It was all networking and connecting today at Salesian School Chertsey! A LinkedIn assembly for around 250 year 12 students followed by a practical LinkedIn workshop for around 80.....such a fun session! This was Dale's 3rd visit to Salesian School this academic year - the first 2 sessions had focused on supporting year 13 students who were applying for Degree Apprenticeships…today it was all about LinkedIn.

Last week, Dale delivered 10 back-to-back sessions on LinkedIn and Work Experience at Kimberley 16-19 STEM College in Bedfordshire. Running that many sessions in a row is always interesting.....you start to see the same patterns emerge again and again.

🎭 “To business that we love we rise betimes, And go to’t with delight.” A fitting line from Shakespeare that captures the energy of our first visit to Stratford upon Avon School. Now we may not be Mark Antony eager to go into battle...and our day had a much more successful ending than his did (he was beaten and fell on his sword)....but we also love our job and "go to't with delight!"

What a fantastic way to round off a super-busy Spring Term 🙌 Recently, Dale had the pleasure of working with year 12 and 13 students at Springwood Sixth Form in King’s Lynn.

There’s been a significant shift in how independent schools are approaching post-18 pathways. Conversations around Degree Apprenticeships are no longer on the sidelines. Schools are actively looking to broaden what “success” looks like beyond the traditional university route…..and this term we’ve had the opportunity to work with students at 7 independent schools, delivering workshops on Degree Apprenticeships and LinkedIn for Students.

Dale's first visit to Sheldon School where he shared a presentation on Degree Apprenticeships and then showed students how they can use LinkedIn.

140 6th Formers. 140 LinkedIn profiles. A busy Monday morning! We had the pleasure of delivering a “LinkedIn for Students” session at Royal Russell School in Surrey to 140 Year 12 students....all armed with their devices and ready to go.

Session 1 kicked off in the school’s stunning chapel with Personal Branding for Year 12 students. After lunch, we moved into 'Interview 101' for students exploring Degree Apprenticeships 🎓, before heading back to the Year 12s for an 'Introduction to LinkedIn.' We wrapped up the day with some dedicated 1-to-1 LinkedIn profile support, helping students put all the learning into action straight away.