Training firm partners with Liverpool school

Training provider Liverpool Compact EBP has partnered up with the city’s St John Bosco Arts College, attracting a number of large employers to help the school improve the employability of its students.

The two-day event saw representatives from a dozen employers, including US carrier American Airlines, professional services company PwC and Barclays bank, work to help students at the school increase their chances of securing employment in the region’s business community.

Liverpool Compact’s enterprise manager, Debbie Kenrick, said: “The event has been a huge success, and we have had such positive feedback from the girls.

“In today’s competitive world it is essential that students realise employers are not just looking for good examination results.”

She added: “Candidates need to make sure they are comfortable and confident throughout the recruitment process, which can be tough. Hopefully, the girls at St John Bosco will now feel that they have a head start in the employability game.”

Housing provider South Liverpool Homes (SLH) was one of the organisations providing mock interviews as part of the programme.

Jackie Bishop, a neighbourhood services manager with SLH, commented: “The interviews were very worthwhile and enjoyable, I felt I learned from the experience.

“I would have loved more time with the students which demonstrates how good it was to be part of this initiative.”