The Educator’s Post

Our Employer Engagement Project, funded by The Hearn Foundation, links curriculum subjects to real jobs, helping young people to understand the value of what they learn in school. You can find more information about the project on our website: https://buff.ly/3B0VxFG

How can community colleges and employer partners create upward mobility for learners and workers? Learn about strategies implemented by Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW)'s Advancing Community Equity & Upward Mobility (ACE-UP) community of practice members in the newly published, “College and Employer Partner Action Guide.” https://lnkd.in/gkeF_bBm Join the accompanying upcoming webinar on December 11, 1-2:30pm ET, The ACE-UP Action Guide: How Community Colleges are Driving Equity and Upward Mobility: https://loom.ly/WhpFDvI Both the action guide and the webinar focus on ACE-UP’s five elements of success: ✅ Advancing institutionalized equity ✅ Aligning policy & practice ✅ Optimizing employer partnerships ✅ Enhancing student services ✅ Making data-driven decisions

Hello everyone, As we near March, there's a pressing issue we need to address together. Our beloved Level UP program by Riipen, which has been instrumental in providing students like us with invaluable hands-on work experience alongside our studies, is at risk of disappearing if we don't take action soon. Regardless of whether you personally participated in the program, I'm sure you recognize its significance. Did you know that a staggering 71% of Level UP students utilized their experience to secure job offers? That's not just a statistic; it's a testament to the program's effectiveness in bridging the gap between education and employment. Now, more than ever, we need to unite our voices and advocate for the continuation of programs like Level UP. These initiatives are essential in combatting underemployment and ensuring that students like us have the opportunity to thrive in our chosen fields. That's why I'm urging you to join me and the 1,000 students who have already taken action by sending letters to our MPs. Together, we can make a difference and secure renewed, stable funding for programs like Level UP. Let's make our voices heard and keep the flame of opportunity burning bright for generations of students to come. Together, we can make underemployment a thing of the past. 👉 Are you in? The send a message on the link below and let's work together to ensure a brighter future for all students! #SaveLevelUP #HandsOnExperience #OpportunityForAll #riipen Thank you, Kavya https://lnkd.in/g8C-AdX3

Did You Miss This? ➡ Understanding Employer Perceptions of Higher Education Partnerships Report The landscape of workforce development is changing. Colleges and universities, are you meeting employer needs for alternative credentials and professional development programs? Download our new report based on a survey of over 500 employers!

Recent news has shown that secondary MATs currently face some of the biggest annual turnovers in staff, with figures standing at 16.9% on average, compared with 14.4% for maintained schools. We want you to feel prepared to face this issue head-on. That’s why we’ve curated a list of our webinars that take a deep dive into recruitment and retention; from information on understanding the impact of school culture on staff turnover, to guidance on creating an appealing staff benefits system, it’s all here in our watchlist. View our watchlist here >> https://bit.ly/3WcuNgP

🧵Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Employment Support Team proudly announces the success of its innovative training course, ‘All Sewn Up’, designed to address skills gaps in the creative industries. 💫Supported by the UK Government and funded through the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) People & Skills initiative, this programme has empowered six participants to explore sustainable employment avenues within the thriving creative sector. 📰: https://bit.ly/4fJ7Ic5 🧵Mae Tîm Cymorth Cyflogaeth y Cyngor yn falch o gyhoeddi llwyddiant ei gwrs hyfforddi arloesol, ‘All Sewn Up’, sydd wedi’i gynllunio i fynd i’r afael â bylchau sgiliau yn y diwydiannau creadigol. 💫A hithau’n cael cymorth gan Lywodraeth y DU a’i hariannu drwy fenter Pobl a Sgiliau’r Gronfa Ffyniant Gyffredin, mae’r rhaglen hon wedi grymuso chwe chyfranogwr i archwilio llwybrau cyflogaeth cynaliadwy o fewn y sector creadigol sy’n ffynnu. 📰: https://bit.ly/3O4A98I

Here's an article that I wrote for the East Anglia Bylines a few weeks ago. Recruitment and retention is always a hot topic but in a profession where you can really change lives, we need to make sure we keep investing in our staff all the way from NQ's to CEO's and letting them know how appreciated they are. https://lnkd.in/es8jmgK4

This Labor Day, we celebrate the achievements of workers and the value of hard work and dedication—principles that are also foundational in education. Let's strive for excellence in all our professional and educational endeavors. 🛠️🎓 #MotivationMonday #LaborDay #HardWorkPaysOff #PlanningThePractice #CelebrateSuccess

‘The challenges of teacher recruitment and retention in England’ The release of this blog from Ofsted today is very timely after the conversations I’ve been having this week around the challenge of staff retention and the impact of diminishing budgets and overwhelming workloads on staff and leaders. Almost a year ago the Annual Report of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills 2022/23 stated, “In schools, staff shortages are reducing expert teaching, increasing stress, limiting intervention when children struggle, and creating a barrier to teachers accessing training and development.” However, one year on and, with leaders wearing many hats, covering numerous roles and regularly overworking causing stress and burnout, the climate seems no different. An effective retention strategy not only enables a school to hold onto and maximise the potential of the talent they have, but due to word of mouth it also enhances recruitment opportunities. The best type of retention strategy is based on what staff truly need and the culture they work within. We all know that our staff and leaders make us what we are as a school, so if you’re thinking about how to support leaders and their teams, get in touch by DM to see how we could work together to enable them to thrive in these challenging times.

You Said, So We Did! ✅ Here are some actions we’ve taken based on our LSIP conversations: ➡ Built Stronger Connections Between Employers and Educators Employers are now actively engaging with local colleges and training providers to discuss critical skills needs! 📚🤝 ➡ Created Two Free Courses Addressing major needs: Professionalism and IT skills, ensuring workforces can reach their full potential! 💼💻 ➡ Advocated for Fair Pay for College Staff We’re pushing for fair treatment of college staff, advocating for better pay and more industry-experienced teachers to support high-quality education. 📢 ➡ Launched Workforce Planning Support Partnered with Worcestershire Growth Hub to create a portal that guides businesses in developing workforce plans, helping them build a future-ready team! 📈