Category: News

Diageo Learning for Life goes virtual

Summary: Diageo’s employability programme Learning for Life has launched a new Virtual Hospitality Academy, to ensure its hospitality training can continue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Created and delivered by The Springboard Charity, the ‘Virtual Academy’ is open to new applicants who are looking to develop key skills in hospitality and improve their future employability, as well as over 2,000 individuals who have previously taken part in the Diageo Learning for Life programme across the UK.

“We hope the Diageo Learning for Life: Virtual Academy will encourage those at home to use the time to complete modules to build on their accomplishments, secure new qualifications and increase their employability ahead of the restart.”- Lucy Lamb, Programme manager at Diageo Learning for Life.

 Read more HERE

      

Skills Builder Universal Framework launch

Movement to Work is supporting the launch of the Skills Builder Universal Framework which clearly defines the skills we need to succeed in education, work and life.

With the impact of COVID-19 already hitting the most disadvantaged in our communities the hardest and changing the nature of education and work overnight, we all need to act now to ensure we do not widen the disadvantage gap.

Essential skills are highly transferable skills like listening, problem solving and teamwork. They can, and should, be developed throughout our lives and can’t be automated out. They are
the foundation for developing new technical and job-specific skills, including digital skills.

The Skills Builder Universal Framework, developed by the Essential Skills Taskforce, is a clear, measurable and authoritative framework for essential skills that sets out how they can be identified in practice. It provides a common language that can be easily understood and adopted from the classroom to the boardroom.

The universal framework defines the essential skills as; listening, speaking, problem solving, creativity, staying positive, aiming high, leadership and teamwork. Hundreds of schools are already using the framework and it is now being adopted by trailblazing employers including Boots, KPMG, Jacobs and Tideway.

Access the framework at www.skillsbuilder.org, get business support and resources at www.bitc.org.uk/essential-skills and join the campaign with the hashtag #skillsweneed on Twitter and LinkedIn.

The Prince’s Trust launch a free 3 day Introduction to Health and Social Care

Summary: The Prince’s Trust, in partnership with projects and employers in the East Midlands, are offering a FREE online employment training course, giving young people an opportunity to start a career within Health & Social Care. 

You can expect: 

  • An introduction to life in health and social care, including possible roles and responsibilities 
  • Learning the values, skills, and attitudes required for a job in health and social care 
  • Online CV support and interview advice 
  • A speed interview for live vacancies 
  • Up to 6 months of mentoring support if wanted 
  • And it doesn’t affect your benefits! 

There are limited places available so register your interest now by emailing: jaimini.watson@princes-trust.org.uk 

Find out more HERE

The UK Social Mobility Awards 2020 submissions are now OPEN!

Summary:

The UK Social Mobility Awards 2020 submissions have now been open for 2 weeks. Since the SOMOs were launched in 2017, they have had multiple entries from some of the leading organisations in the country, and it’s an initiative that’s been a great success and has been well-supported by the government.

If your organisation is passionate about advancing social mobility and doing work that you are proud of, register now to enter this year’s awards and become a leader in the field.

Register your entry now HERE.

The closing date for submission entries is at 17:00pm on Friday 26th June.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, key leaders and experts around the youth employment sector form Youth Employment Group (YEG)

Summary:  In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Impetus, Youth Futures Foundation, Youth Employment UK, the Institute for Employment Studies and The Prince’s Trust have formed the Youth Employment Group (YEG) to bring together key leaders and experts around the youth employment sector to help drive the UK’s response. Movement to Work is also formally supporting this group and its aims.

The Youth Employment Group is focusing on the immediate and longer-term impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak on the employment prospects of young people, in particular those facing the greatest challenges. 

Find out more HERE. 

The UK Government releases further guidance to support Britain to get back to work

Summary:

 

  1. Our plan to rebuild: The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy

This 60 page document is the Government’s roadmap for how and when the UK will adjust its response to the COVID-19 crisis. The document sets out guidelines for the changes to apply from Wednesday 13th May – including advice on returning to work.

“…Workers in those sectors most affected, including hospitality and retail, are more likely to be low paid, younger and female. Younger households are also likely to be disproportionately hit in the longer term, as evidence suggests that, following recessions, lost future earnings potential is greater for young people….”

Read more HERE.

 

  1. New guidance launched to help get Brits safely back to work

This page offers an overview of Government published guidance for employers to help them get their businesses back up and running and workplaces operating safely.

It highlights 5 key points: 

1. Work from home, if you can

2. Carry out a COVID-19 risk assessment, in consultation with workers or trade unions

3. Maintain 2 metres social distancing, wherever possible

4. Where people cannot be 2 metres apart, manage transmission risk

5. Reinforcing cleaning processes

Read more HERE. 

 

  1. Guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic.

There are 8 workplace guidance documents now available under Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance.

Read more HERE. 

People Plus creates impact through #FeedTheNation

Summary: 

Since the start of the #FeedTheNation campaign 12,000 people have now started in ‘essential’ roles with Staffline. 6,000 of these are completely new workers to Staffline who have moved from industries and roles affected by Covid-19 such as self-employment, hospitality, automotive and retail.

  • PeoplePlus have now reached 553,000 unique users to the Staffline Group websites since campaign go-live. With 120,000 accessing the site directly.
  • Feedthenation.co.uk Website users have increased to 53,000 showing a sustained increase over the past two weeks.
  • PeoplePlus are currently engaging with 700 candidates to support them with transitional training into a new sector/role and have matched those candidates to vacancies

Find out more HERE 

MyKindaFuture adapt HR tech platform to support furloughed workers

Summary:   It’s vital right now to retain key talent, so when possible, businesses can mobilise and get back to market without facing a hiring challenge. Mykindafuture’s employee engagement platform, Connectr, has been redesigned and adapted to support furloughed staff. With Connectr, you can build stronger communication channels, support health and well-being, and upskill furloughed employees. A valued workforce with a strong sense of belonging will be integral in overcoming the challenges of COVID-19.

To find out more contact team@mykindafuture.com or head to www.connectr.co.uk

Springboard offer their digital hospital academy to young people outside of their network

Summary: If you are currently not working or are unable to work due to Covid-19 and you would like to keep busy and to prepare for when social distancing is relaxed – Springboard is here for you. Springboard is offering tailored support to help young people find jobs now and in the future.

Springboard can help you to:

  • Upskill and retrain with over 40 skills modules available for you to complete in your own time
  • Build an impressive looking CV, write a cover letter and give you interview tips / practice
  • Demonstrate your transferable skills to employers

Find out more HERE