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question:What is the Centre for Leadership Performance (CfLP) and how is it involved in the Dream Placement scheme?: Sister companies Story Contracting and Story Homes are offering teenagers a potentially life-changing opportunity to learn first-hand about leadership and career opportunities through Dream Placement 2019. The wider Story family recognises and values its ability to contribute to the development of opportunities within the region and, as such, the two Carlisle-headquartered businesses will each host week-long placements for two local students during this February’s half term. Ella Batey (The Nelson Thomlinson School) and Travis Short (St Benedict’s School) will join Story Contracting’ Burgh Road office and for each of the candidates, a personalised week-long programme will be put together dependent upon their interests and the types of career that they hope to progress after they leave school. They will spend their half term break learning about the company and getting an insight into how it operates, by working alongside leaders from different areas of the business. Contracting and Homes were two of the forward-looking companies and organisations which joined more than 80 young people for a selection day of interviews and confidence-building business exercises that provided valuable personal development for all of the entrants. They were competing for the chance to spend their half term alongside leaders in the workplace in the scheme organised by the Centre for Leadership Performance (CfLP).

answer:The Centre for Leadership Performance (CfLP) is an organisation that is involved in the Dream Placement scheme. It organises the selection process and helps match young people with local businesses and organisations that offer leadership and career opportunities. The CfLP provides businesses with the opportunity to engage with young people, showcase their industry and provide real-life work experiences. This enables young people to gain an insight into different industries and develop their leadership and employability skills. Story Contracting and Story Homes are two businesses that have partnered with the CfLP to offer Dream Placement opportunities. They will host week-long placements for local students to learn about their company and work alongside leaders in their respective fields.

question:Can you provide more information on how the Centre for Leadership Performance (CfLP) matches young people with businesses and organizations for Dream Placement opportunities?

answer:Sure, the Centre for Leadership Performance (CfLP) matches young people with businesses and organizations for Dream Placement opportunities through a rigorous selection process. The selection process involves young people competing for a chance to spend their half term alongside leaders in the workplace by displaying their leadership and employability skills. The CfLP works closely with schools in the region to identify and approach candidates who have displayed exceptional potential in leadership and careers. Interested candidates will then participate in a selection day where they will undergo various interviews and confidence-building business exercises. After the selection day, the CfLP then matches successful candidates with suitable businesses and organizations. These placements are tailored to suit the candidates' interests, as well as the types of careers they hope to pursue. During the placement, candidates will get a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the business or organization they have been matched with, and will have the opportunity to work alongside leaders from different areas of the business. The aim is to provide young people with a valuable work experience that allows them to develop their leadership and employability skills, as well as gain an insight into different industries.

question:Can you provide examples of other businesses and organizations that have participated in the Dream Placement scheme through the Centre for Leadership Performance (CfLP)?

answer:Sure, there are several other businesses and organizations that have participated in the Dream Placement scheme through the Centre for Leadership Performance (CfLP). Some examples include: 1. Sellafield Ltd - a nuclear decommissioning and waste management company 2. BAE Systems - a multinational defense, security, and aerospace company 3. United Utilities - a water and wastewater company 4. Haltwhistle Community Campus - a community education and sports center 5. National Nuclear Laboratory - a nuclear energy research and development organization These businesses and organizations, among others, have offered Dream Placement opportunities to local students, allowing them to gain insights into different industries and develop their leadership and employability skills. The CfLP works closely with these companies and organizations to match them with suitable candidates and ensure that the placements are tailored to meet the needs of both the business and the student.

question:Can you provide more details on what the young people do during their Dream Placement opportunities with businesses and organizations?

answer:Sure, during their Dream Placement opportunities with businesses and organizations, young people take on a variety of activities to learn more about the industry and the company's work. Examples of these activities include: 1. Shadowing leaders and employees in different departments to observe their daily roles and responsibilities. 2. Participating in team meetings and discussions to see how decisions are made and how the company collaborates across different departments. 3. Undertaking project work to contribute to current business issues or projects. 4. Visiting operational sites or facilities to get a practical understanding of the business and its workings. 5. Attending training sessions or professional development activities to learn skills such as project management, communication, and teamwork. Throughout these activities, young people are provided with guidance and support from their host organizations, as they learn and develop their leadership and employability skills. They also have opportunities to ask questions, share their ideas and gain feedback from their mentors and supervisors, to help them to develop confidence, resilience and adaptability.

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