Benefits for Employers
By engaging with us, your business could benefit in many ways –
- 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
Our Autumn Term Events Diary | |
Warwickshire Education Business Partnership's (WEBP's) programmes depend on the support and commitment of local employers. Volunteers from local businesses and other employers are the key to our success, bringing real - world experience to our schools. Our events diary lists the activities in schools throughout the County. If you are available to help out please contact the local Area Manager.
| Each year we help thousands of Warwickshire students through various activities, which aim to develop their business and enterprise skills. We have also introduced many to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) and the opportunities these subjects can offer in the world of work. |  |
Currently there a number of skills gap within STEM related careers particularly, in engineering and science roles. STEM is high on the government’s agenda and is doing much to promote these subjects. The WEBP is involved in a number of schemes to promote the wealth of opportunities that are available in the sub region. From October 1st WEBP, will be responsible for SEAs Management, a contract awarded by STEMNET, to provide Science and Engineering Ambassadors (SEAs) , in schools and colleges across Warwickshire and Coventry. This is part of a nationally recognised programme and will compliment this agenda . The aim is for education to engage with STEM employers and professionals from a range of STEM related backgrounds to provide the link between business and schools and colleges.
Another key contract for the WEBP is the Inside Manufacturing Enterprise (IME) scheme, whereby some 40+ companies in the West Midlands open their doors for student and teacher visits to provide an insight into modern engineering and manufacturing processes and applications. The aims being to encourage and influence young people to think about this industry sector as a career choice. This scheme is funded by AWM. Recently, companies such as NP Aerospace, Ricardo and Cemex have hosted visits by teachers and students from a number of local schools as part of this scheme.
People from business are uniquely qualified to help us meet that need. We are constantly looking for new employers to support the ever increasing requests from schools for support from the world of work – to put learning into real context. Your skills and experience could be used in a number of ways e.g. Business Simulations, Challenge Days, Practice Interviews, Enterprise Initiatives and hosting student and teacher visits to name but a few. Your commitment is entirely up to you – it could be as little as half an hour, a day or perhaps visits over a few weeks. We would work with you to best suit your business needs.
If you are interested in becoming a Science and Engineering Ambassador please contact us - seas@warwickshire.gov.uk
WEBP Events are run by experienced team members and business volunteers assist by engaging young people in various ways, for example; facilitating a group, interviewing one to one, presenting to an assembly.
Volunteers can commit as much time as they can give, from a few hours to a full school day. We can work with you to devise flexible arrangements that fit your business needs and we will pay for any training volunteers may need.
Employer input is becoming increasingly more important, especially with the advent of the new 14-19 Diplomas. These are brand new qualifications for 14-19 year olds and are unique in that they involve a blend of education, development of essential skills that employers need and hands on experience in the workplace. More
How do I volunteer?
Much is already being done but if you would like to help to influence young people to help them make an informed choice about their education route and career please get in touch - call 01926 738960 or email webp@warwickshire.gov.uk