High quality careers education that is
responsive to skills needs is crucial to the future success of both young
people and employers. We are currently recruiting volunteers to partner with
local secondary schools or colleges in Hampshire as Enterprise Advisers, using
your skills, business experience and networks to help develop a strong careers
programme. This is initially a one year voluntary position where you will be:
- Supporting the school or college's senior
leadership team strategically to develop and evaluate their careers plan.
- Providing a valuable employer's perspective on
how a school or college can embed labour market information and opportunities
into the careers programme.
- Engaging with local businesses and employers
in your network to put a wide variety of careers opportunities at the heart of
young people's education.
The role includes:
- Providing an employer’s perspective on what businesses can do and what
opportunities businesses would value.
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Supporting the school or college to develop a strategic plan to ensure every
young person receives meaningful employer encounters and workplace experiences
- you are not expected to be an expert in the Careers landscape to do this!
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Engaging with local businesses and employers in your network to encourage their
involvement in activities at the school or college.
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Helping schools and colleges to focus efforts on programmes and activities that
are most effective in motivating young people, supporting independent choice
and enabling positive outcomes for young people.
Full training and ongoing support will be provided by one of our trained
Enterprise Co-ordinators.
What skills do I need?
- Business background
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Ideally able to commit to one academic year initially. The majority of the role can be undertaken virtually although
there will be some requirement to attend meetings at the school or college
(never at weekends).
Becoming an Enterprise Adviser gives you the opportunity to:
- Support your local school or college to deliver world class careers
guidance to their students, enabling young people to be prepared and inspired
for the fast-changing world of work.
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Undertake strategic planning in a new context; developing your skills in
communication and strategy development.
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Build strong working relationships with schools and colleges and provide
insight into your organisation, industry and the opportunities available in the
local labour market.
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Give back to your community.
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Better understanding the education sector and the challenges faced.
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Develop your local business network.
