1. Employability –Kingston University’s approach Michael Hill Director of Academic Development

2. Employability - a university agenda Strategy linked to curriculum and extra curricula activities Employability Co-ordinators in each faculty Jobshop Jobseeker Boot Camp ‘Outduction’ the final year experience

3. Working directly with Care Leaver students Fast Forward Job shop Student Ambassador Recruitment Time Management Office work experience developing paid work opportunities for Care Leavers only

4. Student Ambassadors General work opportunities Experience Confidence Training New employability seminar pilot (plans to roll out to final year Compact and Care Leaver students)

5. External Lambeth Council ‘Wise-Up’ London Who Cares Trust Foster Families magazine case studies Always advertise any external opportunities aimed at Care Leavers Can assist with references

6. Other opportunities to engage – extra curricular activities PAL Clubs / Societies Course Rep Volunteering Mentoring TDA Student Associates / Aimhigher Associates ‘Future Leaders’ – Kingston University

7. Contact Michael Hill Director of Academic Development Kingston University m.hill@kingston.ac.uk

8. 8 8 www.leavingcare.org 8 From Care2Work Jane White Senior Projects Manager

9. 9 9 www.leavingcare.org 9 The Aim To raise aspirations To increase employability skills– aiming for better life chances To address diverse needs of care leavers at all stages To develop Quality opportunities and pathways to further / higher education and work

10. 10 www.leavingcare.org 10 From Care2Work  Young People are integral  Partnership – young people/ employers/ local authorities/ colleges/universities  Local Authorities ‘Corporate Parents and Employers’ – we are all responsible  Working with national companies and supporting local engagement  From Care2Work:Quality Mark  Resources – supporting career planning from 13-25

11. 11 www.leavingcare.org 11 Engagement and Outcomes June 2009 – Oct 2010 Number of Local Authorities engaged with programme 150 Number of employers engaged 40 Number of employers offering/planning opportunities 29 Outcomes Number of opportunities created/planned (TOTAL) 3476 Highlighted opportunities within local authorities 3235 Opportunities created/planned with national employers 241

12. 12 www.leavingcare.org 12 What Local Authorities Say Barriers Lack of self esteem / motivation Limited educational achievement Limited opportunities Complex needs Changes in schools Benefits issues

13. 13 www.leavingcare.org 13 Pathways Raising aspirations at an early stage Engagement programmes Career planning workshops CV writing / Interviews skills Taster days – work places / colleges/ uni’s Accredited work experience internships New Apprenticeship scheme / work with NAS What more can be done ???????????

14. 14 www.leavingcare.org 14 Resources From Care2Work Quality Mark The Employer Handbook The Employment Handbook (for care leavers) The Employability Journey Employability Scheme of Work The Employer Engagement Toolkit

15. 15 www.leavingcare.org 15 Resources Training Young People as Presenters Good Practice Examples Raising Awareness – Session for Employers Work Experience Toolkit = Coming soon Employer Register Virtual Enquiry Network What more can we do re: further and higher education??

16. 16 www.leavingcare.org 16 Any Questions From Care2Work Jane White NCAS Employability Project Manager Jane.White@catch-22.org.uk 07545 422 607