A new career development event for cadets from Yorkshire, the Humber and the North East who are aged 15+ will be held at York St John University’s York campus on 6-7 July 2024. Cadets will have the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship and running a business. Subjects to be covered include accounting and finance, company law and marketing. There will also be a business planning competition, complete with prizes to the winners, that will enable the cadets to put what they have learnt into practice.
Tangible benefits
The tangible benefits of acquiring transferable workplace skills, to both the employee and employer alike, are well known, especially for young people who are yet to enter employment.
Dr Rebecca Biggins, Associate Dean at the Business School, said:
“We are delighted to welcome the cadets onto campus and show them what the university has to offer, as well as helping them develop their knowledge and transferable life skills.”
Be work-ready
Cadets will already have an understanding of the importance of good planning, clear communication and leadership within the context of their cadet experience. This event will enable them to understand how those skills can be applied in a business environment. The course will be delivered by academic staff and industry practitioners from within the Business School and provide cadets with an opportunity to learn about university life from the university ambassadors who will available throughout the weekend.
Value of the cadet experience
Colonel Simon Banks-Cooper, Honorary Colonel of the Humberside & South Yorkshire Army Cadet Force said:
“Many employers are aware that the cadet experience creates a valuable and sought after talent pool – an important aspect of the societal benefit delivered by the MOD’s corporate social responsibility activity. It is fabulous that the cadets will have access to the Business School and their academic staff at this esteemed academic institution. My thanks to York St John University for the opportunity they are providing. The cadets lucky enough to attend will not only have great time, but the value of attending will greatly enhance the value of their cadet force experience in the eyes of future employers”.
York St John University is a Gold Award holder within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and delivers Military Human Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme which was developed by Nick Wood (Armed Forces and Uniformed Services Manager) and Mick Fleming (Armed Forces and Uniformed Services Officer), a programme that is taught throughout the UK.
Expressions of interest
Sign-up for this weekend event will go live early spring. Cadets interested in reserving a space to attend should notify their unit leader.
The event is open to all sea cadets, army cadets, air cadets and CCF cadets aged 15+ in Yorkshire and the Humber and those in the 4th Light Brigade Combat Team & HQ North East geographical area too.