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Helping students in Southampton and Portsmouth

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Volunteer to help prepare students for the world of work by sharing your knowledge and experience.

ebp South have a number of opportunities listed below for you to inspire the next generation.

Monday 25th

June 2018

Wildern School, Hedge End, Southampton 08.30 – 13.30 Mock Interview Day - Year 10
Students will take part in mock interviews.  Students will have prepared a CV and gained an understanding of how to prepare and what employers are looking for from their interview preparation day. We are seeking volunteers to attend to interview students for a general role and provide feedback on the experience.
Tuesday 26thJune 2018 Wildern School, Hedge End, Southampton 08.30 – 13.30 Mock Interview Day - Year 10
See above
Tuesday 10thJuly 2018 King Richard School, Portsmouth 08.30 – 15.35 Interview Preparation Day - Year 10
Students will take part in workshops on CV preparation, body language, interview skills, and assessment centres to prepare them for their mock interview day later on.  Students will gain an understanding of how to prepare and what employers are looking for.  We are seeking volunteers to run workshops to help prepare students for the world of work.
Thursday 12thJuly 2018 King Richard School, Portsmouth 08.30 – 13.30 Mock Interview Day - Year 10
See above
Thursday 12th July 2018 Crofton School, Stubbington TBC Business Speed Networking – Year 9
This event will enable students to meet a variety of business professionals and to discuss with them their careers, the sectors, the company and routes into different jobs. The aim is to inspire the students about their options after leaving school.  We are seeking volunteers to attend the networking session, speaking to students every 10 minutes about all aspects of the business/their role.
Friday 13th July   2018 King Richard School, Portsmouth 11.00 – 13.00 Business Speed Networking – Year 9
See above
Tuesday 17thJuly 2018 Park Community School, Havant 08.15 – 14.45 Enterprise Day - Year 7
Students will work on marketing, finance, sales and presentation skills to design a new product and business plan.  Students will have already created an idea and will work through these workshops to further develop their ideas and their business.  We are seeking volunteers from business to support the students whilst they are working on their business ideas.
Wednesday 18thJuly 2018 Park Community School, Havant 08.00 – 14.45 Employability Skills Day – Year 9
Students will take part in interactive workshops provided and delivered by yourself; students will find out about careers and be inspired to think about their future career choices as well as developing employability skills such as teamwork and communication.   We are seeking volunteers to run workshops to help prepare students for the world of work.

If you are interested in taking part in any of these activities please email us stating which date and opportunity.

Before expressing your interest, please discuss this learning/volunteering opportunity with your line manager to ensure you are able to take the time away from your work. Any T&S to be paid by your home department.

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