Careers Session Facilitator

Working Options are committed to helping young individuals identify and nurture their capabilities, by providing information and inspiration about the possibilities for their education and careers.

By connecting young people with our national 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 and their opportunities. The students we work with highlight their increased confidence and self-belief, and are empowered to seek further opportunities, as a result of the commitment and

You can be help us in our mission to reach over a million young people by 2033 in a variety of ways, including -

• Industry Insight Sessions: Sharing your career experience and journey with young people in schools to inspire their career aspirations as well as shine a light on the world of work and employment opportunities. (approx. 1 hour)
• Employability Skills Workshops: Delivering key employability skills workshops, using preprepared resources as well as your own insight and experience to develop student’s transferable skills. (approx. 1 hour)
• Business Challenges: Engaging with students in ‘business challenges’, bespoke to your experience, designed to give them a ‘real life’ experience of work in your industry. (approx. 3 hours)
• Taster Days: Welcome 8-12 students to your workplace, sharing a ‘day in the life of’ experience (approx. 5 hours)
• Digital Content: Record a video or workplace tour to share with young people on our social media
• Volunteer independently or as part of a team with colleagues.

Skills

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are happy to share their experiences with young people in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, and Durham. No prior experience required.

Desirable (though not essential)

• Previous experience with young people
• Public speaking/Delivering sessions
• We welcome volunteers from all industries and backgrounds e.g. hospitality, health and social care, construction, IT, legal profession, etc.