Springboard into a career with an apprenticeship at Sandwell Council – Join us LIVE on Tuesday 21st May from 11:00am

Have you considered a career in local government? Since 2017 Sandwell council have taken on over 600 new apprentices working in job roles ranging from our parks and green spaces, to legal, finance, education and many more. This broadcast will showcase the stories of some of our current and past apprentices to inspire and give you an insight into what an apprenticeship with Sandwell can do for you.

Your Future in the Creative Industry Broadcast in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority and City of Wolverhampton Council – Join us LIVE on Thursday 23rd May from 11am

Are you considering a career in the Creative or Media Industry? Not sure about some of the wide range of roles and opportunities that are available? If you are interested in exploring behind the scenes of theatre, producing, directing, marketing, content creator, events producer, TV producer, journalism, social media and much, much more than you don’t want to miss this broadcast on Thursday 23rd May at 11am!!

Our Local Economy & Careers of the Future Broadcast presented by West Midlands Combined Authority and Walsall College – Join us LIVE on Wednesday 12th June from 11am

This broadcast has been put together by WMCA and Walsall College to make students aware of the pathways of the future and how to access them, to meet the needs for the workforce of the future!

PAL LIVE Birmingham – Health & Digital Services – Join us Thursday 27th June 2024 from 9:00am

In this session we will explore Health & Digital Services industries, understand what’s involved in those roles and what skills are required. We understand that choosing the right pathway can be overwhelming, with so many options available. That’s why we’re bringing together a range of providers, including colleges, universities, training providers and employers, and UTC’s, to help you explore your options.

Our live chat function is available, you will have the opportunity to ask your questions to the providers and employers during and after the broadcast.

 

Birmingham Careers Hub – Future Sector – Digital and Tech Industry Broadcast

We invite you to explore the endless possibilities that digital and tech offers. From healthcare to transportation, from energy to education, the digital and tech revolution is transforming every facet of our lives. Stay tuned as we dive deeper into the incredible opportunities this sector presents and how Birmingham is embracing the future with open arms. Welcome to the Digital and Tech Evolution!

Tune in to discover future prospects, gain insights into a day in the life of professionals, learn strategies to get ahead in the dynamic world of tech, and grasp the immense opportunities that await you. This broadcast is your gateway to understanding the evolving landscape of technology and its potential impact on your career.

West Midlands Combined Authority NAW Broadcast

Unlock Your Future with Apprenticeships! 

Are you a student, teacher, or parent eager to explore the world of apprenticeships and kickstart a rewarding career journey? Don’t miss out on our exclusive Careers Live National Apprenticeship Week session, where we’ll delve into the exciting realm of opportunities, growth, and success!

Here’s what you can expect:

1. Local Opportunities Across the West Midlands Discover the vast array of apprenticeship opportunities right in your backyard! We’ll explore common sectors offering apprenticeships, share salary ranges, and unveil some of the more unusual yet fascinating apprenticeship paths.
2. Different Levels of Apprenticeships Confused about the levels of apprenticeships and how to access them? We’ve got you covered! Learn about the various apprenticeship levels and the steps to embark on this transformative journey.
3. Recruitment Onto Apprenticeships Curious about the recruitment process for apprenticeships? Get insights into how it works and learn how to apply.
4. Showcase of Local Apprentices Meet the real heroes – local apprentices in our area. Their stories and experiences will inspire and guide you on your apprenticeship path.
5. Employer Interview – Benefits and Expectations Gain firsthand knowledge from employers about the benefits of hiring apprentices and what they expect from individuals on this journey. Get ready to be motivated and informed!

PAL LIVE Birmingham – Construction & Green Careers

This broadcast supported the new provider legislation aimed at ensuring that students, teachers, parents & carers have access to a full range of learning providers. We are here to help you make informed choices about your future and explore different pathways and careers.

We understand that choosing the right pathway can be overwhelming, with so many options available. That’s why we brought together a range of providers, including colleges, universities, training providers and employers, and UTC’s, to help you explore your options.

We believe that every student should have access to a high-quality education that meets their needs and aspirations. This broadcast was just one step in our commitment to supporting you in achieving your goals

Swap Don’t Drop

In partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority, this event is aimed at those who are considering dropping out of education. The message is simply ‘Swap Don’t Drop’; it’s ok to change your mind and there are alternative option for you to consider.

