As mentioned previously, last week I attended an apprenticeship fair at Chelmsford College and sat on a panel for a Youth Employment Convention, here's an update for you on how that went.
 |
| Chelmsford Apprenticeship Fair |
When I arrived, the college was buzzing with students. I set up our stall and spent the day discussing the ins and outs of creative apprenticeships and how they can help you get your foot in the door. A lot of people think apprenticeships only apply to trades like plumbing and carpentry. The fair gave me a great opportunity to explain what DiVA do, many were surprised creative apprenticeships even existed.
I was able to spread a little DiVA light on the subject, and there was real interest from both the young people and their parents.
I was able to spread a little DiVA light on the subject, and there was real interest from both the young people and their parents.
The next day I attended the Youth Employment Convention at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre. I was invited to sit on a panel to discuss Higher Apprenticeships alongside Carole Carson, Chief Executive, Babington College and Paul Fothergill, Director of Education and Skills, PWC. Tim Dawkins, Director of Business Development, NCFE chaired the panel.
I may have mentioned in previous posts my dislike of public speaking. This was the first time I'd spoken on a panel and I'm pleased to say I wasn't too nervous. Since working with DiVA and doing a fair bit, I'm beginning to enjoy it. After practising my questions and answers with my Managing Director numerous times (practice makes perfect), I felt prepared.
I was really confident answering my questions in front of the audience, discussing how apprenticeships can benefit young people and how I ended up on the apprenticeship route. The audience were really engaged and I got quiet the round of applause once I'd finished.
I definitely think I've conquered my fear of public speaking. Yay me.
As always, it's been a pleasure guys.
For the latest apprenticeships visit our website
 |
| Youth Employment Convention - Tim Dawkins |
I was really confident answering my questions in front of the audience, discussing how apprenticeships can benefit young people and how I ended up on the apprenticeship route. The audience were really engaged and I got quiet the round of applause once I'd finished.
I definitely think I've conquered my fear of public speaking. Yay me.
As always, it's been a pleasure guys.
Follow me on twitter - @SeleneShaw_Diva
FaceBook - Selene Shaw (Selene Diva)
For the latest apprenticeships visit our website
