Page 64 • The HERALD • 5th January 2023 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your community v ASK A PROFESSIONAL Writing a Will is not compulsory. Neither is visiting the dentist or having your car serviced. But in the long run, it pays dividends. If you haven’t already written one, surely the beginning of a new year is the best time to do so? A Will gives you control over what happens to your money and possessions a er you die. It certainly makes life easier for whomever sorts out your a airs. It’s a way of leaving instructions that must be carried out a er your death. Not writing a Will can create problems for your loved ones that are le behind. e rules of intestacy then apply. Only spouses, civil partners and blood relatives can inherit. If none of these exist, your estate goes to the Crown. at means a partner who was not married or in a civil partnership gets nothing, and that’s probably not what you intended. Why not come along to our free informative Seminar. We are holding a variety of dates and venues for your convenience. Register on our website: www. heritagewillwriting.co.uk/register or contact Heritage Will Writing on 023 8087 9243 to book your place. Why not start the new year by taking control and making life easier for you and your family a er your death. WHY DO I NEED TO WRITE A WILL? by Heirage Will Writing Solent LEP Brings Together Education and Employers to Improve Career Opportunities for Young People e Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) recently brought together the region’s careers leaders, Enterprise Advisers, employers and local authority representatives, held at Jurys Inn, Southampton, to improve job opportunities for young people. e Solent LEP works with local schools and colleges, universities, training providers, employers and career professionals to support careers, training and skills development across the Solent region. Brooke Hoskins, Solent LEP Executive Director for Skills, said: “Making the connection between business and education is critical for our region’s future success and prosperity. Equipping our young people with the information they need to pursue their career ambitions, at the same time as ensuring businesses have a workforce coming through with the skills they need, has never been more important. We were thrilled with the support and the turnout at our event, and it was encouraging to see so many people from schools, colleges and a range of businesses building networks which will help the Solent economy prosper and people in our communities to thrive.” e day saw more than 60 professionals collaborate and share information on careers education and guidance available in local schools and colleges. Delegates heard from a range of speakers from industry on how businesses can support young people to make informed choices about their futures and how schools and colleges can work together with employers to help young people nd and follow rewarding career paths. Richard Harlow, Project Launch & Quality Control Manager at Marine Concepts, talked about the current skills shortage in industry and the importance of ensuring careers professionals know what skills businesses are looking for so that they can pass the message on to young people, as well as advise them on the available di erent routes into employment. A er the event, he said: “I knew there was real importance in investing in education and young people to help our business, but I learnt so much at the LEP’s networking event and realise that there is a lot happening. I have made many new connections today and look forward to working with local schools and colleges more closely.” Adam Watts, Communications & Social Value Manager from Milestone Infrastructure, spoke about the supported internships, apprenticeships and placements for young people with Special Educational Needs run by the organisation. is experience has helped students move on to permanent workplace posts in many di erent sectors. He said: “It was amazing to be in the room with so many passionate individuals. We are now collaborating in ways we never considered, there are exciting times ahead.” Many of the speakers focussed on the work experience or engagement opportunities that they o er and the desire to collaborate more with schools and colleges. Also taking part were: Darren Coventry and Lorna Wagner from Solent LEP; Kat Millmore-Davies from the NHS; Jamie Garrett from PETA; Sue Geo from Taylor Wimpey; Adrian Hull from the University of Portsmouth; Phil Clark at Tech Solent; Claire Pearce and Helen Robinson from National Parks; and Catherine Bolland from e Careers and Enterprise Company. A networking session was held by e Careers and Enterprise Company, giving a demonstration of the Future Skills Questionnaire and how this can support schools with their careers’ programmes. Find out more about the Solent LEP’s Careers and Skills Hub and the role of the Enterprise Advisers at: solentlep.org.uk/careers-and-skills-hub
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