, from Changing Education, has allowed us to focus our time on the real issues regarding placements and not be overrun with admin or paperwork. Andy Snape, Newcastle and Stafford College We are excited to be working alongside the Changing Education Group. This partnership allows us better access to quality placement opportunities. The software platform and student App makes it easier than ever for both staff and pupils to engage with work experience. Rebecca Scott, Ark Schools Our relationship with the Changing Education Group is excellent, and they are always there when we need them. Their work experience programme is straightforward to follow, and Connect brings everything together, saving us time and money. Hannah Rutherford, Morecambe Bay Academy Southam College has a successful relationship with Changing Education, working together to provide a cost-effective, simple delivery system for our key stage 4 work experience programme. The Connect online platform helps provide us with a single point of information on placements. I was impressed with how easy the system is to use and keep track of all our students work experience placements. Andy Hughes, Southam College How do I get involved?  To find out more about the services on offer, please use one of the buttons below to book your free consultation or visit our new look website for more information. GDPR policy Data Sharing Agreement Privacy Policy Employer Agreement Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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View this email in your browser Who are we? We are The Changing Education Group. We aim to deliver the best in class work experience products and services to educational institutions throughout the UK. The largest EBP provides a range of employer brokerage services to schools and colleges, combined with Connect, a global leading work experience management platform and the student ConnectED App. Our clients can benefit from a single solution for their delivery and reporting their employability and careers interactions. Watch a short video Complimentary access until January 2022 To support you with workbased learning and to welcome the return of work placements post the pandemic, we would like to support you by providing complimentary access to Connect and the student app until January 2022. Find out more The Connect Web Platform & the Mobile App The Connect Software will provide you with a digital platform that will save you time and money, providing you control of your work-based learning and careers programmes. The platform will integrate with all of your existing systems, MIS, CRM. It includes a Business Database, so you can manage your contacts, H&S information and build your network of businesses, supporting the skills gap. Reports are easy to access and includes all of the reporting you will need for Ofsted and Gatsby. Watch a Webinar Student Benefits  The ConnectED app allows students to manage their placement and much more, including… Allowing students to search for a placement with ease before logging, tracking and evidencing their placement experiences ready for employer validation.  Completing work readiness and skills assessments using the Skills Builder Framework. Easily managing feedback. With the DfE’s and AoC’s focus on T-Level’s, the platform includes start, mid and endpoint assessments ensuring students receive quality feedback. Accessing, logging, tracking and evidencing all of their personal experiences, such as volunteering, DofE and part-time work, will enable them to build their CV. Access to over 50 webinars We will support your team with easy setup with access to 50 training videos. We also provide work experience showcase webinars to support the development of your work based learning programmes, for more information please take a look at the showcase webinar in the link below. Watch clip What do our clients say? ‘CONNECT from Changing Education has given us the opportunity to focus our time on the real issues regarding placements and not be overrun with admin or paperwork. It offers us an easy to use interface with which we can record, monitor and evaluate our placements which offering a reporting structure that gives us information and statistics to use for our KPIs. A great acquisition that we intend to use year on year as we grow.’ Andrew Snape ‘We have worked in partnership with Changing Education for several years in which time they have supported us in remapping our work experience delivery models, Ofsted inspections, T-Level implementation, Risk Management and the implementation of the Connect Software. Which has been instrumental in ensuring we deliver best practice for our students and employers, in addition enable us to set targets at all levels thanks to the succinct reporting functionality’ Martine Mayo (Work Placement Team Leader) GDPR policy Data Sharing Agreement Privacy Policy Employer Agreement Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Spotlight On Careers In: Media Print & Publishing

