Date: 17/12/2007
Release: Immediate
AWARD-WINNING PROGRESSION TOOLKIT MAY HOLD THE KEY TO FUTURE
CAREER SUCCESS
The innovative toolkit Getting Through The Maze designed by the
information, advice and guidance service nextstep Berkshire,
delivered by leading education charity CfBT Education Trust, has
won a ‘Working with Adults’ award from the Institute of Careers
Guidance at the National Career Awards 2007.
The toolkit, which was launched last year by nextstep Berkshire in
conjunction with Aimhigher, a national initiative to encourage more
learners from under-represented groups to access higher education,
assists adults who are considering returning to study and helps
them with applying to higher education institutes and the
associated administration involved. There is a particular focus on
progression for those in work and the various options open to them.
The toolkit is designed to act as an aid for experienced guidance
practitioners to use when delivering group progression workshops.
Included in the toolkit are four main units; preparing to study,
progression pathways, choosing an HE course and application
process.
Lesley Reilly, nextstep Manager for CfBT Advice & Guidance,
said, “I am delighted by this award, which recognises both the
knowledge and expertise of CfBT’s guidance practitioners. This
toolkit offers an entertaining and imaginative way for skilled
practitioners to work with adults thinking or planning their route
through HE. It also gives vital information about the range of HE
routes and includes information on foundation degrees. It comes
thoroughly recommended to guidance practitioners and is
particularly useful when delivering group progression
workshops.”
For more information ring nextstep Berkshire 0118 903 5100 or visit
www.nextstepberkshire.org.uk
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Notes for Editors:
CfBT Education Trust is a leading education consultancy and
service organisation. Our object is to provide education for public
benefit both in the UK and internationally. Established 40 years
ago CfBT Education Trust now has an annual turnover exceeding £100
million and employs more than 2,000 staff worldwide who support
educational reform, teach, advise, research and train.
As a not-for-profit organisation we commit around £1 million of our
surpluses every year for practice-based educational research.
For more information contact:
Gillian Goode
Marketing Communications Officer
CfBT Education Trust
60 Queens Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 4BS
Tel: 0118 902 1221
ggoode@cfbt.com