CERED staff were presented with a Silver Award Certificate based on the work the Menter is doing to help students prepare for their future careers at a special awards ceremony in Cardiff on 14 November.
The Valued Partners Award, which is organised by Careers Wales, recognises the support CERED provides to schools and young people to help them better understand the world of work and more specifically the importance and value of Welsh in the workplace.
Non Davies, CERED Manager said, “CERED is delighted to be recognized as a Valued Partner. The work that Rhodri Francis and the rest of the staff have done delivering Welsh in the Workplace sessions is extremely important to ensure that our young people understand the value of the Welsh language. The information presented often changes young people's attitudes towards the Welsh language and positively influences their decisions when considering their future.”
Careers Wales creates links between education and employers by bringing schools and businesses together to inform, inspire and engage young people in their future careers.
Launched in 2018, the Business Education Exchange now offers schools the opportunity to engage with over 13,500 employers across Wales through a host of different activities.
As a Valued Partner, CERED has worked with Careers Wales for a number of years now delivering a ‘Welsh in the Workplace’ session to Year 9 pupils as part of ‘Your Choice, Your Future’ days. These career days are held at every Secondary School in Ceredigion on an annual basis.
More than 50 companies from all over Wales attended the awards ceremony in Cardiff, with BBC Radio Wales presenter Jason Mohammed at the helm.
Nikki Lawrence, Chief Executive of Careers Wales, said, “The Valued Partners Award scheme is vital to the work that Careers Wales does, and we really appreciate the support we receive from all our Valued Partners. Ultimately, we would love for employers to contribute to the national curriculum to ensure that the skills students develop will be useful for evolving workplaces.”
“Without our Valuable Partners, we would not have been able to reach so many students so early in the process, for which we are very grateful.”
For more information on how to work with Careers Wales to help raise young people's awareness and spark their interest in the world of work, email employerengagement@careerswales.co.uk
In the picture, from left: Non Davies, Cered Manager; Llinos Hallgarth and Rhodri Francis, Cered Development Officers.
18/11/2019