Employability and Progression Week
We’re excited to announce a special week of activities here at BAEC, running from 19–23 May, all focused on employability and learner progression. This is a fantastic opportunity for learners to boost their confidence, build practical skills, and explore next steps—whether that’s into work, volunteering, or further learning.
📅 Key Activities This Week
💼 Workshops with Richard Wiseman, Employment Advisor
Richard Wiseman will be running two insightful workshops at the Kentwood Centre, covering essential topics such as interview skills and identifying transferable skills. Learners will also have the chance to ask questions and get tailored advice.
- Wednesday 21 May – 11:00am–12:00pm
- Thursday 22 May – 7:00pm–8:00pm
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert guidance—leaflets with more information are available.
🌱 SEND Employability Offer – Staff Briefing
Bethan Doran, SEND Employment Project Officer at LBB, will present the current SEND employability offer in Bromley in a remote session for BAEC staff:
- Tuesday 20 May – 3:10pm
If you’re a staff member and would like to join, please get in touch and we’ll share the meeting link with you.
🗣️ Functional Skills & Volunteering Talks
Throughout the week, Lou Smith, Paola Moioli, and our team will be visiting classes to speak with learners about Functional Skills and how these qualifications support progression.
We’ll also be promoting our BAEC Volunteering Programme, highlighting how volunteering benefits both learners and the wider college community.
🖥️ Digital Drop-in Support
Our Digital Drop-in sessions remain open to all learners. If you need help with:
- Applying for jobs online
- Creating or updating a CV
- Setting up an email account
- Preparing for remote interviews
…come along! These sessions are here to help you take the next step with confidence.
🎧 “Back to Work with Confidence” – Our BAEC Podcast
Have you tuned in yet? Our tutor Jill Collier has produced an incredible podcast series to support employability and confidence building. With 35 inspiring episodes—including interviews with fascinating guests—there’s something for everyone.
🎙️ Coming soon: Jill will be interviewing Yvonne Tomlin Miller, Head of BAEC. Want to learn more about Yvonne? Check out her Welcome message on our website.
Listen to the full series on:
BAEC Podbean
A huge thank you to Jill for this motivating and engaging project!
💡 Explore More Resources
Please encourage learners to explore these fantastic free resources designed to support employability and skills development:
- The Forage – Virtual work experience programmes
- Uptree – Connects students with employers
- Springpod – Virtual learning and work experience
- Barclays LifeSkills – Employability skills resources
- Barclays Virtual Work Experience
Thank you for your ongoing support. Please share this information with learners and encourage them to take part in this valuable week of activities!