PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS PROGRAMME- a series of nine 2 hour workshops with the following aims:

• to get the students to think about why they get up and go to school/college/university

• the fact that they can learn anything- if they want to

• the realisation that they can get on with everyone they meet- if they choose to

• it is always better to have a plan, but be prepared to change it if it doesn't work for you!

• we all have to earn money, however we have the choice of employment or working for ourselves

• a key to success is maximising your time

1- Motivation, why do you get up in the morning
Pen Trick, Paper Plane Exercise, What Do You Want/Not Want, Spot the Difference (opportunities to use skills and talents), PPT slides on reading exam questions properly

2- Planning and Goal Setting
Pen Trick, Arrows Worksheet (project planning the next 15 years), Knotty Issue (don't get into a mess in life, it is always more difficult to get out!), Fantasy Business Card (POWER questions to ensure you have goals, not dreams), Thinking Out of the Box exercise

3- Getting on with Others, Communication and Team Work
Name Game, Rapport Quiz, Speed Dating, Paper Doilies (communication exercise), Sell Something (team exercise to develop a presentation)

4- Earning Money
Sweet Trading Game, Spot the Difference, Spotting Opportunities worksheet, Thinking Out of the Box

5- Time Management, Prioritising and Revision Skills
Time Management Theory, Prioritising Tasks, VAK Quiz, VAK Specific Revision Techniques, Relaxation Techniques, Juggling (learn through following a process), Memory Skills- tips and techniques

6- STEM Workshop
Why STEM? (future need for STEM graduates), PPT (challenging stereotypes of STEM), Name Game, Where is STEM? (group exercise thinking of how STEM links with every job), Group Discussion on what interests you about STEM and why?, Handout

7- Team Working
Building wigwams, using own skills and talents, planning, importance of good foundation, risk vs reward (buckets and balls exercise)

8- Starting a Business
Smart Start to starting a small business using your skills and talents (YoungBiz YBUK Ltd)

9- Applications, CV's and Interviews

Selling yourself, in the nicest possible way! Understanding how applications and CV's are viewed by a recruiter/assessor, preparing prsonal statements, getting ready for and understanding the interview process