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Feb
02 - 2012
Dover Grammar School for Boys –
Grow with Barclays
Barclays and EBP Kent continued to
build upon a strong partnership which has already been of huge benefit
to so many of Kent’s schools. The Year 11 of Dover Grammar
School for Boys was asked to tackle a Business Growth challenge
that would support curriculum work. With Business Managers on-hand
to offer advice and support, the students were never far away from
expert guidance and mentoring throughout the day. Barclays dedicated
so much time in preparation and sent a large team to the school
ensuring a very successful day for the young students. Investing
in the economic future of Kent by sharing expertise and professional
support is a common purpose amongst many of EBP Kent’s partners.
“The day really helped me to learn how businesses can grow.”
Student comment
“My understanding of businesses and the rates of growth are
now much better.” Student comment. |
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Jan
31 - 2012
Highworth Grammar School for Girls –
Work Experience Preparation Day
Highworth Grammar School for Girls
repeated the success of last year’s Work Preparation Day,
with a host of new employers and workshops, before the Year 10 enter
into their week long work placements. From Law to Speech Therapy,
employers offered intriguing and diverse examples of their own particular
industries. Invaluable information was disseminated to all, helping
the young people prepare for their placements.
Work Placements are a rich addition to any CV, all the teaching
about employment and employability cannot be matched against the
actual experience of the Work Place. |
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Jan
30 - 2012
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls –
Employability Skills
The Year 12 of Maidstone Grammar School
for Girls, embarked upon a series of workshops designed to give
support as they approach Higher Education and employment. CV Writing,
Interview Skills, First Impressions, Presentation Skills and Teamwork
and Problem Solving, were all on offer during a highly professional
day that went some distance to alleviating the stress that can accompany
such an important stage of a young student’s life.
“The workshops were really useful and the presenters easy
to interact with.” Student comment
“The day was great as there was a lot of interacting and not
a lot of sitting still all the time.” Student comment |
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Jan
30 - 2012
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls –
Lipstick Challenge
The glitz and glamour of the make-up
world was brought to Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, as their
Year 10 made and marketed a new brand of lip products. Lipstick
of varying aesthetic quality was produced and an incredible mixture
of advertising campaigns presented, as Maidstone Grammar School
for Girls once again led the way for innovation and enterprise!
“The day was interesting, fun and something different compared
to normal focus days. It is a good way to learn about business.”
Student comment |
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Jan
26 - 2012
Justice Day
The Year 11 of Hartsdown Technology
followed-up the recent success of their ‘Critical Incident
Day’ with a day dedicated to what happens after a crash scene
has been dealt with. Workshops by the police, magistrates, probation
service, youth workers and a forensic scientist completed a compelling
picture of what goes into solving a crime and how an accident is
dealt with.
The Kenward Trust did a wonderful session explaining the remarkable
support the charity offers people in need.
Student comments:
“ I really enjoyed today. I learnt a lot and have a good idea
how to start my unit.”
“I learnt a lot, and the activities were good and helpful.”
“Learnt a lot, it was really fun and quite interesting.” |
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Jan
25 - 2012
Masterclass Day – Dane Court Grammar School
EBP Kent introduced the Business of
Enterprise to the latest crop of Year 10 students, who displayed
incredible entrepreneurial talents and pointed towards a successful
year within the competition.
Many of the ideas developed proved to be retail worthy and will
only be emboldened by the marketing campaigns currently planned
by so many of the groups involved. To have a group of employers
from Barclays advising students on the financial framework required
for a new company gave the day the professional edge. To have a
senior member of the IOD speak to the entire group about the world
of business start-up was inspirational for the students.
“Very exciting, good workshops and good people to work with
too.” Student |
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Jan
24 - 2012
Masterclass Day – Ursuline College
Ursuline College kick-started their
Business of Enterprise project with a highly motivated Year 10.
