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Youth Support in Manchester, Lancashire, UK by The Gen Online Across 4 NW counties and growing, hundreds of businesses are behind a GB Shared vision to embrace collaboration. Whilst receiving great benefits, business join to centralise and share resources and opportunities across a county, for all, and it’s having a positive impact locally. Now, GB Shared and its vast network of businesses, have worked through the pandemic, to bring a lifeline to this, and future generations. The Gen, a national, online youth platform will launch in April, piloting across the Northwest, then growing across the UK. With all its content uniquely powered by business, The Gen, aimed at 16-24-year olds, will offer life, education and work skills, all in one place, revealing a different perspective on opportunity, and life choices, to young people. It’s backed by 5 Northern Powerhouse Partners and Innovate UK. For more information visit our website at: https://thegen.online/ Coming April 2021 visit - https://whatsthegen.co.uk/ Connect to us via our social links: Youtube Gen: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0SU1jqPwkJgiNggYbUJwyg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsTheGen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gen-by-gb-shared/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatsTheGen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsthegen/ #Employability #InvestInYouth #Graduates #Education #Careers #Placements #Colleges #University #Schools

Ever wondered why businesses network? What do they do, why do they join networking organisations? What are the top tips for networking success? Listen to networking extraordinaire, Karen Tems of The Business Network, Central and East Lancashire as she shares some top tips on how to get the most from networking and what networking etiquette is best! Businesses often join networks to grow their reach, raise brand awareness, obtain key connections or to support their sales targets. Ultimately though, it's about working together, collaborating 'outside' your organisation and improving what you offer and how you offer it. Joining the right networking groups is also key, the better the fit for your organisation, combined with a positive approach will yield great business returns! For more information visit our website at: https://thegen.online/ Connect with us via our social links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0SU1jqPwkJgiNggYbUJwyg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsTheGen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/70927160 Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatsTheGen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsthegen/ #Employability #InvestInYouth #Graduates #Education #Careers #Placements #Colleges #University #Schools #Networking

The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit. Hear from George of DataCentre Plus who shares with us his journey of obtaining a 6 month kickstart placement, how he got the place, what skills is it bringing him and what advice he'd give others thinking of applying. During the pandemic, the UK Government ploughed around £2bn into young people, helping employers with wage costs to ensure our youth had access to job opportunities. For more information visit our website at: https://thegen.online/ Connect with us via our social links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0SU1jqPwkJgiNggYbUJwyg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsTheGen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/70927160 Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatsTheGen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsthegen/ #Employability #InvestInYouth #Graduates #Education #Careers #Placements #Colleges #University #Schools #Kickstart

Lisa from Perfect Recruitment supports organisation to recruit staff, using her skills and experience to help them build strong workforce's that drive businesses forward. We asked business owner Lisa, to share some top tips when applying for jobs and some insights into her current recruitment portfolio! Here Lisa shares her thoughts on the current job market and, as we exit the pandemic, and return to normality, future key challenges to be aware of. Listen to Lisa as she shares top tips on how to submit a top notch CV including any experience to really show employers what you're capable of and succeed in acquiring the right role for you! For more information visit our website at: https://thegen.online/ Connect with us via our social links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0SU1jqPwkJgiNggYbUJwyg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsTheGen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/70927160 Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatsTheGen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsthegen/ #Employability #InvestInYouth #Graduates #Education #Careers #Placements #Colleges #University #Schools

Liz Hardwick is all things tech! The Co Founder of DigiEnable, Co Director of Can Do Leads and on the Board of Directors for Digital Lancashire, Liz, has a wealth of experience across the digital arena. In this video, Liz shares her expertise when it comes to digital pathways, how new job roles are being created all the time and how much digital is now embedded within almost every sector. If you're keen to embark on a digital career, Liz offers some top tips on what to look for, how to find your niche but moreover, how you can go on to do what you both 'want' to do and 'enjoy' doing in a digital career! For more information visit our website at: https://thegen.online/ Connect with us via our social links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0SU1jqPwkJgiNggYbUJwyg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsTheGen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/70927160 Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatsTheGen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsthegen/ #Employability #InvestInYouth #Graduates #Education #Careers #Placements #Colleges #University #Schools #Tech #Digital

Jason Govindji Bruce is the MD of Nori HR and Employment Law - this family run bushiness supports other organisations with their HR and Employment Law function and any queries they might have. The 'people' are the most important part of any organisation. The Human Resources function ensures staff are looked after. There are legal obligations too, like health and safety, working times, breaks and holidays to name a few. In this video, Jason shares his expertise when it comes to HR, and what qualifications are needed to explore a pathway in this sector! If you're keen to embark on a career in HR - watch this short video for some useful tips! For more information visit our website at: https://thegen.online/ Connect with us via our social links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0SU1jqPwkJgiNggYbUJwyg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsTheGen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/70927160 Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatsTheGen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsthegen/ #Employability #InvestInYouth #Graduates #Education #Careers #Placements #Colleges #University #Schools #Human Resources