We are still keen to sign up volunteers for our flagship Moseley School Project which will be launched in the Autumn school term (details below). In addition, some of you have already worked with schools in Birmingham through Education Business Links and other organisations. If you are keen to continue to support schools through Birmingham Future, in particular the Moseley School Project, and haven’t already signed up, please email donna.codrington@dlapiper.com.
Details of Moseley School Project: Birmingham Future has “adopted” Moseley School, a vibrant and diverse secondary school with approximately 1,350 pupils located in the popular area of Birmingham with the same name. Of its pupils, less than 30% obtain 5 or more C grades at GCSE. The Adopt a School Project is a long term project through which Birmingham Future, (through its members) aims to facilitate the school in encouraging ambition, inspiring and supporting pupils to pursue careers within one of Birmingham’s many professional service sectors which is something that the governors and the school are keen to promote.
This exciting project led by Birmingham Future’s Diversity Committee, will give Future members the opportunity to help Birmingham’s children to achieve their full potential and become Birmingham’s Future. Members will engage with pupils across all school years on a variety of activities and events which aim to;
- Increase industry knowledge through project based “apprentice” type and other events;
- Give insight into the careers available through career discussions and industry games;
- Illuminate professional life by participation in office visits and mock meetings;
- Develop employment skills by undertaking mock interviews;
- Promote self esteem by giving presentations assisted and assessed by members; and
- Raise ambition by showing the pupils, first hand, the personal benefits of a professional career.
Thank you for your support!