GDPR policy Data Sharing Agreement Privacy Policy Employer Agreement OTHER MEDIA Post 30.09.2024 The Economic Impact of Work Experience Programmes on Local Communities Learn more Post 09.05.2024 Transforming Tomorrow’s Workforce: How to Empower Students and the Workforce Through Work Experience Learn more Post 12.12.2024 Preparing Students for the Professional World Learn more Newsletter subscription Thank you for subscribe! Email * Subscribe Contact details Media/ Articles/ CONNECT Newsletter 24.09.2021 Share: 24.09.2021 Share: CONNECT Newsletter 24.09.2021

Greetings from the CONNECT Team.  This week is all about:  Development Overview.  Free Careers Toolkits. Next Weeks Webinars.  Education and Training Playlists. Support and Guidance.  Don’t forget to access our Website, Linkedin page, and YouTube channel for all the up-to-date content and resources.  What have the CONNECT developers been working on this week? Minor Updates Add programme builder to Student access URL Fixed error on student app invite Add complete button to student access URL programmes  Remove archived students from programme builder Add ability to create multi-student placements  add student access URL to mobile app invite  Add course code to mobile app invite slip  Updated attendance for WEX placements  Updated Risk Assessment Sign-off Major Development Bespoke Document/Editor Tool Placement Pathways Management Tool  Skills Builder (App integration) Digital Placement Consent  It’s not always about CONNECT and Tech, the delivery arm of the business is looking to give back with free careers and work-related learning resources.   SPOTLIGHT ON CAREERS IN: MEDIA PRINT & PUBLISHING Access the Full Toolkit Sign-up here Sign-up here Sign-up here CONNECT Playlists CONNECT® Mobile App Overview watch the playlist CONNECT® Web Overview watch the playlist CONNECT® Server Set-up watch the playlist CONNECT® Web Admin Navigation watch the playlist CONNECT® Managing your employers! watch the playlist CONNECT® Webinar – Placement Creation watch the playlist CONNECT® Webinar – Health & Safety Risk Management watch the playlist CONNECT® Placement Progress & Tracking watch the playlist CONNECT® Reporting watch the playlist CONNECT® Careers and Work-Related Learning watch the playlist CONNECT® Showcase Webinars watch the playlist If you are struggling to get your server up and running, or need advice on any of the CONNECT functionality please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team at connectsupport@changingeducation.co.uk  We also offer Q&A sessions that clients have found useful to share any queries or questions.  Let’s get your server up and running! What do I need to do? Step 1. Get your students imported via a manual import or via the Data Exchange Service  CONNECT Mini Guide – Student Import Spec and Manual Import  CONNECT Webinar – DES Data Exchange Service Step 2. Add/Remove staff access.  CONNECT Mini Guide – Staff Creation & Import Spec Step 3. Update/Cleanse your employer database.  CONNECT Webinar – Employer Database & Geolocation Step 4. Get your automated risk management, attendance, and appraisal functionality turned on.  CONNECT Webinar – DKIM CRON Guide / Automated Functionality Step 5. Review your Health & Safety Risk Management Template.  CONNECT Webinar – H&S Risk Management Step 6. Launch the CONNECT Mobile App with your students.  CONNECT Mobile App Launch Poster CONNECT Mobile App Student user guide  Step 7. Review the Education and Training Video Resources Step 8. Sign-up to attend the weekly CONNECT Webinars  All server set-up user guides can be accessed by clicking this link  Stephen Hackney Director / Co-founder s.hackney@changingeducation.co.uk

OTHER MEDIA Post 19.12.2024 Safety Starts Here: Ensuring Secure Work Experience Placements Learn more Post 21.08.2024 The Benefits of Early Career Exposure for Students Learn more Post 23.10.2024 Empowering Students: Connecting Education with the Careers of Tomorrow Learn more Newsletter subscription Thank you for subscribe! Email * Subscribe Contact details Media/ Articles/ Sarah Townsend – pledges to Inspire Future Leaders Share: 24.09.2021 Share: Sarah Townsend – pledges to Inspire Future Leaders Our aim at Changing Education is to #inspirefutureleaders; by giving students a real insight into the various industries and paths they could follow and to open their eyes and imagination to the potential job opportunities which are available. We are continuing to showcase some fantastic individuals who have given us true insight into their profession and the journey they have taken to get to where they are today. In today’s industry insight interview video, hosted by our