1. JET PROGRAMME SUSAN MILNE TUESDAY 17 MARCH 2009 SQA – MCMC EVENT - AYR

2. JET J OB E DUCATION T RAINING

3. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT School Leaver Destination Returns; Increase in number of school leavers 600+(20%) entering negative destination; More Choices, More Chances; Curriculum for Excellence; Early Intervention and Prevention.

4. JET W ORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMME OPPORTUNITY FOR S4 STUDENTS TO: ACHIEVE A NATIONAL VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION; WORK TOWARDS STANDARD GRADES/INTERMEDIATE EXAMS; GAIN VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE; LEARN ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS.

5. PROGRAMME DELIVERY J OB – Work Experience every Friday E DUCATION – School 3 ½ days T RAINING – Vocational Training – ½ day A IM:- Connect Schools and Employers; Relevant Learning Experiences; Marketable Skills; Nationally recognised Qualifications.

6. QUALIFICATIONS SVQs – Customer Service Level II – Business Administration Level II – Hairdressing Level I City & Guilds Level 2 VRQ – Automotive Vehicle Service & Repair SPORTS LEADERS UK – Level I Award in Sports Leadership SQA – Standard Grades/Intermediate

7. EMPLOYABILITY RECRUITMENT & SELECTION – World of Work APPLICATION FORM; INTERVIEW; INTERVIEW WITH EMPLOYER; TIMEKEEPING, ATTENDANCE, ATTITUDE CONTRACT; DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE.

8. VOCATIONAL TRAINING Health and Safety; Legislation and Procedures; Disability Discrimination; Equal Opportunities; Data Protection; Employment Rights; Workplace Security; Consumer Protection; Effective Communications; Team Building; Working with Others; Appraisals; CVs; Application Forms; Mock Interviews. Confidence and Self Esteem.

9. WORK EXPERIENCE EXTENDED WORK EXPERIENCE; RISK ASSESSMENT; INDEPENDENT TRAVEL; OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES; EMPLOYER INDUCTION PROGRAMME; PORTFOLIOS; STUDENT ASSESSMENT.

10. EMPLOYMENT SECTORS HEALTH; RETAIL, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM; MOTOR VEHICLE; HAIRDRESSING; CHILDCARE; FITNESS, SPORT & LEISURE; LOCAL GOVERNMENT; MANUAL TRADES; MISCELLANEOUS.

11. PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT CO-ORDINATION AND ADMINISTRATION; DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES, PROCEDURES & AGREEMENTS; EMPLOYER DEVELOPMENT AND LIAISON; SCHOOL LIAISON AND RELATIONS MONITORING AND EVALUATION.

12. PROGRAMME OUTCOMES POSITIVE DESTINATIONS EMPLOYMENT FURTHER EDUCATION / TRAINING EDUCATION - S5 IMPROVED: ATTENDANCE, TIMEKEEPING, ATTITUDE, BEHAVIOUR, ATTAINMENT.

13. OUTCOMES – 2007-2008

14. MONITORING AND EVALUATION CUSTOMER FEEDBACK Schools; Employers; Parents; Students; Questionnaires; Focus Groups; Employer and School Testimonies.

15. JET - FUTURE PLANS NATIONAL PROGRESSION AWARD - NPA ENTERPRISE AND EMPLOYABILITY Designed to meet changing needs in Vocational Education & Training; Practical opportunities for developing attitudes, values and skills valid and relevant to World of Work; Formal certification for learning. 19 of 23 High schools in Edinburgh; 270 students offered More Choices and Chances.