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Marketing in it's purest form is a tool used to share real stories - stories of people who are breaking down walls and succeeding (against any and all odds). This is why I do what I do. When all we hear from the News and our own Social feeds is doom and gloom, these stories remind us of the awesome things people can achieve with determination (and a good support network). Thanks for sharing this taonga with us Baz. #NZSLWeek24

Applications are now open for the 2024.5 Tradeswomen Owning Their Power Coaching Scholarships! Link in comments to apply 👇 This 6 month career-building course is fully customised to your goals and aims to empower you to become your most confident self. With scholarships supported by BHP, you or a fellow tradeswoman could be one step closer to the next level of your career. We’re accepting scholarship nominations for women at all career levels who are based in NSW who are Mechanics, fitters and Electricians (apprentices and qualified). Submit your nomination by 27th of June 2024. PROGRAM OVERVIEW Through our one-on-one coaching program, we will support you in defining your goals, tackling any obstacles, and becoming your most confident self. The program is fully customised to you – helping you maximise your full potential and reach your goals. Scholarship: $3000 (complete program cost covered) Duration: 6 months Commitment: 1-hour every fortnight Format: Online Key Program Benefits: ▪ Boost confidence ▪ Define goals ▪ Tackle obstacles ▪ Form your path to leadership SELECTION PROCESS Our panel will review the nominations to ensure they meet the following key selection criteria. Key Selection Criteria ▪ Over 18 ▪ Tradeswomen and apprentices ▪ Mechanics, fitters and Electricians ▪ Based in NSW, Australia Key Dates Now – 27th June 2024– Accepting Nominations 4th July 2024 – Announcing Scholarship Winners July 2024 – Program Begins #tradeswomen #coaching #mechanic #fitter #electrician

"CTECS was the largest public high school system in the state from 2019-2020... The system serves 11,200 current high school students across 31 career technical education programs. But Connecticut’s emphasis on technical schools is the exception that proves the rule in the broader context of vocational training in the U.S. The emphasis on secondary rather than vocational education in public schools has long vexed construction trade groups, who have called for more technical education programs to help develop the next generation of contractors." #workforcedevelopment #skilledtrades #careerandtechnicaleducation #careereducation #technicaleducation #careerpath #constructiontrades #skilledtradeshortage #skilledtradegap

Today's youth are exploring career paths in trades! This article highlights the increase in attendance at vocational community colleges specializing in trades such as plumbing, welding and carpentry. It is encouraging to see more young people exploring career paths in trades that are essential to society #Trades #Plumbing #JamesMartinCompany https://lnkd.in/e_khCHwc?

🛠 Construction firms look to grow schools initiative following successful pilot event... The West Lothian Construction Forum is looking to expand its Build Your Future initiative across the region’s high schools as it bids to address the industry’s skills shortage. Around 50 second and third-year pupils from Armadale Academy took part as trades came together last week to deliver the first skills class of its type in the area, with the event receiving a big thumbs-up from all involved. The aim of the programme is to introduce youngsters to potential careers in the sector, with the pilot seeing traditional skills covering roofing, sash and case windows, monoblocking and stonemasonry all on display. Jamie Taylor, who runs Bathgate-based Taylor Roofs, is Chairman of the Forum and is urging other businesses to support the initiative. He explained: "We have now proven concept and the Forum has shown it is more than capable of running such an event. Ideally, we would like to make this programme accessible to all high schools in West Lothian to give as many young people as possible exposure to many different types of trades. “For that to happen we need more trades involved and the Forum’s focus in the coming months is going to be building up our membership so we have a larger pool of local businesses we can support and hopefully get involved in future events." 👀 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e3-QbU_S ❓ What are the barriers to rolling a scheme like this out across the UK? #roofing #roofers #skills #traditionalskills #training #careersinconstruction #apprenticeships #apprentices #skillsgap

Struggling to get good reliable trades? This is because we have a skill shortage in this industry. That’s because when your at school they teach you that trades are looked down on and you need to go to uni. The other main reason is kid nowadays all want to be YouTubers for an easy win this is stopping good youngsters coming through. In the next 40 odd years it will be hard to get trades that are reliable and good at their job the average bricklayer in the UK is 45 this is terrible for the industry and if we don’t start encouraging younger people to get into this industry we will struggle in the future. So if your a buisness owner or a manager that has a say in the work place try and bring an apprentice onboard every year if everyone done this the problem will be minimal. We have an apprentice at the moment and all I ask from him be interested in what you do the rest will come and he is doing really well. So if you can speak to schools or bring apprentices in would help the industry leaps and bounds. Happy Thursday Guys #labourshortage #apprentic #construction #bricklaying #heritage #learning

End-point Assessment can be daunting for apprentices and admin intensive on providers and employers, so the last thing you need is a lengthy, complex booking process. At Construction EPA Company ®we have worked closely with our partners at Skilltech Solutions to simplify our EPA booking process. On successful gateway our Co-ordination team book instantly into EPA Pro with automatic confirmations sent out so you know assessment dates straight away. ❌ No need to schedule and then attend a planning meeting to confirm assessment dates ❌ No lengthy back and forth processes eating into the apprentices EPA window ✅ Simply tell us the dates your apprentice is not available for EPA and we will take care of the rest #EPAdoneyourway

What makes a Vocational Education and Training (VET) program successful? In this article, we talk to Linda Snoxall, VET Coordinator at Mildura Senior College – host of one of the eight successful VET programs identified in a recent report from the National Centre for Vocational Education on the factors of successful VET programs in schools. #TeacherArchives

Exploring the Pros and Cons of Standard Education vs Vocational Training! 🎓 Standard education and vocational training serve different purposes and can both be valuable depending on individual goals and circumstances.📚 Standard education, often provided by schools and universities, offers a broader and more comprehensive learning experience.📚 It promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and a well-rounded understanding of the world. 🤔 On the other hand, Vocational training provides specific skills and knowledge required for a particular job or trade. 🔧 It's more practical and hands-on, preparing individuals for careers like mechanics, electricians, plumbers, and other skilled trades. 🔧 Vocational training is often quicker to complete and can lead to quicker entry into the workforce, making it suitable for those who want to start working sooner without pursuing a traditional academic path.💼 Ultimately, the choice between standard education and vocational training depends on an individual's. 🛠️ Which path is right for you? Join the conversation as we delve into the benefits and considerations of both approaches. 📚🔧🤔💼🎯🔍 #EducationDebate #VocationalTraining #CareerPaths #LearningJourney #ProsAndCons #SkillDevelopment #ChooseYourPath #EducationMatters #CareerChoices https://lnkd.in/dxS7RU9M