employers / partners

Suporting the Work Related Curriculum

Northumberland employers are traditionally very supportive of activities with schools and colleges to support the preparation of students for the world of work.

How can you get involved?

• Through employer visits to schools and students visiting employer premises, work experience, mentoring, and professional development (teacher placement).
• Some schools organise work experience placements themselves for Year 10 or 11 students. Placements are also organised via the 14-19 team at Northumberland County Council. If you are interested in supporting work experience, which for older students is sometimes a shorter experience called work shadowing, you could contact them (on 01670 523142) or your local High School.
• The Northumberland Education Business Partnership (EBP) co-ordinate work related learning activities in school. Contact them on 01670 541534
• Young Enterprise operates through support from the business community and the Government. This support is provided in a variety of forms: financial, in-kind, and through the provision and encouragement of volunteers. The businesses and volunteers that support Young Enterprise take an active role in building a better-motivated, educated and enterprising workforce, at the same time making a real difference to the existing lives and future potential of young people who live and attend school in their area.