
Explore Your Future
Led By: Chloe Bolton – Enterprise & Skills Executive (Careers), Portsmouth City Council
The aim of this programme is to support students from years 9 to 11, to better understand the world of work and the local labour market, providing an early employer intervention for students to encourage career conversations and support improved student aspirations.
Business leaders and industry professionals will share their personal and professional journeys with students in an informal and relaxed setting, fostering a comfortable atmosphere.
Each workshop will be developed in collaboration with a Shaping Portsmouth partner. Schools will have the option to choose from a range of sectors, and can work with Shaping Portsmouth to build a bespoke session that meets the needs and requirements of the school and their students.
Objectives
- To inspire Portsmouth’s young people from Year 9-11 through the real-life experiences using a diverse pool of role models.
- To connect the future workforce with local businesses, support schools with motivating employment stories.
- To provide students with a better understanding of local business sectors and industries to help them gain a better understanding of how they operate.
- To inspire students to think about their future careers.
- To create networking opportunities for students by allowing them to meet and interact with local business and industry professionals.
Current Initiatives
Impact
- Successful sessions delivered across five schools.
- Video library of 42 career stories from a variety of job sectors.
Explore Your Future is delivered in partnership with:
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