Region of Learning@RegofLearning

We bridge the gap between industry and education by connecting young people with employers and learning providers across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

 Based in United Kingdom
RegionofLearning.co.uk
Joined May 2022
📍 Live today at the #PreparingForAdulthood SEND Festival at Burgess Hall, St Ives! We’re showcasing how digital badges help young people celebrate skills, track progress, & open doors to work & learning 🌟 Come & say hello & grab a badge... #RegionOfLearning #SEND #DigitalBadges
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We want your feedback: share your digital badge experience 💭 Please complete our short survey to share your digital badge journey so far. It would be great if you could submit your feedback by 21st March, thank you! 🎊 lnkd.in/d_ky5gNk
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💡Wondering how to store your badges? Create your online badge wallet through the UK Skills pass and start sharing today. lnkd.in/dnZKNiGn #ukskillspass #badgewallet #digitalbadges #skillspassport
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Start your Digital Badge journey today. 🌟Visit our website to discover how you can start earning badges and showcasing your achievements. #digitalbadges #regionoflearning #website #digitalskills lnkd.in/e9n9uSFA
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🟡 The CPCA’s integration of digital badges into its internship and skills development programs is a promising model for bridging the skills gap and enhancing employability in the region. Read the case study on our website! lnkd.in/dPgr-GXM #CPCA #digitalbadges #cpca
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🎨 Babylon ARTS issued digital badges to volunteers creating accessibility guides for the ‘Sensing Nature’ exhibition, working with visually impaired individuals. Funded by @HeritageFundUK, they’re making art more accessible! 🌿 More: lnkd.in/ddsHViVT
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We were nominated for a continued dedication and commitment award at a Cambridge City Council reward and recognition event🎉 We were commended for our work and are delighted to see our efforts with Digital Badges celebrated😊 #cambridgecitycouncil
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We’re thrilled to join Form the Future at their 2024 Annual Conference on 26th Nov! 🎉 A day to: ⭐ Empower young people 🧩 Shape future workplaces 📚 Enjoy workshops & more! #FormTheFuture #FutureWorkplace #Conference #Event
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Earn a badge and discover your inner animal! 🐕🐭 Take the #AnimalMeQuiz to reveal your attributes, inject some fun, and share your results. 🦓🐄 Start here: lnkd.in/d96Ry7Qd & collect your badge here: lnkd.in/d9hqJmA2. Check out our team's results! 🐻🦁🐮
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🦚Ready to grow your network? Join CambsB2B 2024 for a powerful day of connecting with the Greater Cambridge business community! Discover new opportunities, engage with industry leaders, and spark success🌟 #events #networking #cambsb2b
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Make the pledge! 🙌 Support digital badges in your organization and unlock benefits for you and your team. Contact Julian Stanley to get started: ✉️ julian.stanley@cambridge.gov.uk #pledge #support #digitalbadges #recruitment #regionoflearning
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⏳ Transform recruitment with Digital Badges! Inspired by Microsoft, Google, and Apple, they're changing upskilling and hiring. Want to learn more? Contact Julian Stanley at julian.stanley@cambridge.gov.uk! ✉️ #digitalbadges #upskilling #recruitment #HR
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🚀 Your Creative Future! Join us at the Fitzwilliam Museum on Fri, 1 Nov, 11am-1pm for a FREE CV boost, career tips & creative workshops. Sign up ⬇️ tickets.museums.cam.ac.uk/91… #CareerGoals #CreativePathways
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🎖 Boost your recruitment process! Deloitte research shows skills-based hiring outperforms traditional methods. Digital badges are a fast way to verify the skills you need. Want to learn more? Contact Julian Stanley ✉️ julian.stanley@cambridge.gov.uk #DigitalBadges#recruitment
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🍂 Join us at the Meadows Community Centre on October 21 from 12:30-17:30 for talks, networking, and health project showcases! Connect with local organizations and volunteers in Cambridge. See you there! #communitymatters #cambridgeevents #cambridgenetwork #engagement
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Stay ahead with digital badges! 🏆 Show your commitment to innovation in recruitment. Contact Julian Stanley to learn more: ✉️ julian.stanley@cambridge.gov.uk #DigitalBadges #Recruitment #HR #RegionOfLearning #FutureOfWork #SkillsDevelopment
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💡 New digital resources are live on our website to support your digital badge journey! From sharing with employees to creating awareness in your network, we’ve got you covered. #DigitalBadges #RegionOfLearning #DigitalSkills #FutureOfWork #SkillsDevelopment
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📈 Digital badges are the key to addressing skill shortages in emerging industries! 🌟 Start recognizing them in your recruitment to build a future-ready talent pipeline. 🚀 Learn more on our website! #DigitalBadges #RegionOfLearning #DigitalCertificate #DigitalSkills #skills
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💡Digital badges showcase skills that formal education can't! They're easy to share on social media and digital CVs. Start your journey today! Learn more on our website. #DigitalBadges #SkillsDevelopment #FutureOfWork
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🎨 Build a more inclusive, skills-focused workforce with digital badges! Pledge your support by recognizing them in your organization and unlock benefits for you and your team. Contact Julian Stanley, Employer Engagement Officer, to get started. #Pledge #digitalbadges
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🎓 Enhance your recruitment by recognizing candidates' skills with digital badges. It makes your process more transparent, engaging, and appealing. Learn more from Julian Stanley: julian.stanley@cambridge.gov.uk #DigitalBadges #Recruitment #HR #RegionOfLearning
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📌Enhance your employer brand by pledging to recognize digital badges, showcasing your commitment to skills, diversity, and innovation. Attract top talent as a forward-thinking employer. Contact Julian Stanley at julian.stanley@cambridge.gov.uk to make the pledge or learn more.
