Work Ready Activities
The EBeBP have been dedicated to equipping students with
work ready skills for over eighteen years. The EBeBP's key
education and business partners deemed these skills essential
for students to possess when it comes time for
them to leave school.
'Work ready skills', in effect, compose the elements of a
well-rounded individual who not only has the academic
qualifications an employer requires, but also the skills that merit
an effective employee. These include good communication
skills, a positive can-do attitude, initiative and a sense of
humour.
The EBeBP offer a range of successful, comprehensive services
tailored to specifically address work ready skills in students,
boosting confidence as well as facilitating experience
that students can add to their CVs.
Please see below for the many options we offer to our local
schools.
CV Preparation Session
The session covers:
Compiling and writing a CV
Choosing the right format
Updating and tailoring the CV appropriately
Advice and guidance from a local business volunteer
Interview Day
Prior to the Interview Day students are asked to
submit a CV, which is sent on to their interviewer in
advance.
Business volunteers from a number of industries induct students in
a 20-minute interview. This is followed up by a 10-minute feedback
session going over the student's CV, as well as his or her
performance in the interview.
Skills for Life
Designed specifically to help prepare students for their
work experience, Skills for Life is in response to feedback from
both our business partners and students. For most students, work
experience is their first taste of work, and therefore, they are
not sure what to expect, or just as importantly, what is expected
of them!
EBeBP staff and business volunteers cover topics such as Health
& Safety, Dress for Success, Telephone Skills, Working with
People, and Interview Techniques.
This morning workshop takes place prior to block week work
experience.
For more information please refer to your child's school.