Many business people in our area express concerns that our school students, the employees of tomorrow, do not have the relevant basic skills or knowledge to suit the local economy.

By joining the Education Business Partnership, you’ll have real opportunity to share your views with other businesses, local Councils and representatives from educational establishments in our district.

The more companies that join the EBP, the stronger your voice will be heard where it matters which will help ensure our future workforce is fully equipped to meet the demands of the local economy.

• Raises your company or business profile within the local community
• Creates management opportunities for you and your staff
• Helps to improve the quality and preparedness of young people entering the world of work
• Creates extra resource for ?special? projects
• Increases motivation of your employees involved in organisation and supervision of work experience
• Develops recruitment channels and raises the profile of career opportunities
• Attracts school leavers to fill local vacancies and help alleviate local skill shortages
• Helps to promote vocational qualifications

• Widens their understanding of the world of work
• Helps to develop self-esteem, maturity and flexibility
• Improves their ability to communicate with others and to work as part of a team
• Helps students relate their learning to future employment
• Gives them an understanding of the skills and qualifications needed for work
• Enhances their general education which can be used to help with examination coursework
• Increases their knowledge of education, training and career opportunities
• Raises awareness of how work relates to other aspects of personal life
• Enables them to meet a variety of people