The voice of the employer is essential in ensuring that the careers education is inspirational, aspirational, but importantly, reflective of the labour market that they will enter.
The benefits of employer involvement in school engagement is vast, including:
- Strengthening talent pipelines
- Increasing diversity in the workplace
- Addressing skills gaps
- Increasing awareness of careers options and pathways
- Increasing teachers understanding of industry and careers development
Employer engagement can include:
Supporting the schools directly
With careers related activities such as careers fairs, CV workshops and interview skills
Developing teacher' knowledge of the industry
With experience of business challenges and best practice in industry
Onsite visits
Visit schools to support strategic leadership teams
Experiences of the workplace
Offering work experience to students or sharing own experiences
