Teacher Encounters

A meaningful interaction between teachers and employers.

Workplace visits for teachers across Dorset.

Teacher Encounters supports education staff to increase their knowledge, confidence and understanding of careers available, educational pathways and skills needed to grow the economy. As a result, teachers will link employer experiences into the curriculum.

Teacher Encounters benefit everyone involved; Teachers gain an understanding of the world of work, including available pathways such as Apprenticeships and T-Levels.

Teachers disseminate acquired knowledge through curriculum teaching and their advice to young people.

Employers can showcase their organisation and promote required skills.

Creative Industries Encounter, delivered by Lighthouse, Poole

Teacher encounters with employers are having long-term impacts:

92% of teachers said it's increased their conversations with students about careers and pathways.
80% are engaging more employers in the classroom.
62% of teachers reported students are more motivated to study.
More than 3/4s of teachers said they would have benefited from this at the beginning of their careers.

Benefits for the school:

A meaningful experience of the world of work.
The opportunity to understand recruitment and skills needed by employers within their taught curriculum area.
An understanding of the different technical, vocational and educational options and pathways.
An understanding of how industry's are growing and changing.
Information to take back to their institution to inspire colleagues and young people.
Links with local employers to support syllabus development.
Networking opportunities with other teachers and peers.

For more information or to express an interest, please email dorsetcareershub@bournemouth.ac.uk

Employers:

Do you want to ensure young people in education know about your industry and the skills needed to thrive in your business?

Are you keen to help teachers stay up to date with your industry and bring this to life in their lessons?

Inviting teachers into your workplace for a few hours, a few days, or even longer has benefits for your business, for teachers, and importantly, for the young people that will form the workforce of the future.

For more information or to express an interest, please email dorsetcareershub@bournemouth.ac.uk