Launching the new Made in Pompey programme
Our new Made In Pompey programme kicks off this week, as the next evolution of our successful 100 in 100 campaign, which resulted in 249 apprenticeship, traineeship, and Kickstart scheme placements in the 100 days between 1st March and 6th June 2021. Launched on 1st May 2023, Made in Pompey is a 9-month programme which will focus […]
Explore Your Future to expand into schools
After the success of the Explore Your Future videos, the team are keen to develop this programme into an in-person offer for schools. There is a clear appetite from schools for more opportunities for their students to engage and interact with local employers and businesses. This has encouraged us to reimagine the Explore Your Future offer and […]
Brian Scaddan UK partners with Shaping Portsmouth
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to announce our newest Associate partnership with Brian Scaddan UK, an electrical training provider now branching into apprenticeships. Founded in 1995 by Brian Scaddan, the business was succeeded by a new management team in 2016 who have continued to build on the quality pillars that Brian established. From their HQ in Waterlooville, […]
Gunwharf Quays increases investment in Portsmouth
Gunwharf Quays’ owner, Landsec, has announced a new partnership with Ahead Partnership to build transferrable skills and confidence to support young people into employment. The partnership is funded by Landsec’s new social impact programme, Landsec Futures, a £20m fund which aims to bring more value to the communities where Landsec invests. The programme will see […]
Supporting SEND at The Creative Collective
Discover the incredible and unique pieces of artwork at The Collective, showcasing the talent of pupils from The Solent Academies Trust. Located at the Highbury Arundel Centre building in PO1 1ND. The shop is home to the winning product from the 2023 Shaped by Solent programme. The programme allowed SEND pupils the opportunity to gain invaluable experience […]
Happy Crowdfunding Anniversary to Shaping Portsmouth!
It’s been two years since our Crowdfunder project, Bridging Portsmouth’s Digital Divide, closed successfully and raised £5250 from 65 supporters, led by Husky Patel and Samantha McGrath. EVERY penny went to devices gifted to as many primary schools and vulnerable adults as we could reach. This success led to Portsmouth City Council securing us a further £10,000 […]
Former HSDC Film And TV Production student lands big break with ITV
A former HSDC Film and TV Production student who enjoys “turning ideas into reality” has been given an opportunity of a lifetime with top television presenting duo Ant and Dec. Hayden Kracke, who studied Creative Media Production (Film and TV) from 2019 – 2021 at HSDC South Downs has already celebrated success in the TV […]
Portsmouth conference reaffirms the ‘importance of reading’ in schools
Education leaders in Portsmouth are reaffirming the importance of learning to read, raising standards in literacy across the city. The Portsmouth Education Partnership, which brings together all education providers, partners, and stakeholders, held a teaching and learning conference for professionals in schools, colleges, and early years settings. Through keynote speakers and workshops, the conference focused […]
Launching the Charity Support Network programme
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to announce the pilot launch of our Charity Support Network, and we’re looking for businesses to sign up. Businesses can volunteer their time and expertise to build up a resource bank to provide free support to charities in the Portsmouth area.Charities can then request the support they need, and the Shaping Portsmouth team will […]
Over 500 jobs placements to be Made In Pompey
Following the very successful 100 in 100 campaign in 2021 we are relaunching it as a new programme called Made In Pompey. The essence of this programme is to promote Apprenticeships, Traineeships and Assisted Internships from 1st April 2023 to the 31st January 2024. The plan is to generate over 500 places in our local businesses […]