For those of you who don't know (where have you been?!)
NAW is a nationwide celebration of Apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, business and the economy.
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| DiVA Employer Open Morning |
Kick starting the week was our very own Employer Event held at Channel 4. Like apprentices, employers can be confused about how apprenticeships work. We solve their problem by breaking down the process in simple terms. We also introduce them to an apprentice or two.
Sadly our guest (apprentice) speakers fell ill so I had to step in at like no notice. Thankfully, I was more nervous about people not turning up to my first employer event than I was at speaking. So me and my unprepared self winged it. I entertained our guests with stories about what my journey had been like so far, how my training has helped me and my day to day life; long story short, I think I did pretty well. Many wished me luck at the end and asked to keep in contact.
We had a good turnout with companies such as Creative Skillset, The Princes Trust and Islington Council represented.
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| Simon Devereux and Nathan Patience |
Big thanks to Simon Devereux, People Development Specialist at Channel 4 for hosting us (you might have seen his picture on the London Underground).
Next up... Woolwich Careers Fair which took place at Charlton Football club.
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| Charlton Football Grounds |
The staff at the Job Centre were very pleased to have us; we had people queuing for our stand and I hadn't even set up yet.
This time, I had an apprentice... my Director Arit Eminue. We decided to job swap (more about that later).
I think it's fair to say my Director had a harsher approach than me, quizzing people and re-writing their CV on the spot. Though the advice was valuable and witnessing it was rather humorous I suggested being a tad more gentler.
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| Arit Eminue at the Woolwich Careers Fair |
I think it's fair to say my Director had a harsher approach than me, quizzing people and re-writing their CV on the spot. Though the advice was valuable and witnessing it was rather humorous I suggested being a tad more gentler.
Towards the end she really enjoyed it and many people interested in what we do asked whether they could stay in contact. Plus we got a load of sign ups to our mailing list.
Back at the office I swapped jobs with Arit.
She really got into being me - she even wore my glasses. I sent out emails and took phone calls on her behalf to get a feel of what she deals with on a daily basis. I must admit I enjoyed sitting in the lead DiVA chair and being in charge of the office.
Next up... #TAKEOVER 2 - an event organised by Channel 4 Apprentices fro wanna be apprentices. The apprentices showcased a film they made as well as a panel of represent and graduate apprentices for the audience to ask questions and network.
Personally, I think it is really important to hear from and talk to your fellow apprentices; you both are experiencing the same thing and it's a good way to share stories, offer advice and tips and even talk about times when you find things difficult. It was comforting and inspiring hearing their stories and seeing how finishing their apprenticeship has benefited them. This drew our activities for the week to a close and it was such a good event to end on.
Overall I think it's safe to say NAW went well and we did our fair bit to help get apprenticeships noticed. Yay for Team DiVA. So until next time.
Keep and eye out for our video documenting my job swap and NAW.
Back at the office I swapped jobs with Arit.
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| Arit Eminue and Selene Shaw |
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| Selene Shaw at Arit's Desk |
She really got into being me - she even wore my glasses. I sent out emails and took phone calls on her behalf to get a feel of what she deals with on a daily basis. I must admit I enjoyed sitting in the lead DiVA chair and being in charge of the office.
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| #TAKEOVER 2 at Channel 4 |
Personally, I think it is really important to hear from and talk to your fellow apprentices; you both are experiencing the same thing and it's a good way to share stories, offer advice and tips and even talk about times when you find things difficult. It was comforting and inspiring hearing their stories and seeing how finishing their apprenticeship has benefited them. This drew our activities for the week to a close and it was such a good event to end on.
Overall I think it's safe to say NAW went well and we did our fair bit to help get apprenticeships noticed. Yay for Team DiVA. So until next time.
Keep and eye out for our video documenting my job swap and NAW.
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