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Grange Technology College quiz the professionals
Panellists from a range of businesses and industries were quizzed by Year 9 and 10 students from Grange Technology College in Bradford earlier this month, with over 600 students getting the chance to hear from local employers.
Read more >>20 Dec 2017
Cross Gates Primary School take over Ahead Partnership
On Friday 24 November, the National Takeover Challenge hit Ahead Partnership when a group of Year 5 and 6 pupils took over our office for a full day of business activities.
Read more >>13 Dec 2017
Premier Farnell Technology Challenge sees Prince Henry's Grammar School take the title
Today was the Premier Farnell Technology Challenge, which brought together teams from schools and colleges from Leeds, Bradford, Calderdale and Wakefield. Each was tasked with meeting the brief to create a working prototype of a piece of technology that would help someone with a physical or sensory impairment.
Read more >>05 Dec 2017
Students showcase prototypes in regional final of Premier Farnell Technology Challenge
Each winning team will take to the stage to present to a panel of judges as they showcase the working prototype of a piece of technology that they have developed to meet the brief of helping someone with a physical or sensory impairment.
Read more >>30 Nov 2017
#INLEEDSDAY2017 to launch with support from Northern Powerhouse Minister
#INLEEDSDAY2017, an initiative that aims to support graduate retention across Leeds, has attracted support from Jake Berry, the Northern Powerhouse Minister.
Read more >>27 Nov 2017
The Co-operative Academy Leeds explore Routes into Employment
Year 8 students from The Co-operative Academy of Leeds took part in an interactive Routes into Employment Day with business volunteers from a range of local employers earlier this month.
Read more >>22 Nov 2017
Pontefract pupils Light Up Yorkshire with Northern Powergrid
Five pupils from The Rookeries Carleton Junior & Infant School in Pontefract took centre spot at the Wakefield Light Switch on after winning the ‘Northern Powergrid Light up Yorkshire competition’ to design their own Christmas light which featured in the Wakefield 2017 light display.
Read more >>22 Nov 2017
Strategic appointment to support Make the Grade in South Yorkshire
It is with great excitement that we welcome our most recent addition to the team; Dani Grant has joined us as Partnership Development Manager for South Yorkshire. This is a huge step forward for us and reinforces our strategic commitment to Sheffield and the wider district.
Read more >>17 Nov 2017
92% consider their future careers choices thanks to the Premier Farnell Technology Challenge
We have some great news to share. Feedback from 400 students that are involved in the Premier Farnell Technology Challenge has reported that 92% of students taking part have said that it has raised their awareness of the different types of careers that are available to them.
Read more >>16 Nov 2017
Students and businesses encouraged to 'Make the Grade' in Sheffield
Ahead Partnership will extend our nationwide Make the Grade programme when it launches in Sheffield on 8 November. Calling upon organisations, schools and colleges from the South Yorkshire region to get involved, the Make the Grade programme brings businesses and educators together to give every young person inspiration and ideas, regardless of their background.
Read more >>14 Nov 2017
Outwood Grange Academy students get first taste of Make the Grade
Business volunteers from Arena Group, O2, XPO Logistics and Plexus Law were among the professionals giving Outwood Grange Academy students in Wakefield their first taste of a real interview last month.
Read more >>07 Nov 2017
Girls Can Do It Too launches for second year
Last week saw the launch of Girls Can Do It Too, an exciting project from Land Sec which is set to inspire young women to explore careers in construction for the second year.
Read more >>06 Nov 2017
BUSINESS BLOG: Our experience of being a Make the Grade partner by RBS
NatWest helps customers at all stages in their lives, from opening student accounts, to buying their first home, setting up a business, and saving for retirement. As part of our wider commitment to our communities, we encourage our staff to take part in skills-based volunteering through Make the Grade.
Read more >>02 Nov 2017
Guiseley School students master interview technique with the help of local businesses
Business volunteers from O2, JM Glendinning, Yorkshire Building Society and Easypay Services were among the professionals giving Guiseley School students their first taste of a real interview this week.
Read more >>05 Oct 2017
Ahead Partnership named Regional Winners in British Chamber Business Awards 2017
We're delighted that Ahead Partnership has been announced regional winners for the Education & Business Partnership Award at the Chamber Business Awards 2017.
Read more >>26 Sep 2017
Premier Farnell Technology Challenge inspires next generation of coders
Students from sixteen schools and colleges across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and Calderdale are getting an introduction to the world of technology with the help of global technology firm Premier Farnell.