The workshops were tackled in a typically competitive fashion and
innovative, new business ideas were developed and presented at the
end of the day. An unenviable task awaits the judges as they will
have to pick a winner from a pool of fantastic ideas and potential
companies. Employers and presenters commented on how impressed they
were that the young people kept up the hard work and concentration
right up until the end of the day. |
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Jan
20 - 2012
Big Events
Fantastic news! EBP Kent is now open
for bookings for some of its signature (and largest!) events. Coca-Cola
are offering the chance for Teachers from all over Kent to visit
their premises and see how a tour of their factory will be of major
benefit to Kent students.
Special Choices takes place for the fourth year in a row on the
17th May for Kent’s LLDD students. The Kent Marine festival
has its yearly outing on the 17th October and will be offering some
brand new activities and workshops for Kent’s future seafarers.
Finally, Teentech is back and bigger than ever, providing students
with a taste of science and all things technical on the 25th September.
Visit our Book Online page today and reserve your students a place
at one of these extraordinary events! |
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Jan
19 - 2012
Masterclass Day – Hartsdown Technology College
The Business of Enterprise Challenge
arrived at Hartsdown Technology College for a day of entrepreneurial
activity and challenge based workshops. Many of the Year 9 students
showed a great deal of maturity and sharp thinking that will be
invaluable as they tackle the project over the coming months. |
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Jan
17 - 2012
IT Diploma – Charles Dickens
Ten IT students from Charles Dickens
had their business and IT solutions judged by IT company, Cariss,
during an incredibly intense morning. The students have taken to
the challenge like true professionals and amazed Cariss with their
ability to tackle such in-depth problems at such a young age. Congratulations
to all involved on such a successful project. |
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Jan
10 - 2012
Enterprise Day - Herne Bay High School
The Year 9 of Herne Bay School became
budding, young entrepreneurs for the day, as they created, marketed,
financed and presented a brand new 'Healthy Living' company. Fruit
based beverages were created and stomachs churned as a variety of
tastes and textures were produced for business ambassadors to sample.
The students produced some incredible work, all the more impressive
as they had to adhere to some incredibly tight deadlines and time
constraints.
A special thank you to Barclays, who provided some wonderful business
mentors to guide the students throughout the day. |
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Jan
6 - 2012
Masterclass Day - Borden Grammar School
Borden Grammar School got their Business
of Enterprise Challenge underway with a Masterclass Day jam-packed
with competition and interactivity. Students tackled a multitude
of workshops, designed to ignite the flames of creativity as the
students begin the process of starting up their brand new business.
The Year 10 performed exceptionally and the day points to a very
successful year within the competition for Borden, indeed!
See more Next Generation Ideas > |
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Jan
4 - 2012
Factory Visit - Coca-Cola
EBP Kent had the opportunity to visit
a Coca-Cola factory during the week, with the intention of opening
up a variety of new opportunities for the benefit of Kent schools
and students. A mind blowing tour of the factory and the processes
involved in creating so many of their delicious beverages, are just
some of the fun activities awaiting schools visiting their premises.
Contact EBP Kent now and find out how your school can benefit
from this fabulous opportunity. Watch out for the forthcoming free
Teacher visit! |
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Dec
14 - 2011
Mentor Christmas Event – Cummins Power Generation
Students from King Ethelbert School
were invited by their mentors to enjoy some festive fun at Cummins
Power Generation. The event marked a successful couple of months
enjoyed by sixth form mentees paired up with Cummins staff who having
been mentoring the students as they tackle the strenuous rigours
of academic life. Such guidance will prove invaluable as the students
continue through the academic year.
Congratulations to the staff of Cummins Power Generation and the
pupils of King Ethelbert School on such excellent partnership. |
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Dec
14 - 2011
Interview Day – Skinners Academy
Employers from various industries
joined up to offer the Year 10 of Skinners Academy a day of interview
practice and preparation. For a lot of the students this was their
first opportunity to experience an interview and many will have
benefited from the advice given by their ‘guest’ interviewer.
A hugely beneficial day, that would not have been possible without
the commitment and effort shown by so many of Kent’s employers.
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Dec
7 - 2011
Wedding Challenge – K College
Another successful day in partnership
with K College, as students became Wedding Planners for the day,
competing for the right to plan a special wedding dinner. Employers
were available to offer financial advice as students operated within
a strict budget that would offer value for money and quality entertainment.
