Young people in Norfolk are being urged to think about careers in the county’s six growth industries as part of a new interactive campaign aimed at developing Norfolk’s future workforce.
These six growth are Energy, Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering, Creative Industries, Financial and Insurance and Health & Social Care.
Norfolk County Council has launched the Future You campaign to help address a skills gap in the county and boost the aspirations and careers of young people living in Norfolk.
Aimed at young people aged 13 to 21, the campaign includes the launch of a free mobile careers app which helps young people match their skills and aptitudes to the county’s likely job market. It also offers advice on interview techniques, work experience and CV writing, as well as job roles, apprenticeships, academic courses and career paths.
Caroline Williams CEO Norfolk Chamber of Commerce “The Chamber welcomes this exciting initiative as our young people are Norfolk’s future workforce.
Our members are passionate about supporting young people by offering employment including apprenticeships and working closely with schools.
The new campaign will help raise the profile of what great opportunities there are for young people right here in Norfolk.”
George Nobbs, Leader of Norfolk County Council, said: “One of the County Council’s key priorities and ambitions is to ensure that people who live in Norfolk have access to Real Jobs; career jobs. Not zero hours or seasonal work.
“We especiallydon’t want our young talent to feel that they have to leave this county in order to forge a successful andrewarding career.
“That is why we’ve launched the Future You campaign and app – to ensure our young people are both aware of and encouraged to consider, careers in our key economic sectors.
“Norfolk’seconomy is already growing at a faster rate than nationally. With great potential for further growth,we want Norfolk residentsto be a key part of, we will continue to invest in and champion: the good infrastructure that we need to bring even morereal jobs to our communities.”
The Future You app is available from the AppStore and Google Play Store.
The films are available athttps://www.norfolk.gov.uk/Childrens_services/Schools/Future_You/index.htm
