Get In Get On Virtual Work Experience Steering Group Meeting 20 th January 2014
The Journey UKCES Funded Launched in May 2013 Programme is centred about providing high quality work experience opportunities combined with career mentoring Virtual - high impact yet not too resource demanding Supporting young people to develop employability skills and career management skills Make a difference to social mobility, NEET and access
UKCES Expected Outcomes A sector specific solution that is centred upon innovation A white labelled platform with content aimed at mentee beneficiaries to have developed employability and career management skills 300 e-career mentors Case studies and testimonials A self sustained model that is owned by the sector
Achievements Financial Services and accountancy content May 2013 Financial Services and accountancy content – January 2014 Legal Services content January 2014 Trained and deployed 25 ambassadors across all regions Robust partnerships with 80 schools – over 3,500 year students Nearly 200 e-career mentors 260 mentees benefitted from e-career mentoring and skills development Excellent feedback from Govt. depts.- DWP, BIS DFE Testimonials
Employers embracing e mentoring/sponsoring developments include: Standard Life, Cofunds, HSBC, KPMG, Nationwide, Santander, Deutsche Bank, RSA, Sesame Bankhall Allen and Overy Norton Rose Fulbright Ashurst
Challenges Steering Group Support is particularly needed to help: Mentor Pipeline Challenge Contributions in Cash Target = £125,000
Contacts Sarah Thwaites Deputy Chief Executive Stuart McRill Project Manager Get In Get On