CSW Group awarded growth on the Skills for Young People contracts for Devon, Somerset and Dorset CSW Group are delighted to have been awarded growth on the Skills for Young People contracts covering Devon, Somerset and Dorset, funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). The project supports 15-24 year olds not in work; education or…
WorldSkills UK’s Spotlight Talks: Register your students now WorldSkills UK’s Spotlight Talks: Inspiring Careers Excellence is back by popular demand, once again delivering free virtual advice and guidance to support young people to confidently take the next step on their career ladder. Broadcast live on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 October, the Spotlight Talks will…
We are a finalist in the Tech South West award for ‘Best Education Initiative Award’ In June of this year CSW Group (SW Peninsula STEM Ambassador Hub) along with Graphic Science (WE STEM Ambassador hub) put together a 3 week long online educational festival called South West STEM Fest. South West STEM Fest came about as a result of research into…
Ray finds happiness going back to work Ray started on the Health Works for Cornwall project at the end of April 2021 when Ray was finding life difficult. He was unemployed and had a health condition. Ray’s Change Coach initially identified the support that was required around his mental health and advised on the different…
“I’m in so much of a better place – Jenna” #Focus5 introduced you to rising star Jenna back in May with her song ‘Still Don’t Know.’ Jenna developed Tourette’s Syndrome (TS) and has been working hard on herself with her #Focus5 Key Worker to build her confidence and get more comfortable with her ticks. Things…
Ellie expands her food business knowledge with SMART SKILLS Multi award winning Ebb Tides prides itself in hand harvesting the very best varieties of seaweed from a stretch of Devon’s beautiful south coast. Their seaweed products and blends have even been given the seal of approval from local top award-winning chefs including Noel Corston at NC@EX34!…
Recognising your positive skills with Health Works for Cornwall Ian started the Health Works for Cornwall Programme (HWCP) after coming out of the 2nd lockdown and was looking for something to motivate him and concentrate his efforts on to start back in employment. Ian felt pretty low when first signing up and had been struggling…
GCSEs and A-Levels: What to do if your grades were not what you expected Written by Dr Oliver Jenkin PGCE RCDP, Senior Career Development Consultant Getting your GCSE and A-Level results can be nerve-wracking at the best of times. Many of you reading this will be hoping to achieve the grades you need to enter…
A week in the life of a CSW CEA on Health Works Cornwall We are recruiting for 2 Careers Employability Advisers for our Health Works for Cornwall project, click here to find out more about the role. So what is it like to be a Careers Employability Adviser… Today I was involved a Family Fun…
We are looking for a Managing Director Do you have the right experience and skills to drive our company forward? CSW Group specialise in supporting transition into post 16 education, employment or training. We are the largest single provider of information, advice and guidance services across the South West region and operate a range of…
Employment success for NEET young person! Our Community Engagement Advisers (CEA) support young people to reach their full potential but its not always easy to build a relationship from the get go, especially if the young person has faced setbacks which are out of their control. Sam*, finished his course in Media during lockdown and…
Tips for living with less plastic For a second year, CSW Group have committed to the Students Organising for Sustainability Green Impact Programme! Green Impact helps people understand sustainability and social responsibility and poses a series of actions to help them make a difference. Our registered teams will work with real passion and commitment to…
Health Works Cornwall – Partnership working in action! Since first meeting Tina*, she had lots of ideas for work. However due to long term health issues, she knew that she could not do the physically demanding jobs she had in the past and felt office roles would be best suited to her, as she has…
The Investors in Careers – Primary School Award As a Licensed Awarding Body for the National Quality in Careers Standard, Investor in Careers has developed the Primary Award to contribute positively to the achievement of the Standard and Gatsby Benchmarks as well as Ofsted requirements for educational institutions and Multi Academy Trusts linked to Primary…
