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CIC COACHING SCHEME

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NEBA is partnering with the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and local employers to deliver innovative workshops to a group of Year 11 Construction GCSE learners from The Trinity School. The CIC represents professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business associations in the construction industry ...

DIPLOMA UPDATE... SPORT AND ACTIVE LEISURE

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure (SAL) looks set to become the fastest growing Diploma line in Nottinghamshire. From September 2010 over 200 young people in Nottinghamshire will be on the course in Mansfield, Bassetlaw, Newark, Gedling and Rushcliffe ...

CATAPULTING KIDS FURTHER! FUNDING SUCCESS

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NEBA is pleased to announce that £120K funding has been secured from emda under their Catapulting Kids Further! initiative. NEBA supported three local businesses: Baggagley and Jenkins Ltd (Mansfield); Clear Blue Gas (Tuxford); and S. Clarke Farms Ltd (Car Colston, Nottingham) in submitting project bids to emda for equipment which will both excite and stimulate learning in the region's priority sectors ...

STEM AMBASSADORS

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As part of its STEMPOINT contract with STEMNET, NEBA continues to co-ordinate enhancement and enrichment learning activities in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in Nottinghamshire Schools. NEBA recruits STEM Ambassadors, people with a working knowledge and background in STEM subjects to support these activities and inspire young people ...

DIPLOMA UPDATE ... BUILDING ON EXPERIENCE

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Quality Placements for Young People in Nottinghamshire

A number of Construction and Built Environment Diploma learners from Hadden Park High School successfully completed targeted work experience placements with Nottingham City Homes in October. The Diploma learners were placed ...

STEM ACTIVITY DAY

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Colonel Frank Seely School, Calverton recently hosted a STEM activity day for Year 9 students and pupils from its feeder schools. NEBA Stempoint and STEM Ambassadors supported the day by delivering exciting workshops including:-

LAB IN A LORRY ...IT COULD BE YOU

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NEBA Stempoint is looking for a Nottingham City secondary school to host the Lab in a Lorry for 3 days as a new experiment is launched on board ...

NEBA Launches New Look Website

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

NEBA is delighted to announce that its 'new look' website is now live. The site has undergone a major transformation over the last three months thanks to the work of Paul at PN Design and Lucy & James at Webfuel Studios who have worked alongside the NEBA team to create the fresh design and content.

Retail Awareness Workshop - NEW DATE!

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Retail Awareness Workshop session, which had to be cancelled due to bad weather conditions, has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, 24th February at Goosedale Conference Centre, Papplewick. This event, aimed at teachers and careers advisors will showcase the new Retail Business DVD resource, designed for use in the classroom, to inspire young people to think about careers in retail.

Enterprising Learners at Becket School

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A Business and Enterprise Day, organised by NEBA is being held at Becket School in West Bridgford on Thursday 28 January for learners in Year 11. The day aims to boost employability skills of students and gives learners an opportunity to work with people from a variety of business and industry sectors. Representatives from various organisations who will be attending on the day include Boots Brands team, Coca Cola, RAF, Focus Zenith Marketing, Atos Origin, Move & Save estate agents, Technology Consultancy, Rushcliffe Rotary, TTS and EAM Building Group.

Mansfield Learners Get The Facts on Diplomas

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Mansfield learners took the chance to find out more about the 14-19 Diplomas by visiting the Diploma Roadshow held at the Civic Centre recently. Year 9 learners from Brunts School, Garibaldi School, Manor School, Meden School and Queen Elizabeth's School were able to use touch screen kiosks to view online information and take part in discussions in innovative inflatable 'pods' about the Diplomas which will be on offer to them.

Steps into Healthcare Events

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A series of interactive workshop events offering information, advice and guidance on career opportunities within the healthcare sector are set to take place during April, May and July.The events, organised by Aimhigher Nottinghamshire and its partners, the NHS, NEBA, EDCON and the Trent Simulation & Clinical Skills Centre at QMC will offer learners the chance to particpate in workshops reflecting the diverse range of jobs on offer within the sector such as Acupuncture, Nursing & Midwifery, Dietetics and First Aid Training. For more information please check the events calendar or telephone Sarah Fury on 01623 404345.

Participate in STEM Challenges

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Check out the events section of the website to see the latest STEM challenges which have been added and how you can be involved with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics activities.

