Being part of our business support network will provide you moments of great satisfaction but striving to make a difference can also be an exciting challenge!

Having employers like you helping to inspire young minds and transform attitudes through a range of activities and opportunities is the foundation of an excellent careers programme as set out by the Gatsby Foundation’s eight Benchmarks of good practice and the Careers and Enterprise Company.

Ways to support:

• Be part of our Mock interviews with Year 10 or 11 students and help them structure their CVs
• Get involved in extracurricular clubs and activities
• Give an inspiring talk based on your industry or job role
• Provide a coaching/mentoring service through a structured programme
• Run a hands-on workshop with activities relating to your area of expertise
• Be part of our discussions about pathways after school, eg apprenticeships
• Help champion specific issues and challenge barriers in the workplace around gender stereotyping, disability etc
• Help bring a subject lesson to life by linking it to your industry
• Offer a work experience placement for students at your business premises
• Become an ambassador supporting employment routes for young people with special educational needs and disabilities and offer a work experience placement that is co-supported by the school

By getting involved you will not only be supporting future workforce development and helping to broaden the minds of the young people but you will also be developing new skills for your staff, forging community links and building a positive profile for your company.

We will support you throughout your visit to us to ensure we maximise the use of your valuable time.  Our Careers Leader is Mrs Frances Hydes (fhydes@liskeard.net) and they will:

• Be your main point of contact for all enquiries
• Organise pre-meets/discussions/information for activities you sign up to
• Provide you details of the local arrangements including parking, facilities and our safeguarding policy.
• Conduct a short evaluation with you to ensure we are getting things right.
• With your permission add you to our network and keep you up to date with future activities.

EMPLOYING AN APPRENTICE IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK

Employing an apprentice is easier than you might think. There’s financial help available from the government and advice and support from the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Skills Hub once you’ve decided to take on an apprentice.

Apprenticeships have changed a lot in recent years and are an exciting option for both apprentice and employer.

Apprentices must be aged 16 or over, but there is no upper age limit, and they can be new or existing employees.

There are various levels of apprenticeship available, right up to degree and masters' level and they cover most job roles.

To find out more, visit: Apprenticeships (cornwall-opportunities.co.uk)