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TOGETHER WE CREATE THE FUTURE EXPLORE | PLAN | BECOME
Students
We equip students to explore, plan and become their futures through providing activities, information advice and guidance that enable them to build the skills that they need to succeed.
Parents & Carers
We advise parents and carers on higher education, and how they can help their young person to explore, plan and become their future.
School Staff
We support school staff to run activities that enable their students to explore, plan and become their futures. Our activities are designed to make it easier for schools to achieve the Gatsby Benchmarks.
Work experience & outreach opportunities
Inspiration & ideas
Explore your Future webinar series
The Explore your Future series gives you all the information, advice and help you need to plan and prepare for your next steps. Each week a different topic is covered and you’re welcome to join for as many sessions as you like. The webinars last for 45 minutes, and include a short presentation and a live Q&A, making sure you have lots of time to ask questions if you want to. All the webinars in this series are suitable for students in years 12 and 13, as well as parents/carers and teachers/advisers. It’s completely free to register.
Work experience
IGD’s Virtual Work Experience Programme
The food and grocery industry is growing, with jobs to suit everyone. This fast-paced and diverse industry, has opportunities for all qualification levels, including in-demand STEM skills within Science, Technology, Engineering and Analytics. Join IGD's virtual work experience week to gain skills and experience to add to your CV, and expand your network, by interacting with industry professionals. Throughout the week you'll have the opportunity to ~ Listen: Gain insights from leaders of big brand and retailers, Engage: Ask questions and find out how to get ahead in your career, Create: Take part in projects and pitch your ideas to senior leaders.
Inspiration & ideas
Fully-funded youth programme – just launched: “GROW”
A fully-funded programme for 18-29 year olds in Bristol. This year (October 2021 - May 2022) Change In Nature are offering an inspirational and immersive seven month learning journey for young people who are looking to do something different. You will join an amazing cohort from a diverse range of backgrounds to explore the next step you want to take in your life and grow into how you want to show up in the world. You will come away with: • Tools, techniques, knowledge, skills, support and confidence to grow. • The experience of creating a real life project you are passionate about. • A trusted community that can provide valuable on-going support. • Enhanced communication skills. • New and creative ways of participating in our ever changing world. • Increased resilience, wellbeing and capacity to meet challenges.
News, events & social
⭐ C O M P E T I T I O N ⭐ Want to get your hands on two free copies of this brand new 'You are a limited edition' book? 👀 'A collection of stories to inspire, empower and provide reassurance that all life experiences help to make you into a limited edition, and that it is a great thing!' Win the books for yourself, or give them to a young person that you know would be inspired by them. Like this post and tag someone who would also love to be in with a chance of winning! The more tags the more entries! Winner pulled at random on Friday 28th May 🤞 #inittowinit #futurequest #limitededition #competition #winwinwin
To keep up to date with Future Quest and receive information, advice and guidance around higher education. #newsletter #futurequest
Resilience and Healthy Behaviours Talk
PRE-16 | 20-30 MINUTES An introduction to what resilience is, the steps to take to deal with a stressful situation, how to approach failure, and the four themes of 'feel good': Relax, Eat Well, Get Active, Try Something New as a way of building resilience. Gatsby Benchmark: 7
Developing Healthy Habits Workshop
The focus is on developing proactive and positive behaviour towards challenging situations and building resilience. Students explore and reflect on their own responses to particular challenges and identify helpful and unhelpful coping strategies, moving towards setting goals that will enable them...
Resilience and Healthy Behaviours Workshop
PRE-16 | 45-60 MINUTES Students are introduced to resilience as a skill, the steps to take in dealing with a stressful situation, how to approach failure and the four themes of 'feel good': Relax, Eat Well, Get Active, Try Something New as a way of building resilience. Students will ha...
Resilience Talk
POST-16 | 20-30 MINUTES Students learn about using CALM to support themselves in challenging situations (Calm down, Ask yourself why, Learn the cause, Manage yourself) and the importance of Awareness (knowing and understanding yourself) and Engagement (seeking support). The talk also covers so...
