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Why employers
land a job with a bright future.
According to Phil Selwood, employer services
EMPLOYERS stand to get a lot out of the diploma programme, especially Work placement
if they are able to put something into it. Businesses around Peterborough
are already lending their support and reaping the benefits. Your business
FAQs answered
could get involved too. There are many ways to get involved and many cost What role does work experience
nothing but a little bit of your time. play in the diplomas?
At least ten days of work
experience form part of the
diploma, giving students
Some fast facts about an insight into what work
the new diplomas is really like in a particular
sector without committing
These four diplomas were offered in Peterborough from to a career in it.
September 2009: IT; Creative and Media; Society, How does it help?
Health and Development; Hair and Beauty. It provides students with
an opportunity to learn
Three more diplomas will be offered from September about the skills and personal
2010: Construction and the Built Environment; qualities, careers, roles
Sport and Active Leisure; Business, Administration
and structures that they
and Finance.
would expect to find in
a workplace or company,
Looking further ahead, these subjects are planned
as well as understanding
from September 2011 and the delivering organisations
are looking for businesses to get involved now: the different functions of
Hospitality; Retail Business; Engineering; people in that industry.
Manufacturing and Product Design; Environmental Students can also see how
and Land Based Studies; Public Services; Travel and their classroom learning
Tourism. fits in with working life.
They may also get an
There are many ways you can help with the existing idea about enterprise and
and planned diplomas, including: offering specialist entrepreneurial ability.
sessions in the classroom, setting projects or
OK, what do I have to do?
assignments, mentoring a student, teacher shadowing,
Just tell us what you can
judging competitions and work placements (see details
right). offer. We support the
students and employer
If you or your organisation want to get involved with before and during the
preparing young people for an exciting future, call placements; to ensure that
01733 310670 now. maximum benefit is drawn
from the experience and to
Diplomas are new qualifications for 14-19-year-olds. minimise the workload for
There are three levels to study at. A Foundation the employer.
Diploma is equivalent to five GCSEs at grades D-G.
The Higher Diploma is equivalent to seven GCSEs at If you would like to be involved
in the diploma programme,
grades A*-C. An Advanced Diploma is equivalent to contact Sue Addison on:
3.5 A levels. 01733 310670 or email:
info@winning-leaders.co.uk.
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