Early careers

Supporting new employees at the start of their career requires more than onboarding. It’s about building confidence, setting expectations and developing the skills they need to succeed in the workplace.

We design early careers programmes that prepare individuals for the transition into work, helping them understand their role, how they contribute and what’s expected of them from day one.

Through practical, experiential learning, participants develop the core skills that underpin performance and progression. These are often overlooked, but play a critical role in how quickly individuals settle, contribute and grow within your organisation.

OUR CLIENTS

Our approach

When starting out on a new career path there is plenty to learn and relationships to build. It is a period of growth, when building confidence, determination and resilience is key. Our early careers programmes accelerate the development of these skills, and equip individuals with the tools they need to succeed in their career.

Programme Feedback

99%

felt valued as an apprentice for BMW group.

95%

of participants have scored STS ‘excellent’ at improving their self-awareness.

91%

of participants have scored STS tutor delivery ‘excellent’

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Our expert team

Like many businesses, you’re only as good as your team. We are hugely proud to have the very best team of skilled experts who deliver consistent, high quality and professional training. Our approach is informal but meaningful and productive. Our success is based on quickly developing sound working relationships which creates a friendly and productive environment for learning.

Why outdoors?

Experiential learning lends itself well to increasing behavioural awareness and can include a focus on the development of a range of skills. It’s wonderful to see the progression and energy achieved by learning through activities in an outdoor environment. Everyone leaves our sessions filled with enthusiasm, confidence and a sense of personal growth. We love being part of that. Experiential learning lends itself well to increasing behavioural awareness and can include a focus on the development of a range of skills:

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Team working
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Resilience
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Providing & receiving feedback
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Leadership styles
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Positive working relationships
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Confidence
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Communication and Interpersonal skills
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Trust
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Problem solving

Customer testimonials

"Skern listens to our requirements and develops a fun, memorable programme for the apprentices that effectively embeds our core values, creates networking opportunities, and importantly builds their confidence."
- BMW
BMW Car

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