Dealing with Student Stress Workshop
POST-16 | 45-60 MINUTES Students can learn how to effectively manage stress and use it in a positive way to approach the fear of failure by reflecting on their own experiences and establishing some actions that will enable them to take control. Gatsby Benchmark: 7
⭐ C O M P E T I T I O N ⭐ Want to get your hands on two free copies of this brand new 'You are a limited edition' book? 👀 'A collection of stories to inspire, empower and provide reassurance that all life experiences help to make you into a limited edition, and that it is a great thing!' Win the books for yourself, or give them to a young person that you know would be inspired by them. Like this post and tag someone who would also love to be in with a chance of winning! The more tags the more entries! Winner pulled at random on Friday 28th May 🤞 #inittowinit #futurequest #limitededition #competition #winwinwin
Future Quest have put together a list of useful and free resources for parents/carers & students. From BBC Bite Size to Student Loans Decoded take a look and find the information you need. https://www.futurequest.org.uk/parents-and-carers/resources
Today's #TopTip is about applying for University! Each university will have its different entry requirements and you will have an idea of what your young person is expected to achieve in the A ‘levels. Students are able to apply to five universities and it is advisable to pick one 'ambitious' choice, three attainable ones and one back up, or insurance choice, which they should be able to achieve comfortably. Take a look at the entry requirements for different universities and you will know whether they are out of reach or realistic choices. #futurequest #highereducation #pickingauni
THE LANDSCAPE OF HIGHER EDUCATION Find out more about the changes that are happening in higher education. The Augar Review of Post-18 education in England, led by Phillip Augar, commissioned by then Prime Minister, Theresa May, assessed how post-18 education is delivered and made a series of recommendations around fees, student finance repayment, further education and apprenticeships. It is unclear if these recommendations will come into effect. Find out more about the landscape of higher education on our website https://www.futurequest.org.uk/parents-and-carers/higher-education-explained/the-landscape-of-higher-education #highereducation #futurequest #theaugarreview
Today is #firstgenfriday The #IAmFirstGen campaign gives young people from first generation backgrounds strong and relatable role models, access to networks, and practical support. Launched in September 2020 #IAmFirstGen celebrates those who are first in their family to go to university. By sharing stories of first gens we create positive role models, highlight career pathways and open up opportunities for students looking to go on to HE. Follow our link read Daisy's story! https://www.futurequest.org.uk/outreach-hub/i-am-first-gen/letters-from-first-gens #futurequest #study #friendships #experiment #career
Today is national skills day! Skills take a variety of forms & can support progression in many different ways. Some skills are useful for study & employment while others are helpful in life in general. Check out the skills page on our website to find lots of info, tips & activities around building your skills! https://www.futurequest.org.uk/online-resources/skills #nationalskillsday #buildyourskills #skills #selfimprovement #selfdevelopment #futurequest #linkinbio
Helping your students prepare for exams. Know what, know how, know me & how we can help. Take a look at our website and find out what Future Quest can do to help your students https://t.co/VZpjKajxXh https://t.co/2DWApglUiM
To keep up to date with Future Quest and receive information, advice and guidance around higher education. #newsletter #futurequest
Today's #TopTip is about applying for University! Each university will have its different entry requirements and you will have an idea of what you expected to achieve in the A ‘levels. Through UCAS you can apply to five universities and it is advisable to pick one 'ambitious' choice, three attainable ones and one back up, or insurance choice, which you should be able to achieve comfortably. Take a look at the entry requirements for different universities and you will know whether they are out of reach or realistic choices. #futurequest #highereducation #pickingauni
It's Monday & we have a #moneymatters tip for you! Don't forget to check you're banking options as a student. For more tips on managing your money have a look at our blog 'Future Quest's Top Tips For Budgeting' you can find it in the link in bio! #moneytips #moneymatters #mondaymoney #studentbankaccount #futurequest
Today is #firstgenfriday The #IAmFirstGen campaign gives young people from first generation backgrounds strong and relatable role models, access to networks, and practical support. Launched in September 2020 #IAmFirstGen celebrates those who are first in their family to go to university. By sharing stories of first gens we create positive role models, highlight career pathways and open up opportunities for students looking to go on to HE. Follow our link in bio to read Daisy's story! #futurequest #study #friendships #experiment #career
Today is national skills day! Skills take a variety of forms & can support progression in many different ways. Some skills are useful for study & employment while others are helpful in life in general. Check out the skills page on our website to find lots of info, tips & activities around building your skills! Link in bio 👀 #nationalskillsday #buildyourskills #skills #selfimprovement #selfdevelopment #futurequest #linkinbio
This week we're highlighting the opportunity to be part of the Unique Voice Youth Board! This will be an opportunity to help shape Unique Voice projects and practice. You will be a part of a group of passionate young people given a platform to share your opinions and have your voice heard. Applications now open! Link in bio 👀 #futurequest #opportunityknocks #opportunity
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