It proved almost impossible to choose a winner as the competing
groups took to the task like true professionals, designing menus
that tantalized the taste buds of the assembled panel of judges.
“It was a great day, loads of fun and a great opportunity!”
(K College student).
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Dec
6 - 2011
Smoothie Challenge - Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
A hugely successful event at Maidstone
Grammar School for Girls, as the Year 8 blended (pardon the pun!)
business and the art of smoothie making together to become brand
new smoothie companies for the day. Plans were laid out for global
domination, as companies competed in an incredibly spirited final
and showed maturity beyond their years.
The Year 8 displayed an abundance of young entrepreneurs and should
be congratulated for the quality of work produced on an extremely
competitive day. |
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Dec
2 - 2011
Primary School Workshops
This week has seen the launch of a
plethora of Primary School workshops dedicated to the overriding
themes of STEM. Forensics Science, K’Nex, Electricity, Force
Meters, Rockets, The Big Dig (literacy and numeracy) and Stixx (engineering
and environment) are just some of the fantastic workshops on offer
for primary schools Kent wide.
What better way to enhance your curriculum offer and inspire the
children as they approach new areas of work? |
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Nov
30 - 2011
The Cruise Liner – Cruise Terminal 2, Dover Harbour –
K College
Travel and Tourism and Hair and Beauty
students from K College were challenged to come up with a beauty
package for ‘The Captain’s Ball’, taking place
aboard a Cruise Liner, in Dover this week. Students were tasked
with the responsibility of branding new marketing materials, offering
new treatments and beauty packages and presenting their offers to
a panel of judges at the end of the day. They were also treated
to an interactive workshop by Dover Harbour security who offered
students the chance to operate hi-tech machinery, used to ensure
the safety of passengers boarding a ship.
“I have really enjoyed the day out and learning new information”
(K College student).
“Thank you for this lovely event. I really enjoyed it. Today
has made my mind up about it is that I want to do in the future.”
(K College student). |
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Nov
25 - 2011
Horizons – Ursuline College
Horizons took place for the second
year in a row, for the year groups: 7, 8, 10 and 11. Students enjoyed
a day of employability skills, work experience preparation, career
fair and practical hands-on workshops, in a jam-packed day that
bombarded students with information, while still retaining its ability
to be fun!
The day was a huge success and one that will hopefully go some way
to improving the ‘Horizons’ for so many of Kent’s
deserving students. Look out for a student led report of this fantastic
day, to be placed on EBP Kent’s website SOON!
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Nov
23 - 2011
Sports Challenge – K College – Grand Hotel
50 K College Sport and Public Services
students descended upon the Grand Hotel, Folkestone, to participate
in an Olympic Enterprise Day. Guest speakers from Kent’s Facilities
Development Team for Kent’s Pre-Games Training Camps, imparted
information and offered invaluable guidance to the many teams, who
were tasked with the challenge of putting on an inspiring event
at one of Kent’s many training camps.
The event was intended to excite a camp’s local community
for the 2012 Olympics and encourage people’s general participation
in sport. The students equipped themselves fantastically and provided
some highly professional presentations at the end of the day. |
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Nov
17 - 2011
Platinum Partners
Platinum Partners were congratulated
today, for their embodiment of the guiding principles behind Global
Entrepreneurship Week. The achievement of these schools has not
gone unnoticed and it is our privilege to honour them during such
a prestigious week.
EBP Kent would also like to acknowledge the fantastic effort and
support of so many wonderful employers and organisations who have
provided a wealth of guidance and information for so many of Kent’s
students. |
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Nov
16 - 2011
Robo Challenge – K College
The Mac Centre in Tonbridge played
host to a combination of Engineering, IT and Mechanics students
who spent the day learning about some fundamental principles behind
technology and robotics, before battling it out against each other,
with their own newly built robots.
Taking place during Global Entrepreneurship Week, students formed
teams that designed and built ‘all-singing’ and ‘all-dancing’
robots to achieve success during a jam-packed, informative and fun
filled day!
Congratulations to the many gifted students who achieved so much
during the course of the day. |
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Nov
16 - 2011
IT Diploma – Charles Dickens
Ten students from Charles Dickens
were introduced to a brand new challenge set by IT company Cariss,
who will be mentoring students as part of their IT Diploma.
The challenge will offer the students an in-depth insight into
‘real world’ business IT problems and solutions, that
will be priceless as the students achieve success over the course
of their diploma. |
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Nov
11 - 2011
Queen's Visit to Margate
Congratulations to all the young people
involved in the Queen’s visit to
Margate and to the Turner Contemporary – a great day to celebrate,
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remember and to be very proud of Margate. |
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Nov
10 - 2011
Mentors' Training Day
More mentors trained today to join
the ever increasing number of generous volunteers who give their
time each week to young people as they face the challenges of preparation
for the work place.
Mentors are very special people, they give and give and do not look
for short term rewards.
They know the impact takes time to surface but they know they are
making a real difference to the lives of young people. As more join
the team more young people will benefit.
Have you got what it takes? Contact info@ebpkent.co.uk |
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Nov
9 - 2011
Critical Incident Day K College Tonbridge
Wednesday saw the close working of
the teams of police, Fire Service and Paramedics showing students
how they work together to rescue people following a major road traffic
accident. In the morning students completed workshops with a brilliant
team of Magistrates, police officers and paramedics and then after
lunch they watched the ‘Critical Incident’ in the college
car park co-ordinated by the Fire Service.
The students were full of praise for the professionals, “
So good to learn about the paramedics and their jobs, and the magistrates
was really interesting to see who has what job and to do the role
play.” The students were so attentive throughout the day and
rose to the challenges, completing tasks with great efficiency and
professionalism. They were all dressed for an interview and were
an impressive group of potential employees. |
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Nov
8 - 2011
Career’s Event St Simon Stock School Maidstone
EBP Kent and St Simon Stock have developed
the event for the many young people within the school, as they plan
their future during these uncertain times. This significant event
is about positive progression decisions for young people to understand
the wealth of opportunity available.
The response of employers from around Kent has been phenomenal
and companies from a range of sectors will be providing activities
to showcase and inform students of the opportunities and progression
available. The best information, advice and guidance comes from
the people on the ground who are actually ‘doing the job’.
Many youngsters become inspired by the activities they have a chance
to do and the conversations they have with the professionals on
the day.
The whole school benefits from the opportunity with every student
having the chance to spend time with all the employers.
The future is all part of the present at St Simon Stock. |
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Nov
7 - 2011
Opening of Pegwell Building - Thanet College
EBP Kent went along to the grand opening
of the Pegwell Building at Thanet
College. What a delight! World Class facilities available for young
people with
state of the art equipment and a true sense of future / employability
and skills
for the next generation.
What a great setting for learning and experiencing the
edge of the industry! |
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Nov
3 - 2011
Mentoring Scheme Launch – King Ethelbert School
Introductions were made as the King
Ethelbert School launched a fantastic mentoring scheme for the school’s
brand new sixth form. Ten students were matched up to ten Cummins
Power Generation members of staff, who will spend the year mentoring
and guiding the students as they tackle the strenuous rigours of
sixth form life.
This will be a huge opportunity for students to receive guidance
at such an important stage of their academic life. |
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Nov
2 - 2011
Work Experience Preparation Day – John Wallis Academy
EBP had the pleasure of helping the
John Wallis Academy’s Year 10 to choose their work experience
placements and hone their employability skills. The enthusiasm and
care taken with their selections made the whole process an absolute
pleasure for staff and EBP presenters alike.
EBP Kent would like to wish the Year 10 the best of luck as they
embark on this fabulous new experience. |
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Oct
21 - 2011
The Skinners’ Academy – Smoothie Day
The Year 7 and Year 8 of Skinners’
Academy enjoyed a healthy dose of smoothie making as they took on
the responsibility of becoming young entrepreneurs for the day.
