We deliver an opportunity for students to develop their employability skills through:

Students

• Making links between different curriculum areas & Studying real work-related issues

• Raising aspirations, boosting confidence and make sure that learners are 'work ready' when they leave education

• Enriching learning experiences and opportunities

• Directly showing the relevance of the subject being studied

• Connecting subject studies with the world of work

• Learning by doing – applying and developing employability skills

Educators

• Increasing attainment levels and participation rates

• Bringing the curriculum to life by showing how subjects are applied and valued in the workplace

• Supporting the development of employability skills using workplace contexts

• Improving learning experiences, attendance plus enthusiasm for teaching and learning

• Keeping costs to a minimum and providing corporate sponsorship for activities; Barclays, Ricoh, GE etc..

• Gaining positive media coverage

Businesses

• Providing opportunities to develop relationships with academies

• Ability to embed their industry-specific materials, protocols and standards into the curriculum

• Boosting their staff morale – 'giving something back'

• Helping employees to feel that they are working for a caring organisation, one that takes its responsibilities in the local community seriously

• Improving the organisation's understanding of young people's attitudes and spending habits

• Helping students to develop the right skills and qualities for their business