Read more >>25 Sep 2017
Results Day - the good, the bad and the ugly
With the sound of students across the country ripping open their GCSE and A-Level results envelopes this week and next, the media are focusing on the lowest University application rate in eight years and local success stories. But what about the way Results Day affects young people on an individual basis?
Read more >>16 Aug 2017
Social Mobility in the UK: over-looking soft skills could be as big a threat to employability as job-pinching robots, automation and AI
The Sutton Trust’s new report has been causing a bit of a stir. Articles have drawn attention to the report’s prophetic warnings about technological disruption, the advancement of robotics and Artificial Intelligence. But are we missing the bigger picture on skills?
Read more >>11 Aug 2017
Titus Salt School get stuck into STEM Day in Bradford
120 students from Titus Salt School in Bradford got a closer look at how STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects can lead to successful and diverse careers with the help of volunteers from Wates, Turner & Townsend, University of Bradford, Let's Get Computing and Yeme Architects.
Read more >>27 Jul 2017
Year 9 get an introduction to the world of engineering with WYG
Year 9 students from Abbey Grange C of E Academy in Leeds and Lightcliffe Academy in Halifax took part in an interactive engineering day with business volunteers from global engineering consultants WYG last month.
Read more >>27 Jul 2017
Rodillian Academy sixth form tackle life skills
Year 12 students at Rodillian Academy in Leeds took part in an interactive Life Skills Day last week, with 80 young people building vital soft skills with a series of fun, practical activities with employers.
Read more >>20 Jul 2017
Sixth form students get a taste of sweet success with Gateley plc
Year 12 students from Bordesley Green Girls' School took on the Just Desserts Challenge hosted by national law firm Gateley Plc at their offices in Birmingham this month.
Read more >>19 Jul 2017
My work experience at Ahead Partnership
In July we were asked if Matida, a student at Leeds West Academy, could join our marketing team to get some hands-on learning about the industry and the skills she would need to succeed. Here, she tells us what it was like to do work experience and why she would recommend it to all young people.
Read more >>19 Jul 2017
King Edward's School explore the diversity of STEM with Ahead Partnership
Over 100 Year 10 students from King Edward's School in Birmingham took part in an interactive STEM Day last week. The day profiled routes into STEM careers and local employers delivered a series of mini-challenges focused around coding, engineering, mathematics and bioscience.
Read more >>18 Jul 2017
Ahead Partnership win top award at Leeds Trinity University Employability Awards 2017
We're delighted that last week Ahead Partnership was announced Most Rewarding Professional Placement at the Leeds Trinity University Employability Awards 2017. The awards were presented by Leeds Trinity University in recognition of businesses and organisations who offer outstanding work experience.
Read more >>17 Jul 2017
BUSINESS BLOG: Arup's experience of Make the Grade
We’re a unique and independent organisation because we are owned by our employees, so we can make sound decisions for the future, choose our own clients and deliver solutions that are high in quality and value. We really want to make a positive difference in the world – and that starts with looking for the best and brightest talent to join us.
Read more >>04 Jul 2017
White Rose Shopping Centre support students in South Leeds
White Rose Shopping Centre has supported over 1700 students this academic year in a bid to boost employability skills and raise awareness of the career opportunities available in retail, management and property development.
Read more >>04 Jul 2017
Crawshaw Academy mentoring success for the sixth year
Year 9 students from Crawshaw Academy in Pudsey, Leeds have completed their sixth Make the Grade mentoring programme with business volunteers from Zenith, aql, Aramark and thebigword.
Read more >>03 Jul 2017
Ahead Partnership to receive further funding from government-backed Careers & Enterprise Company
£5million will be invested in careers and enterprise programmes across the country thanks to the Careers & Enterprise Company. Ahead Partnership will receive over £150,000 to grow their Make the Grade programme in Rotherham, Barnsley, Sheffield, Doncaster as well as Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees, Wakefield and Calderdale.
Read more >>29 Jun 2017
Business & enterprise take centre stage at University Academy Keighley
Local employers joined Yea 11 students at an exciting Business & Enterprise Day designed to help young people focus on their futures.
Read more >>28 Jun 2017
The Hard Facts on Soft Skills: Yorkshire companies reveal the most in-demand skills for software development and testing
Fruition IT have recently published their own research into the current demands of companies looking to recruit and grow within development and testing here in Yorkshire. Here we've broken down the top learnings for schools and colleges, and future employers, when it comes to the digital and tech sector...
Read more >>22 Jun 2017
Businesses from the Fitzrovia Partnership come together for local students
Fifteen businesses from across the Fitzrovia Partnership attended their flagship careers event on 16 May to give local students a deeper insight into the career opportunities available and what employers are looking for from the next generation of employees.
