As you know, not all pupils are academically minded.
Some can be hard to engage with, others might be confused about their options and sadly, an element will fall in with the wrong crowd embarking on anti-social behaviour and crime.
We work closely with secondary schools in Leeds and Bradford to support them in their bid to engage with these pupils.
We do this by providing alternative high-quality career guidance and offer opportunities for pupils in the construction industry at a critical school age so they can take their first steps towards a employment.
In partnership with the Pudsey-based G&H Group – a £30m mechanical and electrical company – pupils are given hands-on learning experiences in the G&H Apprentice Training Academy.
The aim is to introduce pupils to the endless opportunities within construction while at the same time providing practical initiatives that include elements of maths, English and other important subjects.
This is delivered subliminally in a vocational setting through interesting problem-solving scenarios.
Having given pupils an insight, we work with them and their school to ensure they work hard in their remaining academic years so they can access construction related apprenticeships and jobs.
Our belief is that everyone should have the chance to understand what a career is and learn the steps and skills required to create one.
As well as helping pupils forge careers we increase and improve their:
We provide three options for schools looking to work with us:
This gives pupils the chance to consider construction as a career option and sets out the steps they need to take so they can pursue jobs when they leave school.
The timetable below shows a typical six week course with a range of key objectives being met
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“We have found BFT's offer to be a fantastic way to get students engaged with the practical aspects of work. The facilities at G&H are state-of-the-art and have allowed students to experience plumbing and other skills first hand. They are renowned locally for being passionate about community involvement and helping young people on their path to paid work through skills development. This offer has really filled a void in our provision and has had tangible benefit for our students.”
Our offer to schools and colleges can help them work towards the Gatsby Benchmarks for Good Career Guidance.
1. A stable careers programme
2. Learning from career and labour market Information
3. Addressing the needs of each pupil
4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
5. Encounters with employers and employees
6. Experiences of workplaces
7. Encounters with further and higher education
8. Personal guidance
