Research from the Education and Employers Taskforce shows that a young person who has four or more meaningful encounters with an employer is 86% less likely to be unemployed or not in education or training and can earn up to 22% more during their career.

We are proud to have developed strong employer encounters within the school curriculum with the following employers and organisations:

We are keen to develop further links with local and national employers in order to provide the best opportunities for our learners to build and strengthen aspirations and attainment. It supports learners to take action to achieve their full potential.

The following opportunities enable learners to explore Career opportunities in more detail, including challenging stereotypes:

• Support our Careers Fair
• Provide a work experience placement
• Provide a volunteering opportunity
• Provide workshops and leadership opportunities
• Provide information of your industry’s/sectors needs and future talent requirements
• Provide support with self-presentation and what employers want with practical focus on making plans and when relevant applications for post-16 learning
• Offer a visit to your workplace

In addition, new jobs are emerging, many in growing sectors like digital technology. First-hand encounters expand a student’s understanding of areas of growth and we would welcome the support of employers from these sectors.

Please contact the Careers Leader at the following address: lewisp@uptonhigh.co.uk