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🎖Be ready for skills shortages.🎖 Digital badges help you adapt to changing skills and demonstrate your commitment to innovative recruitment Contact Employer Engagement Officer, Stanley to make the pledge or find out more ✉️ julian.stanley@cambridge.gov.uk
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Join us tomorrow for a free, online webinar where you can learn all about internships, digital badges, and how to showcase your skills with My Skills Pass! Reserve your spot via the link below eventbrite.co.uk/e/internshi… #digitalbadges #webinar
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Be the employer who champions innovation. Embrace skills-based hiring with digital badges, empowering employees to explore new skills and drive growth. Contact Julian Stanley at julian.stanley@cambridge.gov.uk to pledge or learn more. #digitalbadges #recruitment #hr
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Interested in exploring the advantages that digital badges offer? Here are our Top 5 benefits! #unlockyourpotential #careerstarters #supportyoungcareers #skillsrecognition #digitalbadgebenefits #digitaltransformation
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🕚 Join us for an informative webinar on May 15th at 11am! Explore internship opportunities, digital badges, and their significance with Badge Nation. Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/learning-… #digitalbadges #webinar #learningatworkweek #savethedate
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Join us at our Preparing for Adult event! 🎉 Fun activities, info sessions & a PFA digital badge for all visitors! 📍The Burgess Hall, One Leisure, Westwood Rd, St Ives, PE27 6WU Fri 3rd May, 10am-2pm! #PFAevent #DigitalBadges #StIves #CareerStart
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Thanks to all our partners and learning organisations for your support over the last three years! This year we issued nearly 5000 #DigitalBadges! None of this would have been possible without all your support and participation, so #ThankYou! #Cambridgeshire #Careerdevelopment
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Does your organisation recognise digital badges in its #recruitment process? Digital badges are an excellent marker of #Experience and can demonstrate the #SkillsAndTraining of a potential candidate. Could your company benefit? Learn more: regionoflearning.co.uk/
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@formfuture has created some of our most popular #DigitalBadges in the region. 🧭 Career Explorer – 427 badges issued 🧐 Region of Learning Participant – 497 badges issued 👶 Early Career Ambassador – 50 badges issued Interested? regionoflearning.co.uk/digit… #Cambridge
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Meet Joanna Hodgeson, one of our lovely managers at Region of Learning. Joanna is proudly committed to developing a region that promotes confidence and self-worth, and is focused on building skills as well as developing local talent. #MeetTheTeam
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Did you know that 41% of our participants have English as their second language? At Region of Learning, we’re ensuring that upskilling and #LearningOpportunities are accessible to everyone, no matter their background. #CambridgeStudent #InternationalStudentsCambridge #ESL
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Our partner @form_future delivers invaluable tailored career guidance support to Region of Learning participants, such as at Ely Job Centre Plus (pictured). Form the Future has issued ~1000 digital badges to those who benefit from their #CareerSupport! Keep up the good work 👏
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#DigitalBadges are more than just rewards for training and career development. The @FitzMuseum_UK badge ‘Zensation Workshop’ helps participants develop personal skills, promotes positive #wellbeing, and encourages participants to get creative! #TeacherTwitter #Students
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@Anglia Ruskin's #SHoKE knowledge exchange is a great example of how universities can implement #DigitalBadging. Participating students can receive five badges that recognise their skills development and collaboration with civic partners. Learn more: ow.ly/4EtL50Q3qG6
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Region of Learning aims to open doors for everyone in Cambridgeshire! Our Co-Manager Jo Hodgeson discusses the benefits of digital badging for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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#DigitalBadges can be earned through a variety of activities. Milton Road Primary School’s ‘School Volunteer’ badge is designed for those who give their time to support school staff. #SchoolSupport #CambridgeTeachers #MiltonPrimary
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#DigitalBadges can help #SEND and alternative provision students gain recognition for the skills they’ve earned, both inside and outside of the classroom. To see the badges your students could start earning, visit: navigatr.app/map/ #TeacherTwitter
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Whether it’s participating in an event or volunteering, #DigitalBadges are a great way to reward students for skills earned outside of the classroom. #DigitalLearning #DigitalQualifications #CareerDevelopment #Students
