As businesses evolve and new career opportunities emerge, it’s more important than ever to forge connections between businesses and the young people who will shape the future workforce.
There are many ways for you or your employees to get involved, such as becoming a volunteer Enterprise Adviser or supporting other initiatives like sponsorship opportunities for the 2024/2025 Leicestershire World of Work.
This 36-page guide is designed to showcase jobs, careers, and apprenticeships to young people across Leicestershire and build stronger links between them and the world of work.
You can read more about sponsoring the Leicestershire World of Work here.
Benefits of Sponsorship
Sponsorship demonstrates your company’s commitment to the local community and workforce development while fostering a positive brand image.
Alternatively, Enterprise Advisers (EAs) are volunteers from businesses who work directly with school leadership teams to create effective employer engagement plans. These plans help schools provide meaningful careers advice and planning for young people. As an EA, you’ll join a network of local business leaders and educational institutions, sharing best practices and staying informed on current labour market trends.
Volunteers use their business experience to support schools in developing and implementing effective career strategies, placing employer opportunities at the heart of students’ education. This helps young people and schools explore career pathways across a wide range of skills and industries.
Case Study: Ben Wilson, Enterprise Adviser
Ben Wilson, Director and Founder at GrowthMesh, has been an EA at Maplewell Hall School since 2016. Reflecting on his experiences, he shared:
“With help from some of my business connections, we’ve turned a science-related trip to a local recycling facility into an opportunity to discuss job roles, responsibilities, and qualifications. These partnerships provide the school with regular and flexible work encounters, giving students invaluable insights into the realities of work and the career and training opportunities available.”
Read Ben’s full case study here.
Benefits of Becoming an EA
* Develop your future workforce by providing pathways and connections to your industry.
* Raise awareness of your industry or company.
* Enhance local business and education links while investing in your community.
* Join a forum of employers working together to address local skills gaps.
* Offer development opportunities for your employees who get involved.
