Within a lifelong learning context, how do we get the workforce we need for the District now and in the future to power and sustain economic growth by removing barriers and raising aspirations.
The current chair of the Education and Skills subgroup is Clare Vertigen.
The major project for Education and Skills is Inspiring the Forest which aims to create a long-term impact on the aspirations and opportunities for all those wishing to work within the district. It seeks to bring business and education providers closer for mutual benefit.
Through this project we have a number of exciting plans 2025, keep an eye on our bulletin or social media for regular updates.
Young Enterprise
We are offering Forest of Dean schools funding for either the Company Programme or Launch Pad sessions with Young Enterprise, a nationally recognised organisation that encourages independence and entrepreneurial sparks in young people. We often hear there is a strong appetite to work creatively and independently amongst young people, and through this funding we are aiming to target students who may not fit with traditional academic learning by tapping into that enterprising potential.
This offer has been accepted by Dene Magna, Dean Academy, and Newent High School, and we will be supporting them as they set the programme up. Forest High School in Cinderford are running the programme but this is not funded by FEP, however we will be supporting them where needed throughout. Volunteers will be needed to support the students and teachers with this programme at all schools, could you help out?
More information is available here or by emailing fep@fdean.gov.uk
International Women's Day 2025
We are also working on an International Womens' Day event for March 2025, this project is still underway so keep an eye on this page and our bulletin for updates. If you want to get involved, email us at fep@fdean.gov.uk
Inspiring the Forest Careers Fairs
In 2022 and 2023 we hosted careers fair style events that specifically focused on Forest of Dean businesses. The purpose of this event was to showcase some of the incredible businesses and opportunities available to young people in the district. Please see the separate page for the Inspiring the Forest project. Click here for our Flickr album of photos.
The next Education & Skills meeting is 24th October at 2pm. Please get in touch if you would like the Teams link or to be added to the mailing list.