Employability Coordinator

• Jan 2022 - Present

Evolve Apprentices manage the Construction Industry Training Board Shared Apprenticeship Scheme in London. We are also a Kickstart gateway organisation, and will be managing an ESF funded employability project from February 2021. We are a not for profit organisation and registered Social Enterprise, aiming to deliver social value and provide opportunities for disadvantaged groups. To find out more about us, please visit our website at www.evolveuk.org. My role provides operational support to the Evolve team with the aim of sourcing, recruiting and managing Kickstart candidates and Apprentices. The role will also ensure that partnerships with contractors and local organisations are developed and maintained, ensuring a high level of client service is offered at all times. My role also includes developing effective partnerships in the delivery of Evolve's programmes, carrying out regular reviews with Apprentices/Kickstart candidates and their host contractor, maintaining accurate records, identifying new business opportunities, providing employability advice and guidance, to include interview skills, in-work etiquette and careers guidance, managing a caseload of individuals looking for employment and training opportunities, recruiting Apprentices for the programme and working collaboratively with contractors to secure successful work placement programmes for Apprentices. Show less

Schools and Programme Coordinator

• Oct 2019 - Jan 2022

Developing effective long-term working relationships with schools/community groups, engaging with young people aged 11-19 who are/area at risk of becoming NEET, delivering school based and social/community programmes in line with Gatsby Benchmarks and local construction industries Corporate and Social Responsibility obligations. (CSR). Developing effective long-term working relationships with schools/community groups, engaging with young people aged 11-19 who are/area at risk of becoming NEET, delivering school based and social/community programmes in line with Gatsby Benchmarks and local construction industries Corporate and Social Responsibility obligations. (CSR).

KS5 Mentor/Work Placement Coordinator

• Feb 2019 - Oct 2019

Working specifically in the Sixth Form with individual and small groups of Key Stage 5 students to help enhance their learning and pastoral experience whilst also supporting the Health and Social Care department in administering the work placement Level 3 National Extended Diploma programme for BTEC learners. Responsibilities include:- Coaching and mentoring sixth form students, offering pastoral support in line with learning and careers guidance to encourage engagement, attainment and making well-informed career destination choices. Strategic Planning to develop Placement Provision in a range of health and social care sectors, undertaking necessary work placement risk assessments before assigning learners. Maintaining excellent employer relationships to aid successful completion of work placements and BTEC mandatory units. Developing an agreed framework and plan of action with all employers involved in the programme, introducing clear milestones and opportunities for continuous dialogue and feedback. Regular placement observation/assessment visits to complete paperwork and ensure all required activities are actioned as per course specifications. Supporting learners with DBS applications, employer communication and induction processes. Implementing intervention and monitoring strategies with students to set up targets, personalised action plans and study plans. Delivering timetabled academic skills/covering lessons as required, implementing Gatsby Benchmarks as standard. Show less

Training Advisor

• Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

Providing advice and guidance to potential apprenticeship learners, employers and childcare providers, ensuring that learners are on the correct courses and that training provision meets the needs of the businesses. Providing advice and guidance to potential apprenticeship learners, employers and childcare providers, ensuring that learners are on the correct courses and that training provision meets the needs of the businesses.

Early Help and Additional Support Worker (Undergraduate Work Placement)

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2018

Responsible for providing a high quality, effective and responsive Early Help Additional Support offer to children, young people and families, involving assessing, planning and delivering 1:1 support tailored to their specific needs underpinned by the Signs of Safety model. Responsible for providing a high quality, effective and responsive Early Help Additional Support offer to children, young people and families, involving assessing, planning and delivering 1:1 support tailored to their specific needs underpinned by the Signs of Safety model.

Trainer

• Sep 2015 - Jul 2017

E2W Enabling Futures develop and deliver a comprehensive career programme into schools, including Early Career Choices, Career Pathways and Employability Skills We highlight the career pathways to students including higher level apprenticeships, insight days and work experience E2W Enabling Futures aim is to ensure students have the best opportunity to work with corporate partners, and develop clear insights into the world of work, and how to prepare themselves to be successful. E2W Enabling Futures develop and deliver a comprehensive career programme into schools, including Early Career Choices, Career Pathways and Employability Skills We highlight the career pathways to students including higher level apprenticeships, insight days and work experience E2W Enabling Futures aim is to ensure students have the best opportunity to work with corporate partners, and develop clear insights into the world of work, and how to prepare themselves to be successful.