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@Form_future have 13 crafted badges ready to be earned on our online platform. Designed to support young people throughout their #LearningJourney, they are a great example of how best to write and distribute #DigitalBadges. #DigitalLearning #CareerDevelopment #Teachers
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Want to learn more? Catch up on our full education webinar here: ow.ly/505250PSpt2 @GillScott11 @LightcastData
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Not all learning happens in the classroom. Are you hosting a public event that could also be a great #LearningOpportunity for attending #YoungPeople? Have you thought about creating a supporting #DigitalBadge? Get involved: xpcambs.co.uk/
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Employers love to see proof of relevant skills. #YoungPeople can easily share their #DigitalBadges with future employers by adding their digital badges directly to their CVs. Learn how: thersa.org/add-badge-to-cv #SchoolsAdvice #StudentDevelopment #Careers
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#DigitalBadges help individuals showcase skills to employers. Badges reveal strengths, abilities, and experiences, making it easy for employers to assess their suitability for a role. Check our bio if you want to support #YouthDevelopment.
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#DidYouKnow that less than half (46.6%) of young people aged 19+ in the UK think they could successfully write a CV? Learn about how @form_future’s Enterprise Day at @JFANNEWS helped students to improve their employability skills: formthefuture.org.uk/success…
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As @RaeSnape noted in our recent webinar: "People should feel that the university and the museums in the city belong to everybody." Embracing #DigitalBadges promotes a diverse learning ecosystem that empowers and upskills individuals through a range of different opportunities.
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Does your company struggle with #recruitment? Have a listen to what Youmna Khan @bradfordmdc had to say about the benefits of #DigitalBadging.
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Hear what @HughesAlex01 Founder of inspire2ignite loves about Navigatr and its #DigitalBadge platform.
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@camcitco is bridging the #SkillsGap with an exciting new tool on the Navigatr platform. The tool reviews #DigitalBadge pathways to suggest relevant live jobs to young people on the platform.
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#DigitalBadges are virtual credentials that showcase achievements and skills gained through learning experiences. They're a visual proof of accomplishment recognised by employers, schools, and online communities. Learn more: xpcambs.co.uk/ #WorkSkills
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Learning doesn’t stop when students leave the classroom. #DigitalBadging provides young people with a great way to track, log, and find new learning and working opportunities outside ‘official’ settings. To find out more, visit this link: xpcambs.co.uk/ #LifeLearning
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Learn more about how #DigitalBadging can be used to open up future prospects for young people beyond school – sign up to our free webinar on 21 June! linkedin.com/events/digitalb… #EarlyCareers #StudentDevelopment #CareerDevelopment #EdChat
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Ed from @realideasorg and Badge Nation reveals the benefits of #DigitalBadging. Join our #OnlineWebinar on 21 June to learn how digital pathways are bridging working & learning opportunities for students in #Cambridgeshire 👇 linkedin.com/events/digitalb… #EdChat #CareerGuidance
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The @CambsWireless 'Techsters Digital Skills Programme' is a badge aimed at helping students develop digital skills. It's a perfect example of how #DigitalBadges can help students ready their skills before entering the workplace. #CareerReady
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The Computing Coding Workshop by @computermuseum starts people on their coding journey!💻 This badge is earned by attending the workshop and is a great example of how best to create a #DigitalBadge. #CodingWorkshop #TechSkills #YouthDevelopment #LearnProgramming
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The @ConnectionsBus badge pathway introduces young people to the basics of babysitting. The badges cover #FirstAid and how to manage challenging situations and are a good way to introduce #YoungPeople to a #ChildcareCareer. See more: ow.ly/Bf2350O8xHq #Babysitting
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It’s #ADWeek2023! As the world becomes more digital, so does the next generation of workers. In recognition, here are just some of the #DigitalBadges on XP that promote digital skills. #EuropeanYearofSkills #TechSkills #YouthDevelopment #DigitalSkills @AllDigitalEU
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There really is a #DigitalBadge for everyone - @CambJunction’s Young Company badge has been created for young people interested in live performance and a career on stage. #YouthDevelopment #CambridgePerformingArts #LivePerformance xpcambs.co.uk/
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Are you looking to recognise the achievements and skills of your staff? @abclifesupport's #DigitalBadge pathway is a great way to help people recognition for the skills they’ve gained in spotting and supporting #MentalHealthConditions.
