You can help young people learn more about the world of work so that they are ready to be your employees of the future. Could you give time to talk to young people?
How does Careers Wales help?
The Education Business Partnership @ Careers Wales brings together schools and businesses to inform, inspire and motivate young people about their career opportunities.
We aim to ensure that every school has an effective partnership with employers.
Why get involved?
As a partner to a school you can give young people motivation, inspiration, knowledge and experiences to help them achieve their potential.
Research by the Education and Employers Taskforce shows that taking part in activities with employers:
- Changes the attitudes of pupils to education
- Influences pupils’ career plans and subject choices
- Motivates pupils to study harder
- Helps pupils to achieve better grades
By getting involved you will also help to:
- Future proof your business
- Support the economy of Wales
- Raise your business profile
What activities could it include?
There are a range of ways you could get involved in a school. It could include:
- Delivering a workshop or masterclass to pupils
- Hosting visits to your company for teachers/students
- Offering work experience
- Running taster sessions
- Giving advice and support
- Attending careers fairs
How to get involved
Careers Wales can help you make that first contact and build partnerships with schools. That may start with registering your details on the Education Business Exchange (EBE) to let schools know you can spare some time to help.
The Education Business Exchange (EBE) is a database of employers across Wales who are keen to work with schools in a range of different ways. Schools can search for employers in their area and request your support via Careers Wales.
Email us to find out more and to get started.
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School Valued Partner Initiative
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Employer case studies
RWE Renewables become a school valued partner by supporting education business activities in Port Talbot, highlighting future opportunities in the growing renewable energy sector.
By growing a valued partnership with schools in Wrexham, DTCC can future proof their business, support the economy of Wales and raise their business profile.
Griffiths work in partnership with Careers Wales to raise awareness of careers in the Civil Engineering and Construction industries.
Taylor’s love of STEM subjects led to an engineering apprenticeship with Wales & West Utilities.
Kim Jones Retail Branch Manager at HSBC Llandrindod Wells, encourages employers to get involved in Careers Wales’ Education Business Exchange.
Elin Aaron runs a small family run guest house and restaurant at the foot of Snowdon and believes in supporting local schools. Here’s her story...
Celtic Horizons have been recognised for the work they do in schools to inspire young people about careers in construction.
To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day, here is Anik Cartwright’s story on how she inspires the next generation of female engineers.
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