EBP TERM TALK Summer 2015

BRANCHING OUT
Skills Tree workshop lays down roots –
and routes – for future job seekers
The EBP welcomes new coordinator Laura
Hopton, who facilitated the Skills Tree
pilot event in Spalding last month.
experiences like NCS, cadetships and
voluntary work, to make them stand out
from the crowd.
To book students onto one of
our Skills Tree days or to find
out more about how Skills
Tree could benefit young
people around you, email
laura.hopton@eblo.org.uk or
call 01522 574100.
Laura is skilled in coaching and training
for young people through a strong
background in further education and
employability tutoring. Eager to put her
expertise to good use, Laura commented
that, “I love helping young people make
the most of their skills and experience
so they are more confident and better
prepared for working life”.
At the workshop, Laura helped sixth
form students develop interview skills;
examining their CVs for potential
improvements such as adding
Alongside workshops, Skills Tree will
provide individual coaching focused on
self-awareness, image, first impressions
and confidence as well as experience
of the workplace through tailored
placements.
Like a young, ‘funky’ recruitment agency,
Skills Tree will facilitate work placements
and internships within the industry sector
of the young person’s choice, leveraging
The EBP’s established network of over
15,000 employers across all sectors.
AN INSPIRATIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Outstanding work experience employers
recognised by GMTV life coach Pete Cohen.
NCS:
SPRING REFLECTION;
SUMMER DIRECTION
More young people take advantage of one-off opportunities
The EBP’s Investors In Education (IIE) Awards celebrate local
businesses that exceed expectations, to offer inspiring work
experience opportunities to students. The awards recognise that
companies which schools find easy and rewarding to work with
can make a real difference for young people considering future
career options.
Pete Cohen is the perfect person to talk about people and
organisations going ‘the extra mile’. One of the country’s leading
motivational speakers, he coaches top business leaders as
well as sporting stars like Sally Gunnell, Ronnie O’Sullivan and
Arsenal FC to achieve their best. Known as one of television’s
most motivational personalities, Pete has worked on all major
channels, including starring as GMTV’s resident life coach.
Schools nominated their top 70 of the 4,000 employers
supporting The EBP programme, to be honoured at the
Awards Ceremony on 21st May at Belton Woods Hotel.
The EBP congratulates all nominated employers for providing
such outstanding support to young people. We also thank
all businesses taking part in work experience and look
forward to celebrating this crucial partnership between
schools and employers.
Find the roll of
honour listing awarded
employers on the news
section of our website.
To get involved with work
experience, contact
Beth Curtis on
01522 574100.
The National Citizen Service offers
once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for year
11 and 12 students to develop new skills,
unlock their personal potential and leave
a positive footprint in local communities.
The programme has more resonance
than ever, given its clear links to character
education, as discussed at The EBP
conference (see p.6).
This spring over 350 students took part
in NCS across Lincolnshire, Rutland,
Leicestershire and Northamptonshire
(EM1). The short programmes were
a great experience for all, resulting
in a variety of social action projects
from regenerating outdoor spaces and
renovating youth centres, to volunteering
in care homes and raising money for
worthy causes.
Watch a selection of activities captured on
video at: facebook.com/ncsem1
“It was only after I finished the NCS
programme that I realised how many
transferable skills I gained” – NCS spring
2015 participant Conor Elliot
For summer 2015 the programme has
grown again with more staff and more
activities than ever before, and 90% of
the 3,420 places already booked. There
are four staggered start dates with the
first commencing in June, but prospective
NCS participants will need to hurry to
secure a place!
ACT NOW to grab those places, or start
thinking about registering for next season.
The EBP can arrange presentations to
interested classes and groups.
For more information, visit www.ncsem1.
org.uk or call 01522 574100. ‘Like’
facebook.com/ncsem1 for the latest NCS
news, videos, photos and opportunities.
Rt Hon Nicky Morgan, Secretary of
State for Education and Minister for
Women and Equalities praises NCS
on surprise visit
Accompanied by our Chief Executive
Elaine Lilley, Nicky Morgan MP was an
enthusiastic spectator at the social action
day for the spring programme delivered
by The EBP in Loughborough. Participants
were delighted by the Minister’s surprise
visit – especially those whose projects
she sponsored!
It was only after I finished
the NCS programme
that I realised how many
transferable skills I gained
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Conor Elliot
NCS spring 2015 participant
The EBP Newsletter Summer 2015 www.lrebp.org.uk
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