JET PROGRAMME

SUSAN MILNETUESDAY 17 MARCH 2009

SQA – MCMC EVENT - AYR

JET

•JOB

•EDUCATION

•TRAINING

BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT

•School Leaver Destination Returns;

•Increase in number of school leavers 600+(20%) entering negative destination;

•More Choices, More Chances;

•Curriculum for Excellence;

•Early Intervention and Prevention.

JETWORK-BASED LEARNING PROGRAMME

OPPORTUNITY FOR S4 STUDENTS TO:

• ACHIEVE A NATIONAL VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION;

• WORK TOWARDS STANDARD GRADES/INTERMEDIATE EXAMS;

• GAIN VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE;

• LEARN ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS.

PROGRAMME DELIVERY

JOB – Work Experience every Friday

EDUCATION – School 3 ½ days

TRAINING – Vocational Training – ½ day

AIM:-• Connect Schools and Employers;• Relevant Learning Experiences;• Marketable Skills;• Nationally recognised Qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONSSVQs–Customer Service Level II–Business Administration Level II–Hairdressing Level I

City & Guilds Level 2 VRQ–Automotive Vehicle Service & Repair

SPORTS LEADERS UK–Level I Award in Sports Leadership

SQA–Standard Grades/Intermediate

EMPLOYABILITY

RECRUITMENT & SELECTION – World of Work

• APPLICATION FORM;• INTERVIEW;• INTERVIEW WITH EMPLOYER;• TIMEKEEPING, ATTENDANCE,

ATTITUDE• CONTRACT;• DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING

• Health and Safety; Legislation and Procedures; Disability Discrimination;

• Equal Opportunities; Data Protection; Employment Rights; Workplace Security; Consumer Protection; Effective Communications; Team Building; Working with Others; Appraisals; CVs; Application Forms; Mock Interviews.

• Confidence and Self Esteem.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• EXTENDED WORK EXPERIENCE;

• RISK ASSESSMENT;

• INDEPENDENT TRAVEL;

• OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES;

• EMPLOYER INDUCTION

PROGRAMME;

• PORTFOLIOS;

• STUDENT ASSESSMENT.

EMPLOYMENT SECTORS

• HEALTH;

• RETAIL, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM;

• MOTOR VEHICLE;

• HAIRDRESSING;

• CHILDCARE;

• FITNESS, SPORT & LEISURE;

• LOCAL GOVERNMENT;

• MANUAL TRADES;

• MISCELLANEOUS.

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

• CO-ORDINATION AND ADMINISTRATION;

• DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES, PROCEDURES & AGREEMENTS;

• EMPLOYER DEVELOPMENT AND LIAISON;

• SCHOOL LIAISON AND RELATIONS

• MONITORING AND EVALUATION.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMESPOSITIVE DESTINATIONS

• EMPLOYMENT• FURTHER EDUCATION / TRAINING• EDUCATION - S5

IMPROVED:• ATTENDANCE, TIMEKEEPING,

ATTITUDE, BEHAVIOUR, ATTAINMENT.

OUTCOMES – 2007-2008

31%

28%

24%

5%

2%

10%Employment 18

Further Education 16

S5 School 14

Unknown 3

EWC 1

Unemployed & seeking 6

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK• Schools;• Employers;• Parents;• Students;• Questionnaires;• Focus Groups;• Employer and School Testimonies.

JET - FUTURE PLANS

NATIONAL PROGRESSION AWARD - NPA ENTERPRISE AND EMPLOYABILITYDesigned to meet changing needs in

Vocational Education & Training;Practical opportunities for developing

attitudes, values and skills valid and relevant to World of Work;

Formal certification for learning.19 of 23 High schools in Edinburgh;270 students offered More Choices and

Chances.