In my opinion, there might be lots wrong with how this country prepares people for employment, but at least I am allowed to say so! Here are the links to the work of the House of Commons sub-committee on Education, skills and the economy. Their first report of the Business, Innovation and Skills and Education… Continue reading “Big up” for Parliament
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Bizenko has been created by Nick Palmer to bridge the gap between education and employment. Basically, Nick was miffed when he graduated and didn't understand the commercial world, and once he'd learned a little bit more, he was miffed that the people he needed to employ didn't understand the commercial world. On a hunch that there were lots of people who didn't understand the commercial world, he devised a solution that would save willing participants the cost and heartache Nick incurred to resolve the problem. We hope you enjoy the service.
Brexit and the younger generation
What a week to be a current affairs junkie! One thing I’m concerned about is the suggestion that Brexit is bad news for young people. Whilst I’m no longer in my twenties and whilst I am genuinely saddened that the concept of “Europe” hasn’t seemed to have worked for my country, I think this doom and gloom idea… Continue reading Brexit and the younger generation
Into the long grass?
Sometimes, whole days go by without someone asking to read my submission of written evidence to the Parliamentary inquiry into Careers advice (held by the sub-committee on Education, skills and the economy). Panic not, here it is! In the vastness of the world wide web, the results of this inquiry take some finding. This topic is so “dry”… Continue reading Into the long grass?
“It’s not fair!” (Door slams)
I imagine we’ve all heard children say this phrase. I used to say it all the time growing up (I have two older siblings…….. cue violin music). Even though my parents encouraged me to accept that life wasn’t always fair, I still hate situations where one person is treated badly. I’m not just talking about… Continue reading “It’s not fair!” (Door slams)
Graduate dilemma
If you are an university student, or thinking about becoming one, please read this article from the Guardian. Ask your parents or guardians to read it too. Writing as an employer and former teacher, I understand the bits that are missing from the work-readiness of most young people. I think this article is a valuable… Continue reading Graduate dilemma
What can bizenko do for my school, that we can’t do ourselves?
I recently took part in a school careers event. The school in question is progressive in that it goes out of it’s way to engage with employers and provide it’s pupils with something “more than” advice about courses and routes towards a job. At our first conversation, the careers teacher had asked a common question:… Continue reading What can bizenko do for my school, that we can’t do ourselves?
