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Introduction to Industrial Cadets

Companies supporting the Industrial Cadets initiative raise young people’s aspirations, develop their employability skills and inspire more talented students into careers in the industry thus creating a

new talent pipeline


What is Industrial Cadets?

Industrial Cadets is an industry led accreditation

providing a skills based school engagement

structure led by industry and created for industry,

to enable consolidation, collaboration and

consistency for employers of all sizes

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How was Industrial Cadets formed?

In May 2010 HRH The Prince of Wales visited Tata Steel in Teeside. During the visit HRH encouraged Manufacturing companies to do more to engage with younger people and to raise awareness of Industry and job opportunities. Tata Steel was inspired to launch a pilot project to engage with local schools. The name ‘Industrial Cadets’ was proposed by The Prince of Wales. Following a successful pilot, Industrial Cadets is set to motivate large numbers of young people to consider careers in the engineering and manufacturing industries, thanks to funding from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES). Many industrial sectors have some of the highest levels of skills shortage vacancies in the UK economy, according to research amongst 90,000 employers. Mechanical engineers, machine setters and engineering professionals in particular are the most difficult to recruit.


The programme provides 11 – 19 year old the ability to participate in industry led activities based around a flexible framework which allows them to develop their personal skills and raises their awareness of career opportunities. Industrial Cadets is hoped to bring forth a new pipeline of employees into companies which will aid both youth employment and the skills shortage. It allows employers the interaction with Cadets at an earlier age so an informed choice can be made when apprenticeships are offered.

How was Industrial Cadets formed? continued ………..


The Industrial Cadet Experience and Framework

The flexible framework allows employers to accredit existing activities, develop new activities pertinent to their industry and run alternative accredited programmes. The experiences are tiered to provide a structure under three levels Bronze, Silver and Gold which are developed through a consultation process with employers to ensure a set standard of learning is attained. Employers can choose to run of either of the experiences or all three as they feel able. The frameworks provide the Cadets the ability to gain a rounded experience of the company such as, Product Development, Health & Safety, Marketing, Quoting & Budgets, include for a tour of the site and understanding employee roles and their impact on the business. The culmination of the experience results in the Cadet presenting their understanding of the company at a Graduation event. The Industrial Cadets skills and competency frameworks ensure a quality experience for all who participate. On Graduation the Cadet is signed onto a Post Graduation Network which allows the employer, cadet and school visibility nationwide in relation to advertising vacancies and promoting events.


Industrial Cadets Level 1 Bronze Matrix


Industrial Cadets Level 2 Silver Matrix


Industrial Cadets Level 3 Gold Matrix


• Setting a quality standard using a flexible framework

• Industry led school engagement structure

• Flexibility for employers of all sizes to engage

(including SMEs)

• Access to talent through the online Post Graduation

Network

• Nationally recognised profile and brand

What makes Industrial Cadets different?


Monday (9-5)

Tuesday (9-5)

Wednesday (9-5)

Thursday (9-5)

Friday (9-5)

Company induction

Company process

Supply chain

Finance Reception

Health and safety

Engineering Sales and marketing

Finance Prepare project presentation

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Factory Tour Lab and QA Packaging IT Project presentation to senior management

HR policies Planning CAD IT Graduation

Intro to project

Project Project Project Graduation

Work Experience - Silver Level Example


Company Modules – Gold Level Example

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5

Introduction Engineering Steelmaking process

Research Development and Technology

Manufacturing process

Health and Safety

Intro to Engineering

Intro to Steel Manufacturing

The role of RD&T

Intro to mills manufacturing

Employer historical timeline

Tour Apprentice workshops

Site Visit Lab Visit Mills Visit

Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity


Company Modules (contd)

Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10

Transport and Shipping

Sales and marketing

Bridge Visit Support Functions

Graduation ceremony

The role of transport and shipping

Intro to sales and marketing

Site Visit The role of business support functions

Graduation

Site Visit Marketing case study and quiz

Site Visit Activity case study

Graduation

Activity Activity Activity Activity Graduation


Be Inspired - a few examples Industrial cadets takes young people on a unique journey which brings industry to life and equips them with the skills, information and opportunities to succeed.

Young people gain a greater awareness of local industry opportunities and

improved employability skills. It enriches the curriculum for 11 – 19 year olds

Employers (of all sizes) raise the quality and impact of work experience, create

networks and benefit collectively from an improved talent pipeline. It is an opportunity to have your Work Experience formally and independently accredited as a quality benchmarked and tiered schools engagement programme

Schools gain the ability to promote their activities on the Post Graduation Network ,

understand the needs of the Employers in their area, enrich the STEM curriculum, create and maintain partnerships with industry, achieve recognition for the school as part of a National initiative


Engage with companies who are serous about

raising aspirations amongst young people

Changing perceptions about industry and

manufacturing Enriching the STEM

Curriculum

Ensure that pupils get the most out of their work experience/enrichment

activity

Connections with a wide network of businesses

including SME’s ensuring experience and quality is

maintained

Helping students make informed decisions about

study and career pathways

Providing personal

development opportunities for

students

Boosting employability skills and CV’s

Delivering continuing

professional development & accreditation for

teachers

Benefits to Schools


“Employers in the manufacturing sector are concerned about skills shortages, particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Working together to address such issues and create a skilled and motivated workforce is the way forward. Industrial Cadets unites young people and

businesses, creating a quality standard for workplace experiences and providing a structured approach to the

development of a future talent pipeline”

- Gordon Mizner – CEO – EDT responsible for Industrial Cadets

The Industrial Cadets programme is a great way of opening young people’s minds to the amazing

opportunities in our industry. The Industrial Cadets framework is flexible which means it is suitable not only

for large organisations, such as Tata Steel, but can engage successfully with SMEs – through a collaborative

approach. This allows SMEs access to talent at an early stage making sure they can get the correct skills and

competencies they need for their future needs. - Jon Bolton – Director - Tata Steel Long Products

Comments and Results 2014


Post Graduation Network


A Few Participating Companies


Industrial Cadets Graduation


If you would like to run an Experience

1. Contact myself about the accreditation process

2. Decided on the experience you would like to run i.e. Bronze, Silver, Gold

3. Put together an activity module for approval

4. Contact local schools and promote the message

5. Interview Cadets and accept them onto the experience

6. Run the experience and culminate in the Graduation to celebrate the cadets achievements

7. Become connected to the Post Graduation Network

Here’s how


Industrial Cadets Contact

South West Area Employer Engagement Manager

Please contact me if you would like further information on Industrial Cadets

Denise Anstey on 07900983669 or email [email protected]

And together we can try to make a difference for a better future

Thank You

STEM Ambassador

mailto:[email protected]

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