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New Year, New Job

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2022 ‘Build the Future’

The event aims to provide young people, parents and carers with information about apprenticeship opportunities in the Black Country, Birmingham and Solihull. The Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership are working with key partners and employers to provide an insight into apprenticeships and live vacancies in the area. Topics include:

For young people:

Hearing directly from apprentices themselves – what is an apprenticeship?
Live vacancies in the area – showcasing the variety of opportunities available
Support available for young people – where to look for an apprenticeship, how to apply, what makes a good application

For parents:

Why take the apprenticeship route? – perceptions of apprenticeship programmes
Hearing from employers – the importance of apprenticeships, what they can lead to
Support available for parents and carers – benefits, opportunity to ask questions to apprentices, partners and employers in the area

Black Country Creative Industries

An overview of performing  and visual arts –

As part of our Creative World of Work Week this session will introduce students to the performing and visual side of creative.

 

Black Country – My Future Skills – For young people with Special Educational Needs or disabilities

12 key employability or future skills you can develop now to support you to gain access to work in the future

Key insights from employees who have special needs or disabilities , what skills they have and how they developed them.

 

Black Country – Brighter Futures

The project seeks to understand the barriers to accessing Apprenticeships facing our local young people from BAME communities. It is a critical project which is working with parents and young people to achieving its aim of motivating, inspiring and supporting young people in schools to make informed choices about their future and help them achieve towards their choices. It will involve a combination of workshops and activities for these young people and their parents to take part in which will take place in and out of school.

Black Country Give Back Get Ahead Broadcast

This broadcast aims to provide useful information about how volunteering can help young people gain and develop skills necessary for the job market such as team work, communication, problem solving and time management.

We have understandably seen a decrease in the amount of young people able to secure work experience opportunities throughout the pandemic. As such, many young people are going to be leaving school without any face-to-face experience of the workplace. Work experience provides a chance for young people to develop employability skills that they can relate to work, use on CVs and in application forms and interviews. It’s also a great way for young people to explore a variety of job roles. Volunteering is a great way for young people to develop employability skills and explore the world of work whilst helping other people and the community around them and can be a good alternative to work experience whilst employers are still returning to the workplace.

Exploring Apprenticeships in the Black Country broadcast

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2023

The event aims to provide young people, parents and carers with information about apprenticeships in the Black Country.  Topics include:

• What is an apprenticeship?
• Hearing directly from local apprentices representing a variety of sectors and roles
• Learning about Training Providers – how they support apprentices and the variety of apprenticeships they offer
• Why take the apprenticeship route? – perceptions of apprenticeship programmes
• Hearing from employers – the importance of apprenticeships and what they can lead to

Black Country Careers Hub National Careers Week Broadcast

National Careers Week (NCW) is a one-week celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. Our aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people develop awareness and excitement about their future pathways in the Black Country

Exploring Apprenticeship Vacancies in the Black Country Broadcast 

During National Apprenticeship Week we provided a generic overview of apprenticeships, also challenging stereotypical thinking. This broadcast specifically aims to provide young people with details of local live vacancies and how they go about applying.

This broadcast will cover:

Apprenticeship vacancies in the four boroughs of the Black Country
How young people find apprenticeship vacancies
Employers endorsing apprenticeships
Hints and tips on applying for an apprenticeship
What apprenticeships can lead to

PAL LIVE Birmingham – Business Professionals & Financial Services

In this session we will explore Business Professionals & Financial Services industries, understand what’s involved in those roles and what skills are required. We understand that choosing the right pathway can be overwhelming, with so many options available. That’s why we’re bringing together a range of providers, including colleges, universities, training providers and employers, and UTC’s, to help you explore your options.

Our live chat function is available, you will have the opportunity to ask your questions to the providers and employers during and after the broadcast.

Teacher Encounters – Helping you to Support Young Peoples Choices for their Future

We know that teachers are often a source of support for both students and parents, in terms of careers information, advice and guidance and yet the majority are doing that based on lived experience alone. The world of work is changing constantly, as is the labour market and the educational pathways. New technology is defining and creating many job roles while others have disappeared completely.

It is more important than ever to create a strong link between schools and businesses and this Teacher Encounters series created in a collaborative project by all 4 West Midlands Careers Hubs (Black Country, Birmingham, Coventry & Warwickshire and Solihull) will allow you, as educators:

• the opportunity to have an exposure to connect with more employers and be able to engage with them after these sessions.

• to have a better understanding of current and future job roles across a wide sector spectrum.

• to identify how you can deliver careers in the curriculum (Benchmark 4), link your curriculum areas to real up to date LMI and source potential industrial opportunities for your students (BM2).

We would like to invite you to take part in a Pre Broadcast Poll & Post Broadcast Poll to gain an understanding of you knowledge and bridge any gaps. Please note this can be taken if you are watching on demand.