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Introduction

The Dialogue Society Success School aims to help inspire, encourage and equip young people to aspire to and work towards success. Participants will be challenged to think differently about their prospects, both in terms of the educational and career options available to them and in terms of the levels of achievement for which they can aim in their chosen field.

To this end the school will provide inspiration, encouragement and advice through the stories of a range of successful professionals. It will also help participants to explore and understand the factors which make for success, provide valuable tips and teach some crucial skills.

Further, the School will establish a network to provide participants with ongoing support, advice and networking opportunities.

Objectives

• To help participants to overcome psychological barriers to success
• To raise aspirations
• To provide encouragement and support to participants at a pivotal stage in their lives and careers
• To inspire participants through the stories of others' success
• To build understanding of the factors which make for success and of barriers to it
• To provide valuable practical advice, hints and tips
• To build a network of participants, Dialogue Society staff and contributors to provide an ongoing source of support, advice and networking opportunities

Target Audience

The School’s main target audience will be young people of 16-21 years of age, and the Dialogue Society will initially advertise in North London, particularly in the Islington area. We hope to welcome participants from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Methodology

The Success School will operate through a series of 7 sessions exploring the underlying dynamics, causes and methods of success. Sessions will comprise an initial presentation, Q&A and time for informal discussion and networking over refreshments.

Each presentation will either:

1. Discuss techniques, attitudes and skills that help develop potential and achieve greater effectiveness, or (3 sessions)
2. Present role models who have become successful in their chosen field to discuss their 'story' and know-how. (4 sessions)

Participants will be able to meet in person with the speakers and engage with them on a more personal level. They will also have time to get to know each other and Dialogue Society staff informally over refreshments after each session, building a supportive network.

After the School:

• One or more networking/social events will be arranged to encourage ongoing contact and support between participants, Dialogue Society staff and guests.
• An alumni email group will help maintain connections.
• Participants who have attended regularly will receive a certificate to certify this.
• Participants may be invited to participate in other Dialogue Society projects or, where possible, to join us for work experience or an internship.

Format

The sessions will be held in the evening, during weekdays and are expected to attract an audience of between 40 and 50 participants.

The format of sessions with 'role model' speakers will be as follows:

1. Presentation by the Speaker ( 25 - 45 min)
2. Question and Answers Session ( 20 - 35 min)
3. Closing Remarks ( Max 5 min)
4. Refreshments

The format of workshop sessions will depend on the session leader. They will be interactive.

Success School London Autumn 2013

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Success School London Spring 2013

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Success School London 2012

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Success School Birmingham 2013

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Success School Southampton 2013

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