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📣 Cambridge and Peterborough employers! We’re on the lookout for #Businesses that can offer #WorkExperience to young people in Cambridgeshire. If you’re passionate about supporting young people’s careers and the local community, email Therese Pluck at @form_future. #Careers
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The @SmartMfgA has teamed up with the CPRoL to provide #DigitalBadges that help young people develop their digital skills and increase employability. Join us in supporting the next generation’s career development. Learn more about partnering with us here: ow.ly/IkAL50NjRVy
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One of the newest badges on XP includes this Maths badge from @AngliaRuskin ARU is inviting GCSE students to recall and apply various Maths topics, while demonstrating teamwork, leadership and organisation skills in order to gain the badge. #MathsGCSE #MathsSkills
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Did you know our team is helping young people in Cambridgeshire start their careers? We connect employers with young people to facilitate #Training, #WorkOpportunities and #Apprenticeships. If you want to help support young people in Cambs: ow.ly/PNh350NjROs
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Calling all teachers & schools in #Cambridge! @form_future provide students with the tools they need to succeed in the workplace, providing #CareersGuidance and #WorkExperience opportunities. To register a student, email: tpluck@formthefuture.org.uk #EdChat #Mentoring
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@CRC_College has designed their #DigitalBadges with #EmployabilitySkills in mind. Their five-badge collection focuses on helping students to build and recognise skills in communication, innovation, problem solving, self-motivation and digital skills. #CambridgeCareers
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@AngliaRuskin's 8 digital badges help #YoungPeople develop #SoftSkills and #TeamWorking outside the classroom. You can help provide learning opportunities too - find more information here: ow.ly/1JGj50NbNKp
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@AngliaRuskin have 8 badged learning opportunities for university students, members, and employees. They’re a great example of how badging can be used to give young people valuable #employability skills, like #debating. More information can be found at: navigatr.app/badge/1151/aru-…
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“Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Region of Learning offers so many benefits and opportunities to disadvantaged young people and will also help to ease the skills shortages many organisations are hampered by.” - Michelle Lord FRSA CPRoL Manager @camcitco ow.ly/Pnk650MUbNQ
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“Badging with XP provides our co-workers an opportunity to record and showcase the skills they’re gaining through their work with us. This helps them to choose a pathway best suited to their hopes and aspirations.” Alison, Kitchen Manager, Phoenix Trust. xpcambs.co.uk/pledge-it
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@CRC_College has created The Personal Development Programme, and is the first college in #Cambridge to design #DigitalBadges exclusively for its students to develop #Employability skills. Join CRC and learn how to write your own badge for your students: ow.ly/8BiY50MiVeB
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@CRC_College has created The Personal Development Programme, and is the first college in #Cambridge to design #DigitalBadges exclusively for its students to develop #Employability skills. Join CRC and learn how to write your own badge for your students: ow.ly/8BiY50MiVeB
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Happy New Year! If your organisation wants to help #YoungPeople and #BridgeTheGap between school leavers and their future careers in 2023, get involved with XP! To find out more about #DigitalBadges and how you can pledge support, visit: xpcambs.co.uk/badge-it
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Earning a #RealLivingWage makes a huge difference to people’s lives, allowing them the financial freedom they deserve. @camcitco are working with the Region of Learning to ensure businesses working with the XP platform pay a real living wage. cambridge.gov.uk/living-wage
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#DigitalBadges can be earned for many different activities, including attending arts events. The Library Presents has many badges on XP aimed at users who attend the rich mix of music, theatre, and arts events taking place around the region’s #libraries. navigatr.app/
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@ShiftMomentum has partnered with XP to develop their IGNITE programme. The digitally badged scheme has been designed for 15–24-year-olds at risk of not being in #education, #training, or #employment. For more information, click the link ow.ly/QYOB50LMKJX #NEET
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@camcitco is exploring how it can better recognise #OnTheJobTraining and acknowledge when staff meet core skills during the appraisal process. With this badge pathway, the Council can keep track of staff learning & future #CareerDevelopment. Do the same: xpcambs.co.uk/badge-it
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@CambWireless have designed their badges in a 3-part programme. Stage 1 teaches young people #BasicDigitalSkills. Stages 2 and 3 are a series of live workshops alongside #IndustryExperts. To find out more about XP badging: xpcambs.co.uk/badge-it
Writing digital badges builds a bridge between your business and local young talent. Join Badge Nation for a free virtual badge writing workshop on 30.11.22 to find out how badging can improve your talent pipeline. eventbrite.com/cc/autumn-bad…
