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Fair Train - The Group Training Association for the Third Sector
Creating a talent pipeline: Growing the staff of the future Ian Jelley Deputy Chief Executive Fair Train
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Fair Train - The Group Training Association for the Third Sector
What is Fair Train? A national charity Owner of the national Work Experience Quality Standard accreditation Group Training Association for the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Supporter of employers, learning providers and young people across the UK Coordinator of national Work Experience Week
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Fair Train - The Group Training Association for the Third Sector
What is Work Experience? Fair Train defines Work Experience as everything from a work placement, through to internships, traineeships and apprenticeships Plus volunteering (where the aim of the role is to secure career progression)
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Fair Train - The Group Training Association for the Third Sector
Benefits of a talent pipeline Synergy improves the line of sight for learners Reduces the silo mentality Improves retention rates Learners hit the ground running, increasing productivity
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Fair Train - The Group Training Association for the Third Sector
Creating a talent pipeline Senior leaders Managers Junior staff Apprentices Trainees / Work experience
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Fair Train - The Group Training Association for the Third Sector
A business development perspective Identifying areas for growth Identifying ageing workforce areas Identifying skills gaps Creating workforce development routes to feed in to those
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Work Experience Quality Standard
Fair Train - The Group Training Association for the Third Sector Work Experience Quality Standard Nationally accredited frameworks For employers and learning providers Public recognition Demonstration of quality Free ongoing advice and guidance
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7 steps to develop a high quality work experience programme
Step 1: Planning & preparation Working in partnership Aims and objectives Gaining support
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7 steps to develop a high quality work experience programme
Securing employment skills How to dress Job search techniques CV writing Writing covering letters Interview skills Telephone techniques
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7 steps to develop a high quality work experience programme
Sustaining employment skills Communication skills Planning Resilience Self confidence Team working Time keeping Behaviour in the workplace
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7 steps to develop a high quality work experience programme
Step 2: Induction Matching aspirations Managing expectations Goals and objectives Standards and support
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7 steps to develop a high quality work experience programme
Step 3: Ongoing support Review and feedback Assigning a mentor Peer support
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7 steps to develop a high quality work experience programme
Step 4: Making the experience meaningful Planning a project Careers information and advice Building on skills
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7 steps to develop a high quality work experience programme
Step 5: Motivation and recognition Freedom within a framework Progression within the role Measurable outcomes
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7 steps to develop a high quality work experience programme
Step 6: Making the placement work for the employer PR Corporate Social Responsibility Your business from a fresh perspective
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7 steps to develop a high quality work experience programme
Step 7: The end of the placement…what next? Progression routes Exit interview Reference
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Fair Train - The Group Training Association for the Third Sector
Contact us Web Twitter LinkedIn Company/fair-train LinkedIn Group Work Experience UK Phone
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