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Student Work Experience Launch Guide

Welcome, amazing students!

We hope you’re ready for an incredible journey because something exciting is coming your way. Welcome to the launch of your Work Experience program!

Over the next year, you’re going to embark on a unique adventure that goes beyond the classroom. This isn’t just about textbooks and tests – it’s about diving into the real world, exploring your passions, and gaining hands-on experience that will shape your future. We know each one of you is bursting with potential, dreams, and talents waiting to be unleashed.

The Work Experience program is here to help you discover and develop those talents, giving you a taste of what the future could hold. Throughout this program, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with professionals who’ve been where you are now. They’re here to guide you, share their experiences, and inspire you to dream big. Get ready to explore different career paths, ask questions, and build connections that could last a lifetime.

This isn’t just about what you’ll learn; it’s about who you’ll become. You’ll gain valuable skills, develop a deeper understanding of your interests, and, most importantly, discover more about yourself.

So, are you ready to dive in? The adventure begins now! Get ready to learn, grow, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Welcome to the Work Experience program – your ticket to a world of possibilities!

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/

BBC Apprentice finalist Adam Corbally – Pledges to Inspire Future Leaders

Adam Corbally – Motivational speaker and BBC Apprentice finalist

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 plan 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 brilliant Adam Corbally: Motivational Speaker and BBC Apprentice finalist.

Adam is an inspirational speaker in business and education and a member of the professional speakers association. Adam started speaking professionally back in 2012 after he reached the final in season 8 of the hit T.V. show “The Apprentice”. Adam’s keynote presentation focuses on his story, how he left home and school at 16 with no qualifications a truly inspiring tale.

Adam believes you should keep putting yourself out there creating as many opportunities as you can and asking for help is very important advice for us all to take on board.

Adam has some fantastic advice and tips to share and a lot of important information to take away.

To find out more about the inspiring Adam Corbally follow the links below:

Please remember to share your thoughts using the #inspirefutureleaders.

Skills Builder Guide – Listening

Skills Builder Guide – Listening

The receiving, retaining, and processing of information or ideas (watch the video below to find out more)

This skill is all about being able to effectively receive information – whether it comes from customers, colleagues, or stakeholders.

Initially, the skill steps concentrate on being able to listen effectively to others – including remembering short instructions, understanding why others are communicating, and recording important information.

Individuals then focus on how they demonstrate that they are listening effectively, thinking about body language, open questioning, and summarising and rephrasing.

Beyond that, the focus is on being aware of how they might be being influenced by a speaker, through tone and language.

The final steps are about critical listening – comparing perspectives, identifying biases, evaluating ideas, and being objective.

Skills Builder Guide – Speaking

Skills Builder Guide – Speaking 

The oral transmission of information or ideas (watch the video below to find out more)

This skill is all about how to communicate effectively with others, being mindful of whether they are talking to customers, colleagues, or other stakeholders and in different settings.

Initially, this skill focuses on being able to speak clearly – first with well-known individuals and small groups and then with those who are not known.

The next stage is about being an effective speaker by making points logically, by thinking about what listeners already know, and using appropriate language, tone, and gesture.

Beyond that, individuals focus on speaking engagingly through the use of facts and examples, visual aids, and their expressions and gesture.

Beyond that stage, speakers will be adaptive to the response of their listeners and ready for different scenarios. The final steps focus on speaking influentially – using structure, examples, facts, and vision to persuade listeners.

Skills Builder Guide – Problem Solving

Skills Builder Guide – Problem Solving

The ability to find a solution to a situation or challenge (watch the video below to find out more)

This skill focuses on how to solve problems, recognising that while part of Problem Solving is technical know-how and experience, there are also transferable tools that individuals can develop and use.

The first steps focus on being able to follow instructions to complete tasks, seeking help and extra information if needed. The next stage focuses on being able to explore problems by creating and assessing different potential solutions. This includes more complex problems, without a simple technical solution.

Beyond this, the focus is on exploring complex solutions – thinking about causes and effects, generating options, and evaluating those options. This extends into analysis using logical reasoning and hypotheses.

Finally, individuals implement strategic plans to solve complex problems, assess their success, and draw out learning for the future.

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/

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/

Helen Hill – 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 plan 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 brilliant Helen Hill – the founder of Unlikely Genius.

In 2018 Helen decided the time for making the leap into self-employment was now or never. She had spent 13 years in the industry and finally felt that she had the right mixture of experience and skills to make a go of it.

Unlikely Genius offers freelance, contract, and consultancy services in the areas of content, learning, and graphic design. Helen is unique in that she can work on full end-to-end projects for the client, creating the copy, the design, and styling, and in the case of e-learning, the build. It is hard enough to source a team for your project, without having to get separate people for different roles within the project.

Helen has had a very varied and interesting career and has some fantastic advice and wisdom to share especially for freelancers.

She suggests “that building a LinkedIn presence’’ is an important tool for a freelancer “showing your expertise and contributing to conversations the earlier the better’’ which is some valuable advice for anyone starting out in their career.

Helen gives us a real insight into starting your own business and a career as a freelancer. Share your thoughts at #inspirefutureleaders.

To find out more about Unlikely Genius and Helen follow the link below:

https://www.unlikelygenius.com

Steven Mayatt of Pocket Creatives Pledges to Inspire Future Leaders

Steven Mayatt??? Pocket Creatives

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

We plan 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 fantastic Steven Mayatt: Creative Director at Pocket Creatives.

Pocket Creatives is a video production and photography team built on over 16 years of experience in the visual and creative industries. The company is run by co-owners Steven, Haider, and Lauren. Pocket Creatives are made up of a team of 7, which are based in a large studio in Waterloo where they work with a number of household names to produce videos and photography for brands we all love and know.

Steven started Pocket Creatives with Haider and Lauren in 2016 and they have watched their business grow and grow over the last few years. As Creative Director, Steven balances Pocket Creatives business management with more creative responsibilities – overseeing the team and their visual output. His experience across both technical, creative, marketing and business bring a huge amount of flexible knowledge to the Pocket Creatives team.

Steven believes ???you should go and experience the world, experience work and see what you enjoy doing???, which is important for us all to digest.

Steven has some fantastic advice for anyone entering a creative industry, ???First of all get that work experience because this industry is built around being sociable and creating personal connections – it???s about trust???.

Steven has some fantastic pearls of wisdom to share with anyone wanting to enter this industry or follow his path.

Please remember to share your thoughts using the #inspirefutureleaders.

To find out more about Pocket Creatives and more about the inspiring Steven Mayatt follow the links below:

https://www.pocketcreatives.co.uk/