The Careers Edition is the result of a collaborative effort between the University of Huddersfield, 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC), Business Kirklees and Kirklees Council’s Employment and Skills service. It forms part of the main Kirklees Top 100 Companies initiative that aims to raise the profile and awareness of the incredible array of businesses and career opportunities that we have here in Kirklees.
The purpose of the Careers Edition is to inspire young people and help them recognise their local area as a great place in which they can learn, work, grow and thrive. When considering future career aspirations, this initiative hopes to highlight just some of the opportunities which exist at some of the most successful companies in our region, right here on our doorstep.
School career leads, career advisors and wider business representatives were invited to the event, held on Wednesday 2 April at the 3M BIC, to hear from guest speakers, ask questions, provide feedback into the initiative and receive one of the first copies of the Careers Edition brochure.
The event was opened by Cllr Amanda Pinnock, Cabinet Member for Education and Communities at Kirklees Council, and featured a passionate and knowledgeable panel from a variety of industries who all gave their thoughts on the current labour market, the opportunities which exist in the local labour market and the support that is available for those embarking on their career. The audience asked some thought-provoking questions and made some positive contributions to the evenings discussions.
Photo Credit: Heather Magner at Northern Exposure Photos and Videos
Event contributors, photographed above from left to right included:
Claire Aydogan, Head of Careers and Employability at The University of Huddersfield
Jazmeer Jackson, Lawyer at Thompsons Solicitors
Sue Cooke, CEO at 3M Buckley Innovation Centre
Martin Green, Chief Executive at C + K Careers Ltd
Steve Radley, HR Business Partner at HSL Chairs
Clare Gill, Social Sustainability Manager at BAM
Lauren Wallman, Talent Development Manager at Thornton & Ross Ltd
Cllr Amanda Pinnock, Cabinet Member for Education and Communities at Kirklees Council
Cllr Amanda Pinnock said:
“This year’s Kirklees Top 100 list features businesses who are leading the way in their industries and achieving great things; we know that the foundation of their success, lies with their people. The intention of the Top 100 Careers Edition is to support and guide our young people throughout their career journey, equipping them with the confidence and skills to make the right choices – and to take their first vital steps in their transition from school to College, to an Apprenticeship, or to University and on to what is an ever more complex and challenging labour market. It is crucial that we continue to shine a spotlight on the wide range of careers opportunities which exist locally, and share the message with our schools, careers advisors and most importantly young people that you can build your chosen career right here in Kirklees.”
The brochure is now set to be sent to all schools and colleges across Kirklees, to enable careers leads to use this information as a tool to support, inspire and advise young people on their future career options.
You can view the KT100-24-25-Careers-Brochure here.
Looking forward, we are shaping the strategy for the Top 100 careers edition activity, making plans for the next 12 months.
If you would like to find out more about this, or are interested in joining us to help shape future activity or provide relevant content and comments, please contact our Employment and Skills colleagues at [email protected] or call them on 01484 225016.
