Early Careers Portfolio
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Bridging Skills for Early Career Holders
B ridging Skills for Early Career Holders Programme Aim To close the gap between graduate and employers’ expectations in skills proficiency. A series of six workshops to support graduates’ onboarding and build a lifelong
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skillset for the workplace. Workshop Themes
As a result of these workshops, participants will enhance their mindset, professionalism and skills across six skills areas:
• Workshop 1
Fitting In and Standing Out
• Workshop 2
Networking Essentials for Gen Z
• Workshop 3 Social Perceptiveness and Interpersonal Skills • Workshop 4 Growth Mindset for Resilience and Agility • Workshop 5 Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Skills • Workshop 6 Negotiation and Influence without Full Authority
What the Research Says
Students and graduates actively seek practical skills development.
Employers state there is often a gap between confidence shown and underlying competence among graduates.
Graduates state employers’ expectations on skills proficiency are often too high .
Harvest Research, 2024
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Learning Journey Elements G en Z engage in a hyper-paced world and as digital natives their learning must be tailored to their unique preferences for maximum impact: • Experiential Learning Is crucial for young talent. It centres on learning by doing for better self- direction • Technology Using the most cutting-edge digital platforms and learning tools that resonate with Gen Z’s tech-savvy nature • Simulations and Gamification Are proven to enhance problem-solving and foresight skills among learners, both are required for better self-direction • Reflective ‘Journaling’ Builds reflective practice in work
Harvest | Skills Based Organisation - “The How To” for HR and L&D Professionals Early Careers Portfolio
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