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The Recruit - The after effect!
The Recruit was a massive success for all involved, especially the young people who participated. The event made a phenomenal impression on participants and their accompanying staff, and the feedback received in person, by email, social networking sites and by word of mouth showed that the KDS team are unique in their approach and constantly strive to achieve the grade above excellence.
Determind, driven and hungry to succeed several of the participants have approached KDS requesting one-to-one mentoring sessions with Stevie Kidd to build on the foundations that were laid during the two day process. Stevie has given up his own time to continue working with these young people as he is passionate about working with, developing and changing the mindsets of the next generation to ensure that they are given the tools to meet their goals and achieve their full potential in life.
“I am passionate about helping the youth of this country which is why I had absolutely no hesitation in giving up my time to continue working with these young people.” said Stevie.
Feedback from those who have attended one-to-one sessions with Stevie so far show that his unique approach has given them an insight into themselves, their life choices and their strategies for the future.
“ I want to be remembered for what I have achieved and now I know how to about getting the job I really want, the importance of relationships and making a good impression by shaking hands, staying focused and talking to myself positively. I feel much more confident in approaching people and asking for help or information” said one candidate
A unique approach, a phenomenal result! The journey will continue for Stevie, his team and the Recruit candidates for a long time to come!
Posted by Kate Sutherland on 30 July 2010 in : KDS Training, KDS Youth Training, Personal Enhancement, Training employability
The Recruit - Doxa and Innovation in the Boardroom
Doxa and Innovation make it to the final two and the battle in the boardroom! Both teams held their own well and impressed the judges!
Posted by Kate Sutherland on 29 July 2010 in : KDS Training, KDS Youth Training, Personal Enhancement, Training employability
The Recruit finale!
What an exciting final day in the Recruit Challenge at KDS! Fuelled by passion and the determination to win there was a lot of health competition between the five groups who all had their eye on the top spot! Teamwork and communication was at a maximum as all teams strived to achieve the grade above excellence in this unique challenge to create a potential new biscuit for Border Biscuits!!
Tension rippled around the room as the presentations were made to the Judging Panel (Stephen Beer, Andrew Craig, Stevie Kidd) The judges came to a decision on who the final two teams into the Creative Boardroom would be! DOXA and Innovation were the chosen teams and the excitement was palpable!
Both teams were in heated discussion in the boardroom in front of the judges and the rest of the candidates watched nervously through a video link up in the other room! The gloves were off and all that they had learned came into play! The winner was decided team DOXA with their innovative biscuit aimed at children with a new healthy slant! Innovation and their new fruitini dipping biscuits, in a whole new packaging, were worthy runners up!
One judge commented "I found it a very satisfying experience to see so much creativity, determination and organisation from a group of talented young people"
A resounding success for all concerned!
Posted by Stevie Kidd on 28 July 2010 in : KDS Training, KDS Youth Training, Personal Enhancement, Training employability
Recruit -Feelings on Day Two
Some of the Recruit team tell us their feelings at the start of day two!
Posted by Kate Sutherland on 28 July 2010 in : KDS Training, KDS Youth Training, Personal Enhancement, Training employability
Team Innovation on the Border Biscuits Visit
Angela from Team innovation tells us about the visit to Borders Biscuit Factory.
Posted by Kate Sutherland on 28 July 2010 in : KDS Training, KDS Youth Training, Personal Enhancement, Training employability