Presentation by Safaraz Ali on Role Model .pptx

We had an inspiring gathering to celebrate the power of mentorship and the profound impact of role models in our community.
It was a privilege to honour our special guest, Chairman Haji Masood Bhalot from Dadyal who we all respect and regard as a role model and a leader that we all aspire to be.
A heartfelt thank you to all who attended, supported and contributed and a special appreciation to Ch Majid Majeed Hussain Mohammed Ali and Palwan Ditta Gujjar for their incredible efforts in arranging this meaningful event.
The Complete Photo album from the evening can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/.../194587.../sets/72177720320355868/

Thank you
Safaraz Ali

1. WELCOME AND THANK YOU Reflecting the Power of Role Models and Community Influencers 14 th September 2024

2. Up bringing was innocent yet constricted… Joyful, eventful and possibly lacked ambition!

3. I’m the first in my family…

4. Nothing goes to plan

5. My GCSE results

6. A bit more….

7. “ اکیسویں صدی کے ناخواندہ وہ نہیں ہوں گے جو پڑھ لکھ نہیں سکتے بلکہ وہ لوگ ہوں گے جو سیکھ نہیں سکتے، سوچ سکتے ہیں اور دوبارہ سیکھ نہیں سکتے۔ ” “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” - Alvin Toffler - Alvin Toffler

8. Your past doesn't define you, nor should it scare you, it is part of you.

9. ایکٹ منصوبہ چیک کریں۔ کرو مسلسل بہتری

10. We’ve all have heard the famous Henry Ford quote … “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right”

11. its our ability to react and adapt that matters the most…

12. its our ability to react and adapt that matters the most and enables us to stay RELEVANT.

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15. its our ability to react and adapt that matters the most…

16. All the jobs I’ve had

17. Its all part of the journey etc Our First Learner Pathway Group

18. 2000 - 2003 Its all part of the Story Every organisation goes through a journey Evolving & finding itself over a period of time 2003 - 2005 2005-2010 2011 2011 - 2012 2012 - 2017 2017 - 2018 2018 - Present The Pathway Group Journey To explore our journey, please visit: https://pathwaygroup.co.uk/pathway-group/about-us/our-journey/

19. Our Events and Networking Brands

20. Celebrating the talent and diversity in Apprenticeships Promoting social mobility, diversity, inclusion, and equity in apprenticeships

21. Making promises and keeping them is a great way to build and maintain a brand.

22. No organisation large or small, can win over the longer term without engaged, loyal employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it and make that difference.

23. Attract, Retain and grow  your people to grow your organisation

24. What does success look like to you?

25. Paraphrasing the Great Muhammed Ali “Success is having a desire, a dream, a vision. You have to have the skill, and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.”

26. What does success look like to you? Work life balance Big House, Bigger Car! Money in the bank! Family Business! Happiness Qualifications Professional Career Social Media Fame! Marrying someone of your choice! Having Sensible Children! Helping others, giving back! Balance work and religion Inspiring others Stability and security Physical wellbeing Mental health and general wellbeing

27. In reality, it could be all, any or something else…

28. The key is success is evolving and changing,…

29. It begins with you, knowing you!

30. Bear in mind that education is not the same as intelligence

31. We know that now, nor does it lead to success

32. That goes for both education and intelligence!

33. Current market conditions and candidate behaviours. As of December 2023, there were 640,940 people receiving long-term local authority commissioned adult social care in England. The adult social care workforce in England grew to 1.71 million filled posts in 2023-2024, an increase of 4.2% or 77,000 posts.

34. Social Care - Statistics UP DOWN International recruitment accounted for 105,000 workers in 2023-2024, an increase of 25,000 from the previous year. The vacancy rate in adult social care decreased to 8.3% in 2023-2024, with 131,000 vacant posts on any given day.

35. Almost four-fifths (79%) of social workers were employed on a full-time contract. social workers had a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background 79% 23% Social Care - Statistics

36. Social Care - Statistics The average hourly earnings were £13.00 for full-time The average hourly earnings were £12.07 for part-time Around 70,000 overseas workers started direct care roles between March 2022 and March 2023 Care workers were added to the Shortage Occupation List in February 2022 to ease visa processes for international workers

37. Social Care - Statistics Approximately 152,000 vacancies in the sector as of March 2023

38. Social Care - Statistics In managerial roles, 85.0% were white, compared to 73% across all job roles. For senior management positions, 83% were white. The proportion of men in the social care workforce has increased slightly from 18% to 19% , marking the first growth on record As of 2023, there are approximately 1.52 million people working in adult social care in England

39. Foster Care - Statistics

40. Main reasons for the shortage of foster carers

41. I’m the first in my family to do an apprenticeship…

42. “I’m the first in my family to do an apprenticeship and I’m keen to demonstrate that going to university is not the only option”

43. An apprenticeship isn't just an alternative to university—it's a dynamic, rewarding pathway to a successful career. Apprenticeship, are an investment in your future with practical skills, financial stability and employment opportunities.

44. Apprentices add £7 billion to economy within a decade

45. Education, education, education!

46. Brand "University“ Education, education, education

47. Brand "Apprenticeship"

48. “Increase in BME workplace progression could give UK economy a £24bn boost” – Baroness McGregor-Smith

49. Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities - Tony Sewell

50. Apprenticeships are a real solution and we are striving for people to say: I am the first in my family to do an Apprenticeship!

51. There are just too many people going to University leading to Under employment and at the same time the British Asian Community has over representation of NEETS.

52. Top work based applications

53. Final Thoughts and views

54. Some life lessons and observations: Play and build on your strengths, Don’t worry too much about your weaknesses. Get known for your strengths Keep on keeping on, learning is a lifestyle Avoid complacency Find / Be a role Model and Mentor – when one teaches, two learn Be around the “right people” for the “right fit”

55. Role Models Mentors & Support

56. Role Models Mentors & Support