Aspirations
By bringing the world of work to life through a variety of encounters with people at work, we aim to inspire people about possible futures and empower them to succeed. The people we work with may have limited access to role models, professional networks and opportunities and limited or no experience of higher education in their family. It is likely that they will lack confidence, motivation and will have low aspirations.
We are working in partnership with The Place, bringing together schools, Higher Education Institutions, City of York Council and employers to provide a safe space for children to learn and grow and adults to connect and access support and training. York Cares will lead on the delivery of an employability strand for the centre.
Right to Read
For more information about the Right to Read programme and for details of the next employee-volunteer training session, visit the Right to Read webpage.
What? 1:1 reading support for primary school children to improve literacy and provide encounters with positive role models
Where? Local primary schools
When? Once a week or fortnight for a minimum of one academic term. Recruitment and training takes place three times a year (March, July and December)
Who? Individuals
Day in the Life
What? An hour-long interactive session to introduce primary school children to the world of work
Where? Local primary schools
When? School term-time
Who? Small teams
Insight into Industry
What? Three or four half-day sessions, one of which is hosted at the employer, providing an in-depth look at a sector
Where? Local primary schools
When? School term-time
Who? Small teams
Education to Employment
What? Themed interactive academic outreach sessions linked to specific sectors to demonstrate the link between education and employment
Where? At the University of York, York St John University or local primary schools
When? School term-time
Who? Individuals or small teams
City Connect
What? Interactive sessions for families to bring the world of work to life
Where? Hosted at employers or community venues
When? After school and during the school holidays
Who? Small teams
Behind the Scenes
What? Workplace visits for small groups, providing an insight into the range of roles available within the organisation and their related career paths.
Where? Hosted at employers
When? Throughout the year
Who? Small teams
Skills Workshops
What? Employability skills workshops for small groups, to improve understanding of routes to employment and work practice
Where? Hosted at employers
When? Throughout the year
Who? Small teams
Work Tasters
What? Short-term, flexible opportunities for shadowing in the workplace
Where? Hosted at employers
When? Throughout the year
Who? Individuals
Project Dare
What? Two or three half-day sessions, one of which is hosted at the employer, to challenge pupils to apply their academic learning to solve a real-world problem
Where? Local secondary schools
When? School term-time
Who? Small teams
Read our Children and Young People’s Safeguarding Policy.
