Ambassador support pack
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Background Information - West Midlands Construction UTC
(WMCUTC)
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The WMCUTC opens in central
Wolverhampton on 6th September 2015
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The recruitment of students is focused on Year
9 and year 11 (ages 13 and 15)
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We have over 121 (as of 03/02/15)
applications to date and need to reach 150 by
the end of March
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There has been a significant local awareness
and engagement campaign underway since
Q3 last year which you will be aware of
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You can play a key role in creating awareness,
interest and desire among Yr. 9 and 11 school
students by:
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Accessing your careers advisor networks
Accessing local schools across the region
This packs provides you access to the wealth
of support material available to help you …
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Why are we promoting the UTC as an educational option to young people in West
Midlands considering a career in construction – Why would students choose this
option?
“If you live in the West Midlands and are thinking about a career in Construction,
the WMCUTC is the best route you can possibly take to high quality practical
learning, employment or higher education - real education for real jobs!”
Because the WMCUTC:
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brings together the leaders in construction, the industry training board (CITB), the University of
Wolverhampton and its School of the Built Environment and a wide range of the UK’s leading major
construction companies – all who are passionate to provide a better opportunity for 14 – 19 year olds and
deliver unrivalled routes into the construction industry
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specialises in construction and the application of IT in the building industry alongside conventional GCSE
studies with a strong emphasis on employability, enterprise, teamwork and personal development
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provides students with:
o a unique opportunity to access mentoring from and work closely with prospective major employers
throughout their full-time technical, practical and vocational training
o unrivalled progression routes into employment, apprenticeships and higher education
o access to the University of Wolverhampton’s School of the Built Environment
o Choice of specialisms for technical and professional career routes
o the inspiring and enterprising opportunity to actually be involved in the “building” of the WMCUTC as
the first students of the facility
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West Midlands Construction UTC – website wmcutc.co.uk
The wmcutc.co.uk website has all the
information to hand for:
• Students
• Parents
• Employers
• Curriculum
• Application process
• Open days
• Ordering a prospectus
Add to your favourites on your
tablet or laptop …
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West Midlands Construction UTC – e-newsletter
We produce a regular newsletter for the wide
range of stakeholders involved in supporting
the UTC
These can also be accessed from the website
Make sure that you are on the circulation list to
get latest updates sent to you via email
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West Midlands Construction UTC – prospectus
The wmcutc prospectus can be tailored to the
individual by selection of a preferred route e.g.:
• Design
• Build
• Innovate
or a general version covering all the 3 routes
The prospectus is available
by registering on website
– please encourage
prospective students
to request their own
personalised version
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So how can ambassadors support students at the West Midlands UTC….?
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Sign up to become a mentor – a very important aspect of encouraging and supporting young
people. Express interest to [email protected]
2.
Join the UTC open day events during February 2015 to help demonstrate the progression routes
into the industry and inspire young people to begin their journey into the industry. Sign up here:
http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/west-midlands-construction-utc-7029539725
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If you’re interested in getting involved with West Midlands UTC, acting as an ambassador to help
with classroom and workshop activities contact the Principal at WMUTC Tom Macdonald
[email protected]
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