The task ahead is to develop the education and training side of the Adventures of Victor and Percy, which will run alongside the illustrated books. Initially we are thinking that this will be through as association with a careers advisory service or a technical training organisation.
The books are designed to help children to consider what they want to do when they leave school. Many will enjoy the books and then decide that being a tradesperson is not for them. The key point is that whatever they decide to do when they leave school; the sooner they set a goal, the greater the prospect of achieving it. The Victor and Percy stories will gently encourage children to develop a positive attitude to personal improvement. These will include core competences that are important to all, not just tradespeople, such as numeracy, literacy, technical knowledge and practical skills.
So after a full English breakfast, it is time to find some support for or a partner help develop this aspect of Victor and Percy. We will contact the local council, local schools, careers services and training organisations and will let you know how we get on. If successful there is a possibility that this could develop into something called the 'Victor and Percy Careers Road Show' which would involve electricians, plumbers and training and careers advisers.
We will keep you posted...
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