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Work Related Learning, Careers Information & Guidance and Enterprise Education for Schools and Colleges

Helping your young people meet the challenge of building successful working lives.

Essex Work Skills brings energy, ideas and creative solutions that support Careers Leaders and anyone responsible for Work Related Learning. We help schools or colleges meet the Gatsby Benchmarks by providing high quality events and activities and by brokering successful engagement with our network of employers, business owners and industry leaders.

Mock Interviews

A significant event for young people who report >95% satisfaction with the experience

Workshops

Targeted and bespoke events that address the needs of specific groups

Employer Engagement

EWS has a large network of employers, industry leaders and experts to support Work Related Learning

Essex Work Skills provide activities, events and brokerage services that support the development of employability skills in young people.

The company, which was established in 2009, provides a comprehensive range of flexible, proven programmes that help introduce young people to the skills, attitudes and qualities that are demanded in today’s workplace.

Essex Work Skills works in partnership with schools, colleges and other youth related organisations to provide work related learning, careers & enterprise education and events including Mock Interviews, Enterprise Activities, Business Simulation games, and Employer Engagement, Consultancy & Audit services.

We help schools, academies and colleges meet the statutory requirements for students in Year 12 and above as specified by the DfE and as monitored by Ofsted and Local Authorities. We also help schools to meet the standards set out in the Gatsby Foundation benchmarks.

Essex Work Skills provide activities, events and brokerage services that support the development of employability skills in young people.

The company, which was established in 2009, provides a comprehensive range of flexible, proven programmes that help introduce young people to the skills, attitudes and qualities that are demanded in today’s workplace.

Essex Work Skills works in partnership with schools, colleges and other youth related organisations to provide work related learning, careers & enterprise education and events including Mock Interviews, Enterprise Activities, Business Simulation games, and Employer Engagement, Consultancy & Audit services.

We help schools, academies and colleges meet the statutory requirements for students in Year 12 and above as specified by the DfE and as monitored by Ofsted and Local Authorities. We also help schools to meet the standards set out in the Gatsby Foundation benchmarks.

Key Benefits of Working With Us

Original Programmes – Experienced Facilitators – Flexibility – Value For Money – Supported By Employers

Key Benefits of Working With Us

Original Programmes – Experienced Facilitators – Flexibility – Value For Money – Supported By Employers

  • Programmes and activities that are designed to meet statutory requirements and guidelines
  • Dedicated, knowledgeable and experienced specialists who are flexible and responsive to your needs
  • Comprehensive evaluation of all events
  • Structured and cohesive programmes from Year 8 upwards
  • Significant engagement and input from business leaders, local employers and entrepreneurs
  • Time-saving support for your staff

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Business Support

We recruit and train experienced, enthusiastic and expert volunteers from a wide range of industries and backgrounds to support our events. If you, or your business, would like to join our network, click discover more button to learn more and/or arrange a call to discuss.

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Benefits and Impact

Every event is designed in collaboration to assist your students and our satisfaction surveys provide young people with the opportunity to provide feedback.

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Developing Employability Skills

We have a varied programme of activities that brings out the best in young people from Year 8 onwards and gives them the key skills to make them ready for the workplace and all the steps that lead there. All of our events are coordinated and led by experienced specialists from Essex Work Skills and tailored to your specific requirements.

Examples of events features that can be tailored to your specific needs.

Intro to the world of work

Foundation for work

Preparing for work and life

Individual work guidance

Information about work

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Links to employers

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Skills and attitudes for work

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Personal development

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Enterprise and business skills

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Career and work options

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Personal career management

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Personal financial awareness

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The day was well planned, interviewers were professional, feedback was informative and constructive. There was a 100% positive feedback response from the students enabling them to get valuable experience before their Work Experience in April.

Christopher DobsonThe New Rickstones Academy

The whole process runs smoothly from start to finish ensuring school input at every stage. This ensured both Year 11 and Year 12 events were tailored to our exact specifications. Our mock interview days have proven to be a very positive experience!

Heather McCulloughMoulsham High School

Our school held 3 Enterprise Days for Years 9, 10 and 12. The Year 12 day was totally bespoke for us. I found Essex Work Skills efficient, knowledgeable, accommodating and enthusiastic. All 3 days were a great success which both staff and students thoroughly enjoyed.

Emma McClellandColchester CHS For Girls

All students came away with increased understanding of verbally and non-verbal communication, how to prepare and how to represent their skills and abilities to employers. We feel that our students are much better prepared for their first real interview and have a much better chance of success.

Neal WilcoxThe Helena Romanes School

Essex Work Skills for several years run our Interview Skills programme with great success the service is high quality, professional and value for money. Our students find it a valuable and worthwhile experience whether planning continued education, apprenticeships or employment.

Phil CassHead of careers, The Billericay School