An initiative of the EPPP, the “Giving Students the EDGE for Work” workshops are heading to schools in the North Coast NSW and via webinars for schools in South-western Sydney over the coming months. The workshop is dedicated to getting students ‘job-ready’ and understanding what an employer is really looking for in young people. Find out more about what the EDGE Workshops offer and a full list of dates and locations for Term 3.
The “Giving Students the EDGE for Work” workshops help students prepare to present to employers to secure work experience, work placement, School Based Apprenticeships or Traineeships and other employment opportunities.
The workshops are a fun and engaging way to introduce students to the world of work and what employers are looking for in young people seeking work. Students will learn about the importance of how they present and how crucial it is to be aware of their self-image and personal branding.
The EDGE workshop was created to address the gap between what students believe and what employers know. Students will learn about job readiness and what employers are really looking for – giving them the EDGE when starting out in the workforce.
What are the EDGE workshops?
These are fun, interactive and educational workshops, supported by the NSW Government. During the workshop students will: