Aimhigher Conferences
The Aimhigher Conferences are a collaborative project between BEST and the Gifted and Talented Co-ordinators in Manchester and Trafford, funded by Aimhigher. See Events for 2006 dates.
Conference aims:
- To deliver student workshops focused on Further Education, Higher Education and the world of work
- To remove the barriers to Further/Higher Education for young people
- To help students make an effective and planned transition into their careers
The Conference is delivered to the Gifted and Talented/Widening Participation Year 11 cohort. Each student attends five workshops:
- Further Education
- Higher Education
- Student Life
- Professional Apprenticeships
- World of Work (Practice Interview)
Benefits:
- Raising awareness of, and removing barriers to, Higher and Further Education
- Developing students' interview and life skills e.g. team working, communications, problem-solving
- Fostering employers' relationships with schools and local communities
- Promoting personal development of employees
- Increasing understanding of initiatives taking place in schools
- Fulfilling Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies