Titan Post-16 Career Progression day

A great day yesterday collaborating with Titan Partnership and Aston Villa Football Club Foundation for a Post-16 careers progression day at the Villa ground to assist students transitioning from Aston and St George’s (alternative provision) academies in the Aston area of Birmingham.

The theme of the day was ‘What Next?’ Morning and afternoon sessions were tailored to help Year 11 students explore their career paths. Groups of Year 10 students also joined us to gear up for Year 11 post-summer break.

Dream Team

A ‘dream team’ of volunteer coaches and mentors from a variety of professional backgrounds, including law, finance and property and recruitment, joined the Suited for Success team to inspire and advise the young students on career choices through 1-2-1 conversations and group sessions. Representatives from youth charity The Prince's Trust and Aston Villa Football Club Foundation were also present to discuss their youth support programs.

Pop-Up Suited for Success

The day also included a pop-up Suited for Success clothing boutique, which became a real hub of activity. We gave 'dressing for success' demonstrations and provided Year 11 students free interview attire for apprenticeship and training placement interviews. Family members who came with some of the students were also invited to help dress and choose outfits.

A really rewarding day!

Whilst Suited for Success doesn't typically support schools, this partnership opportunity was too good an opportunity to make a difference to pass up. Titan is an alternative provision that supports students who have been expelled from their mainstream school or cannot function within a mainstream environment due to large class sizes. It was a really rewarding day!

Looking forward to developing the day and supporting Titan Partnerships again next year.