Design & Technology Week Challenge 21-25 June 2010

Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Shaun the Sheep's Super Storyboard Challenge

As part of the national Design and Technology week which runs from 21st - 25th June, Key 1 & 2 learners are being challenged to write a short adventure story about Shaun the Sheep and his friends, and make it come to life using moving pictures!

The Future's Bright

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

NEBA, along with Connexions and the post 16 team from the Learning & Skills Council, is now part of a new organisation called Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Futures. Going forward, work experience placements, work-related learning activities and employer engagement will be branded Education Business Futures (EBF)

Calling Business Volunteers

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Education Business Futures (EBF) is currently recruiting local employers to support Business and Enterprise Days taking place over the next two months. The days see teams of students, aged 14-16, undertaking various activities and challenges helping them to understand the skills, attributes and qualities they will need for the world of work.

All the latest news

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Read all the latest news on work experience, the 14-19 Diplomas and Young Apprenticeships in the Spring 2010 Newsletter.

Unique Work Experience at Boots

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

EBF is delighted to be supporting Boots UK who are offering 100 learners the chance to gain some work experience in their Support Office (Headquarters) based in Beeston. Between Monday, 5th July - Friday, 9th July, Boots UK will deliver a structured programme, comprising general work experience, group development sessions and presentations by business leaders, to encourage students to build their awareness of career routes as they start to think about the world of work.

Training for Physics Teachers

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is hosting a three-day inspirational residential course for physics teachers based at the University of Sheffield's Physics & Astronomy department.

The course which runs from 9th - 11th July will feature: various talks on topics such as the LHC, neutrinos, black holes and nanotechnology; a visit to Kelham Island Museum; and, hands-on workshops on Physics & Toys, IOP's Ashfield Music Festival activity and seismology-based practicals.

Your Opinions Count

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We are currently inviting partners and stakeholders to particpate in the accreditation process by providing an evaluation of EBF services. Our Business Engagement team have been contacting local employers involved in work-related learning activities, such as work experience, to request feedback on the quality of service and supoprt they have received.

Thank you to all those who have already completed the survey. We value your input and would like to hear from more employers and work related learning co-ordinators to help inform our future decisions on services.

The survey can be downloaded here and, once completed, can be returned by email to business@futuresnn.co.uk

Appeal for Work Placements

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An urgent appeal is being made to all employers in Nottingham City to support students from the Bulwell Academy. The school has its scheduled work experience from 31st August to 3rd September 2010 and require placements within all sectors including: Hair & Beauty; Retail; Travel & Tourism and Hospitality.

If you can offer a work placement to a student from Bulwell Academy please contact us on 01623 404 345 or email business@futuresnn.co.uk

Young Apprenticeship Celebration

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Over 200 learners, parents, training providers and employers attended the Young Apprenticeship Graduation event at the Council House in Nottingham on 5th July.

Students who have completed the latest co-hort of Young Apprenticeships (a nationally recognised level 2 qualification) in Motor Vehicle, Health & Social Care, Hairdressing, Construction, Engineering and Sports Management & Leadership were presented with their certificates by the Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Councillor Brian Grocock.

Science Fun at Becket School

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Year 7 students at the Becket School took part in a STEM Engineering activity day organised by Education Business Futures.

The aim of the day was to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) with the students undertaking exciting challenges including constructing a tower from marshmallows and spaghetti, designing and building a rocket launcher, a drag race buggy powered by an elastic band and a four metre tall tetrahedron.

We're on the move!

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

From Thursday, 29th July Education Business Futures will be based in new premises just outside Nottingham city centre.

Mansfield speaks!

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Young people from Mansfield took part in a youth conversation event held recently at the Civic Centre. The event was organised by the Mansfield Learning Partnership (MLP), an initiative involving all Mansfield secondary schools, West Notts College and other partners including Education Business Futures.

Learners inspired by Boots

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

100 students from across the East Midlands spent a week at the Boots support office in Nottingham getting inspired about work. 50 were from schools, colleges and universities here in Nottinghamshire.

Boots, the Nottingham-based health and beauty retailer put the students through their paces in an effort to bridge the gap between young people's expectations of work and what business expects from them.

New Office Address for EBF

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

From Thursday, 29th July the new address for EBF will be: 2A Sherwood Rise, Nottingham, NG7 6JN.

Tel: 0115 9601540 Fax: 0115 9601599