FOR SCHOOLS &

COLLEGES

The Careers & Enterprise Company is an employer-led organisation set up to

inspire and prepare young people for the fast-changing world of work. Its role

is to take an umbrella view of the landscape of careers and enterprise,

supporting the programme coverage nationally.

We are building a Berkshire-wide network of Enterprise Advisers - high calibre

volunteers with experience of employment or self-employment. Together

with our Enterprise Co-ordinator, Allison Giles, they will guide you through the

range of possible employer interactions and help you create a strategy for

careers, enterprise and employer engagement.

Our Enterprise Co-ordinator will meet with your senior leadership team and

work through a needs assessment to understand your current careers and

enterprise strategy. This will help identify any gaps and priority areas for

action that we can support you with.

An Enterprise Adviser will then be matched with your institution, to enhance

your existing activity and increase your engagement with local employers.

Commitment

Enterprise Advisers will support a

school or college for at least one

academic year, committing to a

minimum of one day per month.

Credibility

Enterprise Advisers will have sound

knowledge and understanding of the

needs of the local labour market.

Improve links

The Enterprise Adviser will bring and

share established contacts from the

business community.

Added Value

Enterprise Advisers will work

alongside existing providers, such as

the EBPs and National Careers

Service.

Complementary

Enterprise Advisers’ support will be

complementary to any existing, local

activities.

Support

Our Enterprise Co-ordinator sits at the

heart of a network of local business

leaders. They will harness the

relationship between you and your

Enterprise Adviser.

Inspiration

Your students will be more motivated

to fulfil their potential and consider a

broad range of options and careers.

Be part of a network

Attend regular networking meetings,

share best practices, keep up to date

with labour market intelligence.

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