very own Amos Madra, we hear from the wonderful Sarah Townsend – Bestselling author and marketing copywriter. Sarah Townsend is a freelance copywriter and author of the #1 Amazon bestseller, Survival Skills for Freelancers. Described as “better than a business coach” the handbook to self-employment distills 20 years of freelance experience – plus quotes from over 100 freelancers – into 200 unputdownable pages. Sarah has spent the past 20+ years working as a UK-based freelance marketing copywriter. Since writing the book, Sarah has combined her copywriting work with delivering mentoring, training, and events to help the self-employed community tackle the ups and downs of freelance life. Sarah shares some real pearls of wisdom and important advice with anyone planning or considering a freelance career. Sarah believes “if someone offers you an amazing opportunity, even if you don’t know how do it – say yes and learn how to do it after” because “it’s only when you step out of your comfort zone that you get that boost in confidence”– fantastic advise for us all to digest. To find out more about the truly brilliant Sarah Townsend and her bestselling book follow the links below: Do not forget to share your thoughts using the #inspirefutureleaders. https://www.sarahtownsendeditorial.co.uk/     OTHER MEDIA Post 08.11.2024 Navigating Career Challenges: How The Changing Education Group Can Help Learn more Post 23.10.2024 Empowering Students: Connecting Education with the Careers of Tomorrow Learn more Post 05.02.2025 Is Your Careers Programme Truly Impactful? Let’s Make It Bulletproof Learn more Newsletter subscription Thank you for subscribe! Email * Subscribe Contact details Media/ Articles/ Kevin Rodgers – pledges to Inspire Future Leaders Share: 24.09.2021 Share: Kevin Rodgers – pledges to Inspire Future Leaders Our aim at Changing Education is to #inspirefutureleaders; by giving students a real insight into the various industries and paths they could follow and to open their eyes and imagination to the potential job opportunities which are available. We are continuing to showcase some fantastic individuals who have given us true insight into their profession and the journey they have taken to get to where they are today. In today’s industry insight interview video, hosted by our very own Amos Madra, we hear from the inspiring Kevin Rodgers who is a partner at Wilson Browne Solicitors. Alongside being a partner in Wilson Browne Solicitors’ commercial and litigation team, Kevin is also chairman of the board of management and leads their commercial business unit, with responsibility for the overall supervision of the commercial team’s work. Kevin acts for several industry sectors, including logistics, print, construction, and milling. A skilled negotiator, he can advise on the most appropriate route to resolving disputes – whether by informal negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or the court process. A past (2016) NLS Solicitor of the Year, Kevin is also the current President of the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber represents approximately one-third of the country’s workforce and provides support, representation, and advice to approximately 1000 local businesses. Kevin gives his time freely to the Chamber and is a strong supporter of local business and all that the Chamber stands for. Kevin has lots of advice and knowledge to share with anyone hoping to pursue a career in law. Kevin believes that “you don’t need to decide your life right now, you have time” which is an important statement to digest and take on board. He also asks, “do you really know what a lawyer does and try and explore it” and “not to worry about what kind of lawyer you want to be, get an idea of the board and different types available”, which may seem obvious but an important question to think about before you decide if you want to enter this profession. To find out more about Wilson Browne Solicitors and all the fantastic work Kevin does follow the link below: Do not forget to share your thoughts using the #inspirefutureleaders. https://www.wilsonbrowne.co.uk/       OTHER MEDIA Post 17.09.2024 Blackburn Case Study Learn more Post 02.01.2025 Engaging Employers to Shape the Future Workforce Learn more Post 05.06.2025 Join The Changing Education Group’s Ambassador Programme – Rewarding Schools for Growing the Community Learn more Newsletter subscription Thank you for subscribe! Email * Subscribe Contact details Back Keyboard shortcuts Map DataMap data ©2021 Terms of Use Report a map error Map data ©2021 We have received your contact details and request. We are now reviewing it and will get back to you within 48 hours. Back Send enquiry Contact details Name * Email * Organisation name * Telephone * What would you like to discuss? 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