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Link-Ed, who build the vital bridges between education and the world of work, have held an event at the Anglia Ruskin University for Year 8 pupils in Essex. The event happened on Tuesday 8th July 2008. The event specifically targeted pupils who were unsure of what career path to take. In Year 9, the pupils will take options for their GCSE's; therefore, to ensure maximum knowledge of all the careers available, Link-Ed have opened their minds to careers and jobs, that they may not have considered, in construction and the built environment sector - one of the most important economic sectors in the UK. They have also found out about the new Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment, which will be piloted in Essex 2009. Robert West, Consortium Director of Link-Ed said, "The Government recognises the importance of developing our built environment for the benefit of future generations. This event was a real opportunity for education and business to work together to heighten interest from young people of all abilities, male and female, in the wide range of highly professional career opportunities available in this employment sector." Link-Ed is the main 'umbrella' for a range of agencies, companies and educational establishments in Essex, Southend and Thurrock who support Link-Ed through events like this.
Focus of the Construction and Built Environment Diploma The Diplomas will be introduced into schools and colleges in September 2008 and a major and essential aspect of the Diplomas is Employer Engagement. Link-Ed, on behalf of EBL East, has been funded by the Learning and Skills Council to see how employers can support the Diplomas on a regional rather than local basis.To find out more information and receive a copy of the Employer Engagement Information Sheet which contains details about the Project and will be circulated over the next few months, please contact the Project Manager, Tim Holmes on 07889 059483.
Following the successful response to our launch conference in December we are now looking at developing a range of initiatives in order to move the project forward so that we can work towards fulfilling our visions, aim and objectives which are: Vision: To foster a greater awareness and understanding in Essex of Construction and the Built Environment and it's impact on our lives. Aim: To bring together a range of organisations under the Link-Ed umbrella to promote construction and the built environment. Objectives: To develop and implement a programme of initiatives aimed at encouraging young people to develop an interest and expertise in the widest possible range of career opportunities in this employment sector. This is an exciting time for the development of this initiative as there are so many opportunties for young people of all abilities and attributes in this diverse employment sector, and our experience has shown that once young people are exposed to curriculum initiatives relating to construction and the built environment they are engaged in such a positive way. Our intention is now to capitalise on the enthusiasm shown by developing a range of activities to support the development of Construction and the Built Environment across Essex, Thurrock and Southend. We have analysed the responses to the conference questionnaire and produced a set of the activities we would wish to offer. To find out more, please contact the Project Director, Tony Groom via e-mail tg@link-ed.org.
