The Dorset Marvels programme will test approaches on how providing long-term targeted careers guidance in Key Stage 4 can enable students to transition to, and sustain, engagement in a high-quality post-16 destination.
Dorset LEP is working in partnership with Education Development Trust to deliver a new careers guidance programme funded via the Effective Transition Fund.
The Dorset Marvels programme will test approaches on how providing long-term targeted careers guidance in Key Stage 4 can enable students to transition to, and sustain, engagement in a high-quality post-16 destination.
Emerging evidence reveals that younger workers and those young people about to enter the labour market are among those most affected by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the labour market. There is a growing concern that these young people are falling out of the education, employment or training systems and therefore preventative support is required for those most at risk.
Education Development Trust’s careers advisers will deliver quality careers guidance, employability support and work-related learning via fortnightly interventions to around 130 young people, across ten schools in Dorset and BCP council areas. The programme will run from June 2022 whilst students are in year 10, until February 2024, to ensure that each student is settled into their post 16 destination.
Bespoke support will be provided to each student to help them increase their motivation and confidence and overcome any barriers they may face in achieving a successful transition to a high-quality post-16 destination.
Education Development Trust are encouraging any employers based in Dorset, who could support students to experience the world of work, to contact the programme Relationship Manager, Wendy Phillips at dorsetmarvels@educationdevelopmenttrust.com
If you are interested in finding out more about the programme, please contact us on dorsetmarvels@educationdevelopmenttrust.com
