Martin Peoples, head of technology enhanced learning and support, North West Regional College Jisc Connect more in Northern Ireland, 23 June 2016

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Martin Peoples

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KA2:
Cooperation for innovation and the
exchange of good practices

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Social Media for Job Search
Based on initial research findings
training, students and staff

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Output 1: Research, guides the other work
Output 2:Training for young people
Output 3:Training for staff

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Output 1: Research - Finished Jan 2016
Desktop research SurveyYoung People Interview “Experts”

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Output 1: Research –Young people use…

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Output 1: Research -What the Experts say:
Profiles not professional enough
Nor sufficiently aware of impact of digital profile on future employability
Recommend using…

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Output 1: Research -What the Experts say:
Need presence on key SM platforms:
Focussed on getting job
Current: Non-maintained profiles hardly used
Allows you to shine

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Training needed
Support for developing profiles

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Output 2:Training for young people:
By Aug 16, develop materials
By Dec 16, complete trials
By Feb 17, refine content

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Output 2: Content- 6 Units
Overview:
Recognise own skills etc
Online reputation/branding:

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Output 2: Content:
PresentationTools, guidance
Key SM tools
Online CV

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Output 3:Training for staff
Implementing SM inWork-basedTraining
Develop materials – by Dec 16
Train the trainer Feb 17

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Final Conference,NWRC – June 8th ‘17

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FinalCompletion – Aug 2017

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NWRC…
…will use the project to inform how we deliver
employability training
…will use elements of the training materials
developed

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Questions?

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Questions?