CAREERS NEWSLETTER
2017-‐18
ISSUE 5 – Friday 24 November 2017
We are currently talking to all F ifth Year pupils about their exciting options beyond GCSE -‐ it is always a privilege to hear about their plans and prompt or nurture ideas. The future world of work is undoubtedly very exciting, although the precise influence of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and robots is yet to be fully revealed. However, it is very clear Bablake’s leavers will always have the skills to fulfil their plans and make their mark on the workplace.
Be Brave And Have Courage!
This week, The Guardian asked a few high-‐profile female leaders in the tech industry to examine their career paths, and offer advice and inspiration to younger women. Their excellent reflections relate to everyone. Joanna Shields, founder of We Protect, suggested stepping away from our 24/7 connectivity with technology for some quiet time. This ‘reboot’ would give u s clarity. She also urged everyone not to be afraid of getting lost from time to time, as an untravelled path often brings new discoveries and ideas. One of Facebook’s vice-‐presidents, Nicola Mendelsohn, gave excellent advice about confronting prejudice and unconscious b ias, areas everyone can speak out about. She also urged young employees to be brave and have the self-‐ belief to put themselves forward and make their voice heard. Bablake girls, refreshingly, do not hold back! In fact, it is more often the boys who hide their light: when it is time to select a team of Wheatleyan reporters or Senior Prefects, this has been historically the case over the last decade. Sarah Wood, co-‐founder of Unruly, offered a pertinent mantra for all young people: “There’s no ability gap, but there’s often a yawning confidence gap, and that’s what we need to close.” So we should encourage everyone to step up and take responsibility, run a team and lead. You have the ability to do so! To read m ore advice from these dynamic leaders, please see: www.theguardian.com/careers/2017/nov/29/be-‐brave-‐inspiring-‐the-‐next-‐ generation-‐of-‐women-‐in-‐tech?CMP=share_btn_tw.
The Skills Show 2017
Visiting Careers Fairs like The Skills Show is very important for decision-‐ making, as a classroom or leaflet does not always bring a profession to life. The Skills Show -‐ with the clue in the title -‐ most definitely suited students whose future options were more than likely to included a practical element. Housed over a huge area of the NEC, the event hosted ‘skills’ finals in welding, carpentry, silver service and more. We returned armed with literature, mostly covering apprenticeship options, which students may browse through in the Careers Centre.