Giving Something Back

Mentor or be mentored, this is something every business can help with. As a Chamber member you will be all too aware of the power of collaboration and how connectivity grows businesses.

It is clear from our extensive survey work that we face unprecedented changes to the business landscape. With changes to structures, businesses will need support and expertise to capitalise on the new world and grow our economy for the benefit of all. Add to this a staggering level of start-up businesses expected and there is work to do, work that is co-ordinated and accessible to those who need it.

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Supporting the future talent pipeline is vital to ensure all businesses can recruit, retain and grow the work force they need.

There are many ways to support, work experience being one. Want to explore or not sure if it is possible for you, then use the links below to find out. The way it can work, is flexible, so have those conversations to find out the multitude of ways you could get involved from a short video to regular interaction.

Employers state so often that recruits are not work ready, to ensure they are, they need exposure to the world of work, be they 13-16, post 16 years or under graduates. Showcasing your sector or business as a potential career path will increase your recruitment options.

Also, helping you to understand how recruits view your sector and business, to ensure the right messages are getting out there. See how others have got involved.

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Share your business and sector knowledge with the future workforce.

Become an Enterprise Advisor

Help to bring your workplace to life for those supporting students with career choices.

Understand Teacher Encounters

Keeping current, when not in industry, is hard. Further and Higher Education staff benefit from getting the opportunity to visit businesses, do micro placements in different sectors or supporting staff and students through giving talks or heading up a discussion group.

Also why not become part of one of their industry expert panels. These panels help the institutions to purchase the right equipment, hone courses to suit local need and so much more.

The commitment is small but the value great. Good teaching means a better workforce, so your support can make a significant difference. Contact an institution relevant to you and discuss the options.

Contact Telford CollegeContact Shrewsbury Colleges GroupContact Hereford, Ludlow and North Shropshire CollegeContact Hereford College of ArtsContact Harper Adams UniversityContact NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering)