Working Options in Education

Working Options in Education

At a glance

Causes

  • Education
  • Training / employment support
  • Young people

Other details

Organisation type: 
Charity
Geographical remit: 
National - Wales

Objectives

Working Options is an innovative charity providing crucial opportunities for young people to fulfil their potential. Right now we’re growing our impact across all regions in Wales, aiming to work with every young person aged 14-19 within the next 5 years. By connecting young people and business through our network of partner companies and industry volunteers, we deliver programmes online and face-to-face within school and industry settings, transforming the lives of young people and the opportunities for local businesses. Increasing students awareness of their own skills and their career aspirations, developing self confidence, building resilience and their ability to seek and access career opportunities.

Activities

The impact we have on young people is totally dependent on our volunteers – you can volunteer as and when you’re available (no minimum interaction required!)

How can you help?

  • Industry Insight sessions - Share your career journey, top tips and what as employers you’re really looking for. Including a Q&A with students.
  • Employability Skills workshops - Interactive sessions where you facilitate building teamwork, problem-solving, presenting, interviewing, and networking skills.
  • Business Challenges - Dragon's Den-style workshops where you challenge students to respond to a real business case study or brief.
  • Employability Taster Days - You invite students into the workplace so that they can experience a 'day in the life of ...'. giving a tangible understanding of the world of work.

Current opportunities

South East Wales, CF31 1BN

Give every young person a chance to flourish by providing information and inspiration about the possibilities of their careers. We’re looking for...

South West Wales, SA1 1DE

Give every young person a chance to flourish by providing information and inspiration about the possibilities of their careers. We’re looking for...