FIRST

Content designed by business, for business, delivered as a standalone business awareness workshop/course or integrated into your leadership programmes.

Using EntreComp, the industry-recognised enterprise skills framework, we empower participants to build a growth mindset and take ownership of their motivation, career direction, and progression.

Target groups include:

Entry level employees

Participants of DEI leadership initiatives

Students and graduates

Any team where productivity, commercial awareness and confidence needs supported

Workshops are structured around four essential areas of development:

1. Building a Professional Network

o Strategies to build internal and external networks

o Representing your organisation confidently in networking settings

2. Understanding Role Skills and Career Progression

o Identifying and building key competencies

o How to map a career path using SMART goals within your organisation

3. Recognising Industry Risks and Mitigating Them

o Introduction to common risks in your sector

o Everyday actions staff can take to contribute to risk management

4. Presenting and Public Speaking Skills

o Understanding anxiety and stress when it comes to public speaking

o Structure, content and tips for engaging storytelling and communication

Flexible Delivery Options

• Delivery 1, Standalone: ad hoc workshops to suit your needs.

• Delivery 2, Full-Day or Half Day Intensives: All four topics delivered in one day, certificate issued on the day.

• Delivery Venue (If face to face): On your site or at our Gateshead location, PROTO NE8 3DF

• Delivery Format: Available both face-to-face and online

Costs:

Prices start from £500 + VAT per workshop and depend on delivery method, number of participants and if you would like content creation bespoke to your organisation.

Why It Matters

• Just 48% of employees and only 12% of mid level managers believe today’s entry-level hires are sufficiently prepared to do their jobs.

• One-third of executives and 26% of employees say their organisations do not offer adequate training for new hires.

What Employers Say

“We contacted FIRST to run a confidence and networking session for our aspiring leaders programme. The session was energetic, fun and gave our colleagues some fantastic ideas in how to develop networking skills for professional development.

The feedback from the delegates was excellent and we wouldn’t hesitate to use FIRST again to deliver as part of our leadership programme.”

— Learning and Development Business Partner, Home Group

We are an Ofsted 'Good' provider, hold Matrix Accreditation and Cyber Essentials Plus.