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Building dreams! Lucy is a single mother of 2, who lives in Croydon, South London. While looking after her children, she ended up out of work for 3 or 4 years, and losing confidence in herself. She wanted to work in the construction industry, but despite her qualifications, she wasn't able to break through. That all changed when Lucy joined Successful Mums Career Academy for their Back to Work and Confidence Course, where she was also assigned Dee as a career coach. Working with Dee, she was able to focus on her goal of getting back to work, building her confidence, and finding a job that she loved! Working with Dee, Lucy was able to secure a placement with Real Places Ltd, where she gained insights into working in construction by attending meetings, being introduced to clients, managers and assistant managers, and witnessing the development of projects. After her placement, Lucy was interviewed for a graduate role by Real Places, where she managed to beat out over 400 other applicants to secure the role. She is due to start on September 4th, and we're all excited to see how she gets on. Lucy left us with this message: 'I really want women to take inspiration from my story and not give up. We are not just mums, we are people with dreams and who want to achieve success in life, and we can. You just need to believe in yourself' #TwinGroup #3SC #ParentalEmploymentProgramme #Construction #Employability

Are you a business based in Nuneaton or Bedworth? We’re seeking local businesses to exhibit at our upcoming event and have a unique opportunity to engage with the workforce of tomorrow.   Here are some reasons why you should consider exhibiting at the event:   ✔ Access to Local Talent: Showcase your company to a pool of local talent, including school and 6th form leavers and college graduates, allowing you to connect with potential employees or apprentices.   ✔ Increased Brand Exposure: Elevate your brand’s visibility within the local market enabling you to strengthen brand recognition and attract prospective employees.   ✔Networking Opportunities: Engage with other businesses, educational institutions, and industry professionals.   ✔ Community Engagement: Demonstrate your commitment to the local community by participating in an event that supports the development and growth of local talent.   ✔ Cost-Effective Recruitment: Benefit from a cost-effective recruitment strategy by reaching a large and targeted audience of potential candidates in a single venue.   Visit our website to find out more: https://lnkd.in/evPD3MHK

If you have ever heard me explain what it is that I do at University City District’s West Philadelphia Skills Initiative, you probably heard me say something very Ken-like long before Barbie mania took over the world (and, admittedly, 90% of my personality). And while the statement isn’t untrue, it fails to highlight the work that happens before I hit that “Post” button—the very work that has kept me at the organization for nearly 5(!) years. Every day that I do this work, I get to hear about dreams. ☁️ I get to hear participants and alumni dream about how a quality job offer will bring them closer to their goals. ☁️ I get to hear employer partners dream about how participants will revolutionize workplace culture and service delivery. ☁️ I get to hear WPSI team members and training partners dream about how to make the world a better place. And that is what I post.

With up to 600 local students attending Get Inspired Basingstoke 2024 how many of them would you expect to know about your organisation and its early career opportunities? If your organisation needs to raise their employer brand with local future talent, then this established event is a perfect solution. #futuretalent #employerbranding #businesseducation #careersadvice #apprenticeships #skillsgaps #earlycareers #outreach #communityengagement

Check out this article by Abbey Goers “UW-Stout students’ roles in associations prepare them for careers in real estate, hospitality” https://lnkd.in/gK9kcdF5

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How have you used curiosity to supercharge your week? What exciting opportunity had presented itself through being curious? What new connections have you made this week? I’d love to know. It is always a pleasure to spend time with Eck Stewart, General Manager, of Meridian Steel Limited and Monday was no different. The two of us, along with Robyn and Heidi, spent quality time discussing the use of grants to support business development and the challenge of retaining apprentices. August always results in a few meetings being re-arranged due to holidays. This week was no exception; however, this meant a trip up to the North Wales coast and the picturesque town of Conwy on one of my days off. I’ll share more about this visit next week. Last night was the regular Prosperity Wealth Connects networking at Red By Night on the Waterfront, Brierley Hill. Another brilliant event organised by Steve Davies, which gives you the opportunity to chat with familiar and new faces alike. In a couple of hours, I’ll be taking a steady stroll down the Dudley Arms in Himley for a ‘light’ full English breakfast with my good friend John Dooner. I’m looking forward to our usual high-energy conversation about fixing the world! Have a brilliant weekend! 👋I'm Dave 🔥Igniting curiosity to help you build a better business   #thebusinessexplorer 👈 Follow this hashtag to see more of my content #flashbackfriday #success #business #strategy #curiosity

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Our network leaders in California are making #infrastructure jobs more accessible for Black workers. Check out the new report: "Unlocking Potential: The Inland Empire Black Worker Center's Transformative IE Works Program!" The report authored by the UCLA Center for the Advancement of Racial Equity (CARE) at Work at the UCLA Labor Center, showcases the results of this pioneering #workforcedevelopment model. The program aims to provide stability, living wages, and a career path to support families utilizing a three-pronged approach: 1) internships for active college students, 2) pre-apprenticeship for those new to the trades, and 3) apprenticeship programs. The Inland Empire Black Worker Center (IEBWC) and IE Works is supported by the CA High Road Training Partnership.