Growing talent – 100% of those who
complete go into work!
Devised by PwC in January
2014, Employers can see
their future talent grow in situ
prior to hiring. Unemployed
young people get the support
and nurturing to grow into long
term employees. The
partnership with JobCentre
Plus ensures no financial
hardship.
Next programme starts
September 2014
(Summer intake of Growing Talent)
Background
PwC recognised the success employer-led work experience programmes deliver. However,
not all completing participants go into work. Why not have a programme where employers
can literally ‘grow their own talent’ in situ with 100% of those who complete going into work enter Growing Talent! JobCentre Plus lifts the obligation to ‘sign-on’ and ‘job search’.
Benefits and travel are paid for the 12 week programme.
Format
The screening process includes an Assessment Day with PwC and the participating
employers, panel selection interviews and vetting. Selected participants then attend an
Orientation Week. During this workshops, seminars, role play, team challenges, public
speaking tasks to build confidence, self-esteem and team player attributes . An 11 week, fulltime placement for eleven weeks then follows with their matched employer learning ‘on the
job’. Halfway through participants attend the holistic part of the programme at Latimer House.
Set in 30 acres in the Chiltern Valley, work on fitness, nutrition, budget planning and stress
management is undertaken – with a large amount of freetime to enjoy the facilities!
What those involved say:
‘The bonding and camaraderie shown by all the young people was the highlight of my week’
Jamie – Pertemps Professional
‘I learnt I have a core of talent and to be more comfortable & confident in myself’ Growing
Talent participant
‘I was so impressed by these young professonals’ James – Red Personnel
Participating Employers
Harrow Green, Iron Mountain, MITIE Total Document Management, Pertemps Professional,
Pertemps IT, Portico, Red Personnel & SSR Personnel
For more details please contact Jane James on
07914 934888 or [email protected].
PwC