'We hope our badges will allow young people to recognise the high levels of independence, #creativity and responsibility they demonstrate and develop during the programme.’ See some of the XP badges for those who engage with @Cambridge_Fest: navigatr.app/provider/5/camb…
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Digital Badges are a great way for #employers to ensure future job applicants are equipped with the skills they are looking for. Say hello to our XP platform, where you can create experience pathways for young people to showcase their experience: navigatr.app/
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@CamUnivMuseums have joined Region of Learning so that they can engage with the local #young #arts community. Follow the link to find out more: credly.com/organizations/cam…
In November, @CambsSkills are hosting a workshop ‘Pivot Tables using Excel’ – with a #DigitalBadge for each participant. Could your organisation offer a learning opportunity to help people access opportunities that are right for them? Get in touch: xpcambs.co.uk/contact
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📢 Calling all employers and providers in Cambridgeshire - want to write your own digital badge, but not sure where to start? Join us for a free virtual Badge Writing workshop on 19.10.22 with Badge Nation. Book your place: eventbrite.com/cc/autumn-bad… #DigitalBadges
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The @LonghurstGroup ‘Financial Awareness’ badge is aimed at young people who want to gain strong financial skills and learn how to save money. If you’re a learning provider and want to inspire young people by offering your own badges, visit: xpcambs.co.uk/badge-it #skills
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@ConcreteRoseCIC's badges such as ’Basic budgeting with a focus on utilities’ are designed to recognise the crucial #skills needed by young people to thrive independently. To get your company involved or to create your own badge, visit: xpcambs.co.uk/badge-it
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Don’t forget, there’s an XP digital badge available for all those who attend tomorrow's @CambridgeBID #JobFair! Learn more: credly.com/org/cambridge-cit…
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We can't wait to meet you at our Job Fair tomorrow, 10am - 3pm at Downing Place URC 😃 Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to meet lots of employers!
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@Camcitco @RobertTPollock: “With XP our ambition is to support young people and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, recognising practical learning and #skills to improve their #employability and career aspirations.” To learn more about XP: xpcambs.co.uk/contact
One of the biggest challenges facing the #AviationIndustry is the #SkillsShortage. @Marshall_Skills are tackling the imbalance by engaging with young people through XP and providing routes into apprenticeships! To learn more: xpcambs.co.uk/
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@Sookio are helping to inspire young people into the #MarketingIndustry by working with XP to develop industry focussed #DigitalBadges. To learn more about badges and pathways visit: xpcambs.co.uk/
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There is a huge #equality gap across Cambridgeshire, and the most disadvantaged often miss out on dream jobs. XP helps young people to showcase their transferable and workplace skills, meaning #employers can consider more candidates and boost the diversity of their #recruitment
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"Costello Medical is proud to work with Region of Learning to develop #DigitalBadges for some of our entry-level roles.” Sophie Costello, CEO #CostelloMedical struggles to find enough high quality candidates for entry level jobs - our badges can help to develop the right skills.
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What is XP? XP is based on the success of Cities of Learning, which has opened career opportunities for young people in Brighton, Plymouth, and Southampton since 2019 – watch the video to see how it works! #CitiesofLearning #Cambridge
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This month local businesses shared how being Digital Badge Trailblazer for XP can help solve #recruitment challenges. @MarkJohnEssex, Director of Skills @KPMG, explained how #DigitalBadges and work experience programmes have introduced a skills led approach to recruitment.
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XP from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Region of Learning, Skills and Opportunity recognises learning and skills developed outside of the classroom and creates new pathways for young people into #careers in high growth sectors. Follow us to find out how you can be involved.
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Simon de Young @PwC_UK “It is imperative that local employers share this fantastic initiative with all the businesses they interact with. #Cambridge is renowned for its innovation and I hope we are the start of something much bigger.” Become part of it: xpcambs.co.uk
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A big thank you to our speakers and local businesses who attended our XP launch event yesterday hosted by @PwC: Simon de Young, Robert Pollock from @CamCitCouncil, Sophie Costello, @rachelcarter1, @FreshAmbitionCo, @MarkJohnEssex, @AliceGilderdale, @MarkRiches and Michelle Lord!
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This week we participated in a webinar by @StradaEducation discussing new tools to support skills identification, recognition and transferability at @OECD Local Development Forum. Visit xpcambs.co.uk/ to see how we help young people gain a foothold in the labour market.
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