Employer engagement

Developed by Inspiring Worcestershire.

In this document you will be able to understand which are the leading universities locally, the degrees which are most popular, as well as the degrees which have the highest success rates in terms of securing future employment.

The guide also provides details of the leading universities which specialise in degrees relating to certain sectors.

Brought to you by the Inspiring Worcestershire Careers Hub, this resource has been designed to guide you through what you need to know to start your own business.

• How to avoid some of the pitfalls.
• Hints and tips from some successful Entrepreneurs.
• Advice from the experts.

Wondering which career you'd be best suited for? This quiz helps users to map their workplace personality in order to identify the types of jobs that they might be a good fit for.

An insight into how employers can start to become more inclusive, focusing on supporting young people with additional learning needs and disabilities to access meaningful employment. Written for Worcestershire, however aspects are available nationwide.

‘Globally Responsible Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics’ (GRC-STEM) – will help the growing number of job-seekers looking for employment with organisations that prioritise sustainable and ethical concerns.

This online resource asks each individual a series of questions concerning:

1. Their personal requirements from a career and considering their interests in science and technology;
2. The type of work they are interested in; and
3. Their ethical concerns, bearing in mind the global issues that face society.

Immerse Education offers two week programmes in academic subject development with tutors from the University of Oxford and Cambridge. These take place as a residential programme in July and August, with accommodation provided at the universities, and a full programme of support academic and social activities.

There are also options to take part virtually, with an Online Academic Insights programme that runs for two weeks in December, April and throughout July and August. Although this is a fee-paying programme, we have bursaries available, and offer scholarships based on an essay competition open to all students aged 13-18.

These resources have been developed by South Somerset Partnership as part of a transition project for SEND students. The resources pull together key Preparation for Adulthood information that will enable mainstream, special school and FE Careers Leaders to understand the journey and support available for young people with SEND. 

These fun and informative online lessons, delivered by Tech We Can teachers, are aimed at inspiring children aged 8-14 to consider a career in technology.

A careers resource package, featuring videos from a broad range of people working in the space sector along with PowerPoint presentation, teacher resources, student worksheet and ideas for hosting a mini careers event.

Sci4Us have launched a video series, challenging professionals to explain their job at 3-levels: primary school, secondary school and GCSE.

Developed in partnership by Worcestershire Virtual School and the Inspiring Worcestershire Delivery Team.

This reference resource will support the network of Designated Teachers to understand the national and local careers landscape.

The Career Discovery Podcast is a free learning platform dedicated to helping young people broaden their career horizons.