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Join the conversation about informing, developing, and building pathways for career seekers of all ages. Now more than ever before businesses, educators and students need opportunities to influence and prioritize how we can build the necessary skills for our future talent pipeline. The Future of Work Summit & Expo welcomes businesses and educators on October 24, 2023, at Great Wolf Lodge from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm to join the regional conversation about the future of Workforce Development and Education. At the Future of Work Summit, businesses will: - Gather tools to create a talent pipeline. - Learn how to develop an on-the-job training program. - Understand best practices in developing an internship program. - Find out how to use apprenticeships as a recruitment strategy. - Nurture community relationships with educators and other business owners. At the Future of Work Summit, students and educators will: - Get an inside view of a variety of regional businesses that are actively looking for ways to build relationships within their local schools. - Learn how to find and apply for all types of apprenticeship and/or internship programs. - Talk with business leaders about the importance of participating within their local classrooms and meeting students. Learn more in the link below!

🌟 Week 4 of National Learning and Development Month! 🌟 As we wrap up this month, let's end with Career Advice. 💼 Share the most valuable career advice you've ever received. We've all received nuggets of career advice that have left a lasting impact on our paths. These gems of wisdom often come from mentors, colleagues, or even chance encounters, and they can shape the course of our careers. Thank you for celebrating National Learning and Development Month with us! What should we do next year? 🌟 #LDMonth #LearningAndDevelopment #CareerAdvice #ProfessionalGrowth #WisdomSharing #SupportiveCommunity

It's National Careers Week 🤩   Not sure what route to take when you’ve left school or college? Bored in your current job and want to try something new? Want to start a career in Health and Care but not sure where to start? This week we're going to be highlighting some of the many roles that are available within Health and Social Care 🌟 #NCW2024 #FindYourCareer

Talent transformation is about capturing the hearts and minds of those who could be the leaders of the future. But what if you can't see them? Karen Orton, our founder, spoke about seeing talent differently this week at the Retail Live, which has been part of our DNA long before Scoutess was formed back in 2017. Creating employability pathways early is the way to unlock part of the hidden workforce, one that will provide a critical source of talent for the Retail and Consumer sector. This is our social promise, to commit fully to changing the future for girls from marginalised backgrounds, unlocking their potential, through work placements and mentoring. Career advice is outdated, work placements aren't fit for purpose, with role modelling a dream for many. The Evalina Foundation is changing that, as we create the biggest work placement movement ever seen! Step 1 - get in touch, let's share the reality and the opportunity. #getting in #getting on #socialmobility #RWGLIVE24

Hello Everyone!! 🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Female Students in 2nd and 3rd Year! 🌟 Are you a student in your 2nd or 3rd year pursuing BCA, MCA, BTech, or any dual degree? 📚✨ Don't miss out on a fantastic chance to elevate your skills and career prospects through the De Shaw Ascend Educare Program!     🚀 What is the De Shaw Ascend Educare Program?  Designed exclusively for aspiring female candidates like you, the De Shaw Ascend Educare Program is a transformative initiative aimed at nurturing your talents and helping you thrive in the tech industry. This program goes beyond the conventional curriculum, offering hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real-world projects that align with your academic pursuits.     💡 Why Should You Apply?  ✅ Gain Practical Insights: Get involved in practical projects that complement your studies, giving you an edge in your chosen field.  ✅ Industry Mentorship: Receive guidance from seasoned professionals, fostering personal and professional growth.  ✅ Diverse Learning: Join a community of like-minded peers from various streams, broadening your horizons.  ✅ Skill Enhancement: Enhance your technical and soft skills through tailored workshops and seminars. 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/dpRWtgd4    🗣️ Spread the Word:  Know someone who could benefit from this exceptional opportunity? Tag them in the comments below and share this post with your network. 👩💻     Don't let this chance pass you by. Invest in your future today!     #DeShawAscend #EducareProgram #WomenInTech #CareerOpportunity #EmpoweringTalent #happylearning #happylearning

By unlocking the potential of community college systems, employers can meet their pressing talent needs while creating a more diverse future workforce. Jobs for the Future’s Talent of Tomorrow (ToT) Fellowship connects HR professionals with community college Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, helping to build opportunities for community college students whose skills and credentials align with the skills employers are looking for. Read our latest blog to learn more about how JFF is helping employers enhance their talent pipelines, diversify their workforce, and provide industry-responsible training for new hires: https://lnkd.in/eQGjqzVW | #PostsecondaryCTE #CareerPathways #WorkandLearning

Today, 49% of Indy's small businesses can’t fill open jobs; however, through the Modern Apprentice Program employers can create a pathway to finding the right talent to achieve their workforce goals. Don't take our word for it, learn more about the MAP program and how your company can develop a talent pipeline by partnering with Ascend Indiana and EmployIndy:

Today is award announcement day!! 💥 Without our employer partners, we wouldn’t be able to have the impact that we do. 💚Our school engagement partners open up more jobs to students, exposing them to jobs that they never would have considered as being accessible to them. 💚Our talent acquisition partners are forward looking and push the boundaries of conventional recruitment processes. Being open minded about what the ‘perfect’ candidate looks like and putting the candidate experience at the heart of the process, enables our partners to find untapped talent they would otherwise have overlooked. 💚Our candidate and mentoring tech partners have the vision to make sure that even though they operate their hiring cycles at scale, they maintain a human element and champion diversity. Leveraging the power of technology for good, levels the playing field. We’ve selected six of our fantastic partners for their outstanding contributions and vision: 🏆 Aon - Delivering Impact at Scale 🏆 AWE - Most Impact in Pre-Boarding 🏆 GSK - Most Impactful Investment in Recruiting Diverse Talent 🏆 National Grid - Supporting Talent into Green-Collar Jobs 🏆 Pacific Life Re - Strategic Alignment 🏆 Pax8 - Innovation in Early Careers We are so excited for another year of partnering together to drive more impact and making all careers fairer and more accessible for all! Thank you to all of our customers! https://lnkd.in/eYp5KXeD #customerimpact #socialimpact #candidateexperience #schoolsengagement

I need to rant here, as career advice at school and the subsequent work placement process is rubbish - it's not fit for any purpose! At school I wanted to be a lawyer but was told I'd make a better hairdresser - wtf?? So, I can't bare for all of those amazingly talented girls to be either ignored or shoved into careers that will never see them use their superpowers. There is a bigger picture here, which is about the inequality of the schooling system, and how many are just invisible, unless they overstep the "deemed boldness" and are suspended and expelled - we are at crisis point for girls facing this right now. And so my solution to the problem is to do something about it, with the help of my wonderful connections, those of us who are privileged to be able to help others, and so I am asking for you to join a movement. One where we provide everything that is missing from #careersadvice and #workplacements as we offer employability pathways from Year 10 to Year 12, and beyond, with work and learning fests, shadow youth board opportunities and connections like no other. That hidden workforce is full of talent, with us only needing to see and nurture it - here is our future. #mentorship #employability #pathways #earlylearning #education

❓ Workforce shortages are a growing concern, particularly in the fields of #healthcare and #education. STARTLING STATS: 👉 50% of teachers leave the profession within 5 years 👉 Estimated shortage of up to 3.2 million healthcare workers by 2026 POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS: 💡 Apprenticeships 💡Competency-based education from institutions like Western Governors University Check out this post from last month's ASU GSV Summit session where Jason Levin, Stacey Ludwig Johnson, Ryan Craig, and Stephanie (Short) Loeck share more insights on how to address critical workforce shortages. #WorkforceShortages #apprenticeships #success #HigherEd https://lnkd.in/g8a-nz5k