Employers - how to get involved...

"Employers have a critical role to play in helping motivate young people to acquire the skills and attitudes they need for their future and the future needs of the wider economy".  
                                                                                                                Jim Knight, Minster of State for Schools, DCSF

Schools in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames are looking for employers and organisations willing to work with students from local schools on a variety of Work Related Projects.

Benefits to your organisation can include:

• Increasing your company profile and standing in the community
• Fulfilling corporate social responsibility
• Networking with other Businesses
• Creating a positive company culture
• Developing the skills of your employees and increasing motivation
• Interacting with young people and raising education standards in the future workforce
• Sharing knowledge and enthusiasm in working practices
• Giving students an opportunity to acquire new skills and to make informed career choices

There are many ways employers get involved in EBP activities and support students in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, for example:

• Giving talks on careers days
• Facilitating at events
• Providing professional development placements for teachers
• Providing work experience placements
• Assisting with the development of diplomas

For further information without commitment please contact REBP