Employer Engagement at Carlton le Willows Academy Working with PDW Group

Introduction Organisation of Careers Leadership Head of Careers Careers Advisor Deputy Head Head of Careers Link Governor

Using employer engagement to maximise impact of careers guidance The Gatsby Benchmarks 1. A STABLE CAREERS PROGRAMME  2. LEARNING FROM CAREER AND LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION  3. ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF EACH PUPIL  4. LINKING CURRICULUM LEARNING TO CAREERS  5. ENCOUNTERS WITH EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES  6. EXPERIENCES OF WORKPLACES  7. ENCOUNTERS WITH FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION  8. PERSONAL GUIDANCE

Working Partners Economic Development team

Employer engagement with GBC meeting Gatsby Benchmark 1 Interview Skills Day Speed Networking Careers Fair

PDW Group PDW Group a performance improvement business founded in 2004. Local SME based in Nottingham Works with clients to transform the behaviour and performance of their people, teams and organisation.   Expertise in strategy, people performance, assessment, learning and behavioural development. Provide training and coaching solutions to transform how people lead & manage others, work effectively in teams, and manage, sell to and negotiate with customers

PDW Group Sponsored Projects Enterprise competition Female Unity Day

Interview Skills Day

Finding Mutual Benefits Recruitment Brand Awareness Loyalty

What do employers want? Professionalism – clear communication, information packs, a readily available point of contact Appreciation – hospitality, certificates of participation Enhanced reputation – Photos, use social media, school newsletters/magazine Proof of impact – sharing feedback, evaluation, testimonials