Explore options for your summer next steps by watching this webinar recording and reading the insights below!
Watch our Summer Next Steps webinar to find out about the opportunities available to you to develop your skills throughout the summer! Hear from guest speakers who will be sharing opportunities, advice and top tips to support you on your journey, whatever your next steps may be.
View the recording here 👇
Recap
Here are some of the key messages and resources our guest speakers shared during the webinar.
Dean Giles – Head of Learning and Development at Haven (Bourne Leisure)
- Self-reflection is key – reflect on what you enjoy, what you are good at, and your biggest strengths. Also think about skills you may be weaker in and you would like to develop – take advantage of opportunities to develop these, so you can continue to improve.
- Take advantage of opportunities to meet and mix with a whole range of different people – developing cultural awareness is important.
- Be brave! Push yourself out of your comfort zone, and you will develop and grow!
- Be curious and inquisitive, and keep learning!
Carl Knight and Vicky Decamp from the National Citizen’s Service (NCS)
Grow your strengths with the range of opportunities with NCS! These include:
- Away from Home Experiences: there are one of three different experiences you can get involved in – spend five days away from home, having fun, learning about yourself, and growing your strengths.
- Local Community Experiences (coming soon) – Have a positive impact, meet new people, and learn new skills! You can take part in social action projects and volunteering in your local community.
- Online Experiences – You could take part in a range of innovative online experiences to boost your independence, resilience and employability skills, from the comfort of your own home!
- UK Year of Service (coming soon) – a 9-12 paid placement delivering impact to communities across the UK. Open to 18-24 year olds.
Jacqueline Weeks – Coaching Psychologist at Vise Mental Fitness
- Think of your ‘mental fitness’ – make sure you are taking an active recovery during the summer, have a rest, do things you enjoy, do what you need to do to relax! BUT – make sure this is balanced. Set out to achieve something every day, no matter how small.
- Reflect on times you have achieved something you’re proud of, overcome a challenge, or dealt with a stressful situation.
- Check in on yourself regularly.
- Reflect on your day – you could reflect on your day whilst brushing your teeth! What did you achieve/what are you proud of?
- Remember that your value is not based on a grade – no matter what results you get (if you have completed exams), they do not define you. Focus on your journey so far!.
Additional Resources
Take advantage of opportunities to build your skills and confidence with resources at Youth Employment UK! Check out our:
Opportunity finder – Find work, training, volunteering opportunities and even free courses and events with #CreateYourFuture.
Virtual Work Experience – Dip your toe into the world of work and learn about different sectors, different employers, and the skills they look for.
Youth Ambassador Programme – Volunteer with us! Attend events, Receive training, support and mentoring, work on projects that interest you, build a network of contacts, and help shape UK youth employment policy.
Get the Jump – Explore your education and training choices with NCS.
Young Minds – mental health support and advice for young people.
