of employers feel graduates lack workplace aptitudes, according to the 2018 CBI Pearson skills survey
An affordable, zero prep, plug-and-play video-enabled course for Sixth Formers
It’s not possible to get to a top level position in a company without the ability to steer.
Dan Hyde
CEO Erevena, leading UK exec recruitment agency
How USTEER trains students’ soft skills
USTEER is a ground-breaking, tech-enabled course that trains 16-18 year olds to develop the soft skills needed to succeed in an apprenticeship, a university course, the workplace and life. Combining powerful psychological theory with an intuitive and insightful app, the USTEER course empowers students to take control of their own steering, setting them up for success at school, and beyond.
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Why soft skills matter Skills Gained The Course Opportunities Graduation Next Steps
Why soft skills matter for school leavers…
Between 2013 and 2030 the number of graduates is set to double….
The huge increase in graduate numbers is going to increase competition for professional service jobs.
Education needs to provide new training to equip students with workplace-ready skills. At the top of that list are soft skills.
What skills will students gain through the USTEER course?
USTEER Course for Sixth Form aims to equip 16-18-year-olds with the soft skills needed to succeed beyond school
Self-regulate 4 social-emotional levers which underpin life-long mental health, strong social relationships and effective work performance
Master the 8 Influencing Strategies needed to succeed in leadership, interviews, exams and the workplace
Train and improve 3 Soft Skills of Grit, Social Agility and Agency critical for success in the workplace and life beyond school
Olivia - Student, Y13
USTEER gave me a language and a foundation for how I relate to people which I use day to day
Gordon Opie, - Deputy Head Kingswood School, Bath
I am so excited about the USTEER Course. I think it’s one of the most important things you can give a student, that ability to self-regulate when they leave our school community.
Dan Hyde, - CEO Erevena, leading UK exec recruitment agency
It’s not possible to get to a top level position in a company without the ability to steer.
Sir Anthony Seldon - Former Vice Chancellor, Buckingham University
If understood, these ideas on leadership will change you to the enduring benefit of those who work for you
What’s included in the USTEER Course?
10 Theory Lessons
– Plug and Play video-based lessons
– Designed to be taught in 40-50 minutes
– Engaging activities and worksheets
– Full lesson plans
10 Practical Lessons
– PowerPoint led lessons
– Designed to be taught in 20-30 minutes
– Centred on using USTEER app
– Reflective and discursive activities
Course content & structure
Learning to Steer
Lessons
– The Four Biases
– Learning to Steer
– Steering the Bends
Includes
– 3x Taught Lessons
– 3x Tutor Sessions
– 3x USTEER Assessments
Learning to Influence
Lessons
– True Grit / Grit
– Just Do It / Agency
– The Power to Change / Agility
– On The Shoulders of Giants
Includes
– 4x Taught Lessons
– 4x Tutor Sessions
– 4x USTEER Assessments
Learning for Beyond School
Lessons
– The Apprentice
– Your Finest Hour
– You’re Hired
– On The Shoulders of Giants
Includes
– 3x Taught Lessons
– 3x Tutor Sessions
– 3x USTEER Assessments
Students have the opportunity to…
Learn the secrets of successful Influencing Strategies used by top sports, business, political and world leaders. Watch our unique USTEER Course interviews with leading psychologists, recruiters and recent graduates. Complete psychological assessments and training exercises on the App whilst working towards their USTEER Certificate.
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What do students receive at the end of the course?
When they graduate from the course, students will be awarded a USTEER qualification based on their performance throughout the course. The app assesses student performance without teacher involvement, reducing teacher workload.
Pass, Merit or Distinction digital certificates are delivered directly to the app, ready for students to upload to LinkedIn to start their professional qualifications portfolio.
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Who we currently work with...
Olivia - Student, Y13
USTEER gave me a language and a foundation for how I relate to people which I use day to day
Gordon Opie, - Deputy Head Kingswood School, Bath
I am so excited about the USTEER Course. I think it’s one of the most important things you can give a student, that ability to self-regulate when they leave our school community.
Dan Hyde, - CEO Erevena, leading UK exec recruitment agency
It’s not possible to get to a top level position in a company without the ability to steer.
Sir Anthony Seldon - Former Vice Chancellor, Buckingham University
If understood, these ideas on leadership will change you to the enduring benefit of those who work for you
Your next step…
Discuss how you can get started with the USTEER Course in your school by booking a call, sending Clare an email or signing up for one of our 20-minute webinars
Other STEER products
STEER Tracking
A whole-school online application to measure, track and improve the self-regulation and mental health of every young person in your care.
Safeguarding
A whole-school online application to proactively detect hidden safeguarding risks that otherwise could go undetected.
School Impact
A whole-school online application to measure, track and improve the impact of your school culture on the wellbeing of specific cohorts.
PSHE & Families
Curriculum and family resources to support young people's social emotional literacy (SEL), in and out of school.
USTEER
A technology-enabled, soft skill training course giving 16-18 year olds a head start in the race for jobs.
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