Delivery Partner:
Introduction to Personal Development
Curriculum Links:
Interdisciplinary or Other, Health and Wellbeing
Suitable Audience:
S3, S4, S5, S6
Start/End Dates:
Wednesday 26th April to Tuesday 30th May 2023
Timetable Availability:
10am and 2pm (repeat)
Number of Sessions:
7
Session Duration:
60 minutes
Max Capacity:
No Limit
Description:
This course will provide seven sessions introducing learners to personal development, with a focus on employability.
The sessions and associated follow up activities should provide all the learning and theory required for learners to independently work towards a Personal Development Award afterwards (with support from their class teacher) at SCQF 4, 5 or 6 as appropriate to the learner.
This course is intended to be taken alongside DYW Scotland's Skills Academy and attending both will provide tasks for learners 4/5 days of the week during Wednesday 26th April to Friday 12th May and is repeated from Monday 22nd May to Tuesday 30th May. Click here for more info on the DYW Scotland's Skills Academy sessions.
Wednesday 26th April - Session 1 - All About You
Friday 28th April - Session 2 - Job Market Today
Wednesday 3rd May - Session 3 - Contacts and Networking
Friday 5th May - Session 4 - Writing Your First CV
Wednesday 10th May - Session 5 - Matching Your Skills
Friday 12th May - Session 6 - Preparing for Interviews
Wednesday 17th May - Session 7 - The Job Offer and Starting Work
Monday 22nd May to Tuesday 30th May - Session 1 to 7 repeated.
Additional Requirements:
Class webcam and microphone would be helpful for communication and interaction.
Other Info:
None.
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