Delicious beverages were created (all of varying aesthetic quality!)
and wonderful promotional materials produced as groups of students
competed for the right to be labeled victors and winners of the
Smoothie Challenge! Judges were simply blown away by the incredible
presentations on display and the thought put into their superb marketing
materials. Congratulations Skinners Academy on a hugely successful
day! |
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Oct
19 - 2011
Kent Marine Festival - read
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Over 1000 students attended Dover
Harbour to speak with various companies linked to the Marine and
Maritime sectors. As well as the high level information disseminated,
students were offered the opportunity to engage with interactive
stands offering the chance to take a close up of speedboats, analyse
marine life, view the life of a Deep Sea Diver, go aboard a ship,
view the inner workings of powerful marine generators and much,
much more!
A day packed with variety and wonder – The Kent Marine Festival
proved adept at offering advice and direction to so many Kent students.
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Oct
18 - 2011
Cornwallis Academy – Work Experience Preparation
The Cornwallis Academy will be providing
Kent employers with a fantastic body of young people as they spent
the day choosing a selection of industries to experience that would
best influence their future career opportunities needs. Presenters
on the day were impressed by the high level of respect shown throughout
by teachers and students alike. |
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Oct
12 - 2011
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys – Work Experience Preparation
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
were given the opportunity to select their choices for work experience
as they enjoyed a Work Experience Preparation Day for the Year 10.
Huge congratulations to so many able and gifted young students
who will represent their school within the working community. Some
fabulous placements are ready and awaiting students in what will
be a significant learning curve for a group of young people yet
to sample working life. |
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Oct
11 - 2011
The West Kent Skillsfest - read
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The River Centre in Tonbridge played
host to over 1000 West Kent students and 65 exhibition stands from
various industries and organizations. A great day was had by all
as stands got students involved in activities ranging from floristry
to mechanical engineering to hairdressing to health care.
With a great venue and plenty of hands-on activity, The West Kent
Skillsfest had the right blend of fun and aspiration linked career
advice for students looking towards a brighter future.
Employers were left impressed by the quality of questioning and
general interest shown by the next generation of the UK’s
workforce. |
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Oct
5 - 2011
The Abbey School – Work Experience Preparation
That time of year for the students
of the Year 10 of the Abbey School as they prepared for two weeks
of work experience.
Students opted for work placements and travel arrangements in a
remarkably mature and intelligent fashion that belied their young
age. Employers of Kent can rest assured that they will be receiving
a very capable group of future workers. |
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Sept
28 - 2011
The Knole Academy – Work Experience Preparation
Students at the Knole Academy were
prepped for their upcoming adventures on work experience. Industries
were chosen, experiences were selected and responsibilities in the
workplace explained. A fabulous opportunity for so many keen, bright
and eager young students! |
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Sept
27 - 2011
An incredible day of hi-tech innovation
An incredible day of hi-tech innovation
and scientific wonderment took place at the River Centre, Tonbridge.
300 students immersed themselves in a world of technical wizardry,
that didn’t just display gizmos and gadgets but showed numerous
young and hungry minds how to use them!
From QR
codes scattered throughout the building to future robotics
to students designing the next big app, TeenTech
provided on all levels as teachers, students and companies came
away exhausted but dazzled by a mutual appreciation for the technology
of today and the technology of the future.
A fantastic day, with incredible support from a wide range of pioneering
companies, that will hopefully encourage a group of students into
being the next great inventors and innovators
of the nation. |
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Sept
21 - 2011
Critical Incident Day – Hartsdown Technology
Society, Health and Diploma students
learnt what it takes to deal with a crash incident as they were
provided with a series of workshops all aimed at showing how the
emergency services operate and what it takes to join one.
A live action crash scene finished the day as the wonderfully professional
services displayed how efficiently they operate in tandem when ensuring
the safety and well-being of an unfortunate crash victim. |
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Aug
1 - 2011
New Academic Year
Plans are afoot for the new academic
year as EBP Kent develops new partnerships, works with new employers
and launches national, regional and local projects to be of benefit
for so many deserving Kent learners. Keep up-to-date with Hot News
and stay informed on what promises to be a very exciting academic
year ahead! Innovation, enterprise and quality driven employer links
will be recurrent themes. |
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