WOW Day – Raising Aspirations – 4th December 2024 Theme – Step into Business Taster Cohort – Level 2 Business and Customer Service students
Tuesday 3rd December
The taster kicked off with some fantastic mind-mapping with Dylan about the concept of university and then Daisy guided our learners through some interactive activities to help them develop key skills for life, study and employment, such as:– Creative thinking
– Self-Awareness and reflection
– Active listening and communication
We then got to drop in on some #festivaloffuture sessions, such as exloring sustainable futures through nature and music, and a work meeting about Peaceful Futures. We were super privileged to be among the first students to explore the newly-unveiled simulation room, which was a sensory oasis filled with interactive games themed around Christmas and the wellbeing theme of ‘Doughnut worry’. After our campus tour and lunch break, we had a branding masterclass from Victoria Seddon and our learners had to create Christmas jumpers combining a well-known brand with a festive twist. One of the highlights was an activity designed to introduce young people to the concept of #entrepreneurship. The session, which was led by Paula and her colleagues, focused on getting us to compete in teams as countries and manufacture products for market using limited resources and sell them to a buyer for the highest price. This session brought out the best in our learner’s teamwork, competitive spirit, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
All in all, it was an amazing day! A massive thank you to Dylan for organising such an immersive, inclusive and inspiring experience for our students and, more importantly, for raising their future aspirations.
