EMPLOYERS - HOW YOU CAN HELP

Our leaners at Rivermead Inclusive Trust are all outstanding and unique individuals with varying strong skills and interests and we are working hard to grow and develop the employees of the future regardless of what special educational needs they have. We are so excited to work with local employers who can help us build their career aspirations, develop their employability skills and educate our learners about the exciting industries in Medway and Kent.

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INSPIRE YOUNG MINDS

Being a part of our business support network will provide you with moments of great satisfaction and you will be making a difference to our learners as well as taking on an exciting challenge. Having employers like you helping to inspire young minds and transform attitudes through a range of activities and opportunities is the foundation of an excellent careers programme as set out by the Gatsby Foundation’s eight benchmarks of good practice and the Careers & Enterprise Company.

 

Rivermead School has the benefit of a key business volunteer who works with us on a strategic level, encouraging the development of our careers programme and connecting us to the business community across the Medway and Kent area. This role is recognised nationally as an Enterprise Adviser (EA) and they are part of the Medway Enterprise Adviser Network supporting the connection between careers education and the business sector. If you are interested in becoming an EA for the Medway area, please contact melanie.phelps@medway.gov.uk who will be able to tell you more about the role.

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Our current EA is Rob Black and Rob would be delighted to to have a chat with you about getting involved in our careers programme.

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WAYS TO SUPPORT

• Be part of our mock interviews with year 10 or 11 learners and help them structure their CV’s

• Get involved in extracurricular clubs and activities

• Give an inspiring talk based on your industry or job role (in person or virtually)

• Provide a coaching/mentoring service through a structured programme

• Run a hands on workshop with activities relating to your area of expertise

• Be a part of our discussions about pathways after school, for example apprenticeships

• Help champion specific issues and challenge barriers in the workplace around gender stereotyping, disability etc

• Help bring a subject lesson to life by linking it to your industry

• Become an ambassador supporting employment routes for young people with special educational needs and disabilities and offer a work experience placement that is co-supported by the school

• Provide a supported internship opportunity.

 

The list is endless.

 

HOW WORKING WITH US WILL BENEFIT YOU

By getting involved with Rivermead, you will be raising the profile of young people with special educational needs and supporting them into future workforces and preparing them for adulthood. You will also develop new skills for your staff, forge community links and build a positive profile for your company.

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We will support you throughout your visit to us to ensure we maximise the use of your valuable time. The Careers & Transitions Coordinator will:

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• Be your main point of contact for all enquiries

• Organise pre-meets/discussions/information for activities you sign up to

• Provide you with details of local arrangements including parking, facilities and our safeguarding policy

• Conduct a short evaluation with you to ensure we are getting things right

• With your permission, add you to our network and keep you up to date with future activities.

 

Please contact us via the school office on 01634 338348 or email: rmcareers@rivermeadinclusivetrust.org