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Looking for work, preparing a resume, interviewing, and landing a job is a learned skill – everyone starts somewhere. For young adults without confidence or family support, or simply never having had a job before, the challenge is ever greater. This year, our 18th Summer effort, the Northern Virginia Educating Youth Through Employment (EYE) Program reached over 180 young adults and placed them into jobs where they earned some money and gained new confidence in their work attitudes. All of our Northern Virginia EYE Young Adults was provided a LinkedIn Learning License to explore new skills and to continue building their education efforts for the year ahead.   Our Northern Virginia Program emphasizes gaining new skills through direct work experience and adding value to an employer’s organization. In my luncheon address to the EYE graduates, I quoted Dr. Martin Luther King by noting “If a man is called to be a streetsweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven played music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, here lived a great streetsweeper who did his job well.” There is so much need for these types of work experience programs for young adults, both in Northern Virginia, all of Virginia and and across the United States. Let’s make this effort a national priority. 

📽️ Delve into our conversation with employers as we analyse the value of neurodiverse perspectives within the workforce and discover how diversity fosters innovation and drives success. 🧩 For National Apprenticeship Week 2024, Dynamic Training partnered with Westminster City Council to host an insightful discussion titled "Advancing Workplace Diversity with SEND Support Strategies," in which employers shared their thoughts on the benefits of diverse hiring practices. #Apprenticeships #NHS #Healthcare https://loom.ly/EnHuyk4

🔴 This weeks' 5 min People and Workplace update looks at: 1) the EHRC updated guidance on sexual harassment and its accompanying 8 step guide - a MUST read for ALL employers ahead of 26 October 2024. 2) a case about constructive unfair dismissal and the fact that once in breach the employer cannot fix it. 3) the new growth and skills levy, which will replace the apprenticeship levy. 4) Guidance on the allocation of tips. If you would like any more info on these, message me. 🔴

Factors such as experience, confidence, desire to fit in with workplace practices, cultural norms, fear of questioning the status quo, and immature cognitive ability to assess hazards and risks collectively impact the safety of young workers AND the duties of employers. A one size fits all approach is a safety management system failure.

How many friends did you have who were 10 years or more older or younger than you at university? And now, in your job? Diversity, in all its forms, increases exponentially when you move into the workforce and forms part of student readiness for employment. Read more about our work with Gradconsult here - and let me know if you might be intreested in joining the other 10 piloting partners already signed up! https://lnkd.in/erzqWAPV

Our latest edition of Monday News has dropped ❗ Our latest issue goes through topics such as: How to spot social anxiety 👁️ Tips and tricks on working with parents and carers 👨👦 How you can reduce your carbon footprint 🌍 Check it out here 👇 https://buff.ly/3xFHNBy #apprenticeship #otjtraining #news

📊 Understanding Vocational Experts Ever wondered what makes a vocational expert stand out? Whether you're new to working with vocational consultants or have experience, it’s crucial to understand their role and methodology. Vocational experts are specialists in job markets, training, and employment trends. They evaluate how individuals with impairments can work, using up-to-date research on labor markets and job opportunities. This expertise is vital for assessing damages in various cases, from personal injury to workers' compensation and beyond. For those new to this field, vocational experts follow consistent methodologies, ensuring reliable and objective assessments. Their work involves analyzing job history, transferable skills, and the labor market to determine employability. 🔍 Learn more about how vocational experts can assist in your cases and what to look for when selecting one. https://lnkd.in/dJ3-suCh

Are you ready to take your #RedSeal exam? Take the Red Seal self-assessment to help you understand your own readiness for challenging your trade's Red Seal exam. Learn more: https://loom.ly/CDpimZk _ #CCDA #BCApprenticeship #RedSealTrades #RedSealPrograms

Insightful reflections from Pegs Bailey in her first blog!

❓Are apprentices engaged under the Apprentices Act, 1961, eligible for compensation under the Employee's Compensation Act, 1923, in case of injury during training? 💡Yes, apprentices engaged under the Apprentices Act, 1961, are eligible for compensation under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923, in case of injury during training. #LaborLaw #LabourCompliance #LabourLaw #EmploymentLaw #LegalInsights #HR #IR #BeGreat #LearnwithShekhar #Shekharganagaluru #HR #Labourlaws #BeGreatPoll #IDAct #Labourcodes #IndianLaws