Team Leader

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

Planning and delivering initial induction events prior to taking young people aged 15-17 to a residential setting. Encourage, develop and coordinate participants to ensure they successfully work through each stage of the programme to help guarantee completion in order to graduate, playing a key role in contributing and overseeing the risk management of the programme. Provided relevant Information, Advice and Guidance to improve every learner’s employability prospects (including delivery of CV writing, Interview Techniques, and Cover Letters). Worked alongside the participants to establish their Social Action Project and deliver in the local community, providing opportunity, support and advice where needed. Show less

Employability Mentor

• Aug 2011 - Sep 2015

My intention is to support and guide young people to help improve their employability BEFORE they leave full time education and prevent them from becoming yet another NEET statistic. Through my experience and knowledge, I strongly believe that there is a huge gap in the market where employability issues are not being addressed early enough in schools. Employability training is not being positively implemented to encourage young people to change their attitudes towards the world of work and appreciate that:- • There are available jobs once they leave school • They are capable of gaining a job in the career of their choice • University can be an option, whatever the fees may be. Over a number of years, the UK has had a large number of young people who are leaving school and immediately becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) due to their inability to apply for employment or gain access to further/higher education. In addition the attitude of young people most certainly needs to be addressed by instilling confidence and motivation through the right delivery, encouraging a ‘can-do’ environment within the classroom rather than the more passive policy adopted by competitors. Encouraging students to participate in practical group sessions (CV writing, employability/life skills, volunteering opportunities and work placements) will almost certainly help improve young people’s expectations in the world of work. Positive Progressions main aim is to include everyone in playing an active role in the success of the young people of Medway. This will not just include the students themselves but it will encourage participation from local schools, local employers, parents/carers, community groups and society as a whole. The benefits to all concerned will be monitored and shared via a number of media projects to encourage pride and respect for the young people of Medway. Show less

Traineeship Engagement Consultant

• Jan 2015 - May 2015

Hit Training Traineeships help young people who want to get an apprenticeship or job within the Hospitality and Catering sector but do not yet have the appropriate skills or experience. Hit Training Traineeships prepare young people, aged 16 to 24, for their future careers by helping them to become ‘work ready’. Hit Traineeships provide the essential work preparation training, maths and English and work experience needed to get an apprenticeship or other job, gaining qualifications throughout the programme including Employability, Functional Skills and sector specific qualifications such as Food and Hygiene. My role is to engage with young people who are aged 16-24 who are NEET and have not yet achieved a Level 3 or equivalent qualification. I am also responsible for matching the learners with suitable work placements by engaging with employers throughout the whole of Kent.. Show less

Placement Coach

• May 2014 - Jan 2015

Supporting clients prior to and during work placement activity, ensuring they meet employer expectations and complete their respective programmes and providing them with effective and relevant information, advice and guidance. Supporting clients prior to and during work placement activity, ensuring they meet employer expectations and complete their respective programmes and providing them with effective and relevant information, advice and guidance.

Freelance Business Development

• Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

Introduce employers of 16-24 year olds to the benefits of Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships by promotion and work based delivery of SFA fully funded Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications including Retail, Customer Service, Business Administration, Team Leading and Management. Email me at julie.kemsley@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding eligibility or to arrange a meeting. Currently delivering in Kent, London, Sussex, Cambridge, Bedfordshire and Essex. Please note that funding is uncapped and available now. Show less

Apprentice Support Consultant

• Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

Prepare and motivate potential Apprentices for employment interviews, including research and practice interviews. Provide feedback to unsuitable applicants and advise on appropriate steps to take to prepare for future applications, together signposting available/suitable training. Induct successful Apprentices as to the expectations of Host employers and SEAC, embedding policies including Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity as standard. Maintain a professional and friendly approach towards all stakeholders, colleagues, individuals and organisations through my contact as a SEAC employee. Work in conjunction with the Employer Engagement Consultant and Operations Manager, having a firm understanding of their roles in order to cover/assist when required. Employ strategies to help develop new employer relationships, introducing them to the benefits of working with SEAC, apprenticeships and work placements. Attend all meetings, events and conferences as, when and where required by the Operations Manager and the SEAC Board. Efficient administration duties including essential and general paperwork being completed in a timely and effective manner, recording essential information in line with company procedures to ensure detailed recording and clear audit trails. Attend any training as required to support effective undertaking of the post. Maintain and update knowledge of local labour market, vocational training industry and work based learning sector. Working to and exceeding set targets as agreed with line management. Comply with all company policies and procedures including Health and Safety, Equality & Diversity and Data Protection. Show less

Sales Consultant/Employability & Skills Advisor

• Jan 2008 - Mar 2010

In my initial role with JHP Training as Sales Consultant, I was responsible for developing links with employers in order to promote JHP Training’s range of services. It was my main aim to help the employer realise the idea that vocational training can be used to enhance their future and skills. In May 2009, due to achieving consistent success in engaging both employers and learners as to the benefits of apprenticeships, volunteering opportunities and work placements, I was encouraged by JHP Training to take on the role of Employability & Skills Advisor. My responsibilities remained the same but I was more focussed in providing opportunities to 16-18 year olds to progress to sustainable employment/progression opportunities. This was achieved by providing 1:1 guidance and support to a caseload of customers and matching individual learners to positive outcomes such as employment, apprenticeship or college in their chosen vocational area Show less

E2E Administrator/Key Stage 4 Support Officer

• Sep 2003 - Dec 2006

Eurobond Trading Assistant

• 1992 - 2001