| Activity Title: Young Chamber |
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In this pilot project, inspired by Isle of
Wight Young Chamber, and funded by South East Chambers
of Commerce and the Learning & Skills Council, an employer
visits a school to present a group of motivated students
with a real business problem, then hosts the students on
the employers premises to receive the students present
a solution. As the pilot develops, employers will also
support student representatives from MK secondary schools
in Young Chamber Council, a city-wide student council,
discussing and debating topical issues of importance to
business and government. |
| User feed back: |
“The students got down to the business of solving
the problem almost immediately” |
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| Who is the activity for: |
Years 10-13. |
| Number of hours/days: |
90-minute meeting in school, followed by 90-minute meeting
on employer’s premises. |
| Funded by: |
Local employers, South East Chambers of Commerce, Learning & Skills
Council. |
| Programme outline |
In addition to the above, various training opportunities
will be provided. The work of the Young Chamber Council
is expected to be high-profile and present excellent networking
and personal development opportunities. |
| Strengths |
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| Curriculum |
Work-Related Learning
1. Skills for Employability*
2. Understanding of work*
3. The way businesses operate*
6. Undertake tasks in work contexts*
7. Learn from contact with business people*
8. Experience the working environments*
9. Engage with business ideas & challenges*
Financial capability**
Business & economic understanding**
Enterprise process:
Stage 1 (tackling a problem)**
Stage 2 (planning a project)**
Stage 3 (Implementing the plan)**
Stage 4 (evaluating the processes)**
CITIZENSHIP
Becoming informed citizens**
Developing skills of enquiry and communication** Developing
skills of participation and responsible action**
Key Skills
Working With Others**
Problem Solving**
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| Criteria for assessing programme |
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| Number and range of users to date |
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| More feedback |
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