December 2015

The know zone

  • Preventative measures
    The new Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 places a significant responsibility on schools and colleges and leaders need to ensure they have plans in place to help carry out their duty, says Anna Cole. More
  • Outstanding performance
    Expecting parents to show up out of a sense of duty to your open event no longer cuts the mustard. Every classroom has to be an ‘experience’ and the head’s speech must be a show-stopper, says Carl Smith. More
  • Laws of attraction
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  • Leaders' surgery
    Hotline advice expressed here, and in calls to us, is made in good faith to our members. Schools and colleges should always take formal HR or legal advice from their indemnified provider before acting. More
  • Know your options
    Stephen Casey explains the new laws on freedom and choice in pensions and highlights what you can do to boost your pension at retirement. More
  • A common purpose
    Much of the philosophy of ASCL’s Blueprint applies to both independent and state schools so we should join forces to deliver it, says Barbara Stanley. More
  • Quick CPD wins
    Ten top tips to help you plan and refresh your continuing professional development (CPD) curriculum for staff. More
  • Providing direction for the next generation
    Careermap is a leading new website for 16–24 year-old’s looking for a pathway into apprenticeships and early careers. Since its launch earlier this year, the website is rapidly becoming the go-to place for young people seeking new opportunities in all career sectors. More
  • Professional Learning
    When describing your school’s professional learning, how many of these points can you say yes to? More
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Careermap is a leading new website for 16–24 year-old’s looking for a pathway into apprenticeships and early careers. Since its launch earlier this year, the website is rapidly becoming the go-to place for young people seeking new opportunities in all career sectors.

Providing direction for the next generation

Apprenticeships

Careermap connects young people with educational institutions and businesses to make sure that young people understand exactly what choices are available to them when they leave school.

Apprenticeships are an excellent option for those leaving school to train and learn a role in a hands-on environment. Through apprenticeships, young people get the opportunity to work with experienced professionals who have a wealth of knowledge relating to their chosen scheme, so they can provide young people with support and guidance along the way while they also study towards a professional qualification.

There are a wide range of sectors that accept apprentices, including everything from health and beauty to engineering and plumbing. Careermap offers a wide choice of opportunities for young people to choose from.

How does it work?

The Careermap team recognises that the first steps in a young person’s career can be confusing, so they keep it simple from the start. Careermap ensures vacancies are being successfully filled, putting early career opportunities at young people’s fingertips. Along with their network of social media partners @CareerMapNews aims to provide the most viral content on the web for the youth market. The Careermap team thinks outside the box, using a fresh approach to inspiring and recruiting young people.

They offer thousands of exciting apprenticeships and early career vacancies every month for young people. They’ve even launched a new magazine to help young people make the right choices.

Managing Director of Careermap Colin Bell said, “In addition to the website, the launch of our new magazine, Careermag, has now given young people and careers advisers a much needed, powerful insight into the world of apprenticeships. The magazine offers advice and guidance on what it really takes to succeed on the apprenticeship journey.”

Growing support

Careermap is proud to support a growing client base of more than 100 further education (FE) colleges, employers and training providers across the UK. This summer, they embarked on a successful recruitment campaign for many top named companies, including BT, Carillion, British Gas, Lloyds, RBS, Volvo, KPMG, ITV, Kwik Fit, and the BBC.

The team at Careermap is also proud to have developed strong relationships with The Prince’s Trust, the National Citizen Service (NCS), schools, colleges and hundreds of trusted career advisers in every town and city across the UK.

Find out more

See the website: www.careermap.co.uk

See the magazine: www.careermap.co.uk/careermag/issue1

Follow them on Twitter: @CareerMapNews

A Careermag App is also available as a free download on the Apple and Google app stores.

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