Working with schools

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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Education Business Exchange employer leaflet

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Guide to engaging with schools in Wales

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