Read more >>23 May 2017
Grange Technology College STEM success
Year 8 students at Grange Technology College in Bradford took part in an interactive STEM Day last week, with 300 young people getting a better insight into the job roles and opportunities available in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
Read more >>16 May 2017
Getting Ready for Work: how can we better prepare young people for their future careers?
We break down four of the recommendations made by Ofsted for improving relationships between schools and businesses. Whether you’re an employer or an educationalist, you’ll find something in these recommendations to help you better contribute to the experience of students who are learning about the world of work.
Read more >>24 Apr 2017
Buttershaw College get to grips with Business & Enterprise
Year 9 students froom Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College in Bradford got an interactive day off timetable to understand more about the world of work and the key behaviours employers are looking for.
Read more >>07 Apr 2017
Carr Manor Community School students complete mentoring programme
Year 9 students from Carr Manor Community School in Leeds have completed their sixth mentoring programme - with a glitzy Oscars-style ceremony to celebrate their achievements!
Read more >>30 Mar 2017
Progress 8 and Attainment 8: A guide for business
Schools had their first batch of Progress 8 and Attainment 8 data earlier this year - but what are these new grading systems? This is important as your future workforce are part of these new measures.
Read more >>23 Mar 2017
Apprenticeship Reforms Survey: Is your business ready?
As a valued partner, we would like to understand how prepared you are for the forthcoming apprenticeship reforms. We would appreciate your time in completing this short survey.
Read more >>22 Mar 2017
BUSINESS BLOG: WYG's experience of Make the Grade
To perpetuate our industry’s success, it is of vital importance that we inspire future generations to our careers and nurture new talent. This is exactly what our excellent relationship with Ahead Partnership has enabled us to do for several years.
Read more >>21 Mar 2017
BUSINESS BLOG: #GirlTechLCR with Epiphany Search and She Does Digital
BUSINESS BLOG: We jumped at the opportunity to talk to young women across Leeds about creative design in the digital sector.
Read more >>17 Feb 2017
Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre introduced to the world of work
Year 8 students from Netherwood Advanced Learning Centre in Barnsley got an early introduction to the world of work with the help of Ahead Partnership and 17 local employers this week.
Read more >>15 Feb 2017
Leeds East Academy inspired by local firms
Leeds East Academy's Year 8 and 11 students got the chance to quiz local employers on career path options and the experience and knowledge required to work in a wide range of sector this week when 16 businesses joined forces for their Make the Grade careers event.
Read more >>10 Feb 2017
Carleton High School get a closer look at careers in Pontefract
800 students at Carleton High School quizzed local employers about opportunities and career routes at a careers marketplace event in Pontefract this week.
Read more >>06 Feb 2017
Westgate Shopping Centre challenge students to Made in Oxford pop-up shop competition
45 students from St Gregory the Great Catholic School, City of Oxford College and Oxford Academy were set a special challenge by Land Securities and the new Westgate Shopping Centre earlier this week.
Read more >>27 Jan 2017
Is your business apprenticeship levy-ready?
Last year UK Government announced plans to introduce a new Apprenticeship Levy to help fuel and support the growing demand for apprenticeships. Here's our simple guide to how the levy will work with some resources to help your business decide what works.
Read more >>25 Jan 2017
BUSINESS BLOG: 5 Star Futures with DWF
BUSINESS BLOG: We are delighted this year to be working with Swallow Hill Community College and Ahead Partnership on our award winning 5 STAR Futures education programme.
Read more >>15 Jan 2017
Land Securities launch Girls Can Do It Too
Yesterday saw the launch of Girls Can Do It Too, an exciting new Make the Grade project from Land Securities which hopes to inspire young women to explore careers in construction.
Read more >>11 Jan 2017
A life without hope - thoughts on the Prince’s Trust Youth Index
The report published by the Prince’s Trust of recent research on anxiety amongst young people is as concerning as it is challenging to the society that has created the negative environment that surrounds them.
Read more >>11 Jan 2017
Barclays focus on confidence with Year 8 students at Acland Burghley School
Business volunteers from Barclays helped Year 8 students develop their self-confidence with an interactive workshop day at Acland Burghley School last month.
Read more >>09 Jan 2017
KPMG help students understand dangers online
Business volunteers from KPMG ran an interactive cyber security workshop with Year 8 students at Leeds City Academy last month, helping them to understand the benefits and dangers of using social media and other tools online.
Read more >>02 Jan 2017
