West Midlands Construction UTC Careers Advisor pack
Ambassador support pack © CITB Background Information - West Midlands Construction UTC (WMCUTC) • The WMCUTC opens in central Wolverhampton on 6th September 2015 • The recruitment of students is focused on Year 9 and year 11 (ages 13 and 15) • We have over 121 (as of 03/02/15) applications to date and need to reach 150 by the end of March • There has been a significant local awareness and engagement campaign underway since Q3 last year which you will be aware of • You can play a key role in creating awareness, interest and desire among Yr. 9 and 11 school students by: • • • Accessing your careers advisor networks Accessing local schools across the region This packs provides you access to the wealth of support material available to help you … © CITB Why are we promoting the UTC as an educational option to young people in West Midlands considering a career in construction – Why would students choose this option? “If you live in the West Midlands and are thinking about a career in Construction, the WMCUTC is the best route you can possibly take to high quality practical learning, employment or higher education - real education for real jobs!” Because the WMCUTC: brings together the leaders in construction, the industry training board (CITB), the University of Wolverhampton and its School of the Built Environment and a wide range of the UK’s leading major construction companies – all who are passionate to provide a better opportunity for 14 – 19 year olds and deliver unrivalled routes into the construction industry specialises in construction and the application of IT in the building industry alongside conventional GCSE studies with a strong emphasis on employability, enterprise, teamwork and personal development provides students with: o a unique opportunity to access mentoring from and work closely with prospective major employers throughout their full-time technical, practical and vocational training o unrivalled progression routes into employment, apprenticeships and higher education o access to the University of Wolverhampton’s School of the Built Environment o Choice of specialisms for technical and professional career routes o the inspiring and enterprising opportunity to actually be involved in the “building” of the WMCUTC as the first students of the facility © CITB West Midlands Construction UTC – website wmcutc.co.uk The wmcutc.co.uk website has all the information to hand for: • Students • Parents • Employers • Curriculum • Application process • Open days • Ordering a prospectus Add to your favourites on your tablet or laptop … © CITB West Midlands Construction UTC – e-newsletter We produce a regular newsletter for the wide range of stakeholders involved in supporting the UTC These can also be accessed from the website Make sure that you are on the circulation list to get latest updates sent to you via email © CITB West Midlands Construction UTC – prospectus The wmcutc prospectus can be tailored to the individual by selection of a preferred route e.g.: • Design • Build • Innovate or a general version covering all the 3 routes The prospectus is available by registering on website – please encourage prospective students to request their own personalised version © CITB So how can ambassadors support students at the West Midlands UTC….? 1. Sign up to become a mentor – a very important aspect of encouraging and supporting young people. Express interest to liza.smith@citb.co.uk 2. Join the UTC open day events during February 2015 to help demonstrate the progression routes into the industry and inspire young people to begin their journey into the industry. Sign up here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/west-midlands-construction-utc-7029539725 3. If you’re interested in getting involved with West Midlands UTC, acting as an ambassador to help with classroom and workshop activities contact the Principal at WMUTC Tom Macdonald tom.macdonald@wmcutc.co.uk © CITB
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