In talking to businesses, we often hear about the challenges young people face when entering the workplace. Younger generations aren’t always prepared with so-called “soft skills” for life after school and being thrown into the work environment can be difficult.
At The Education Business Partnership (EBP) we work to bridge the gaps between employers, young people and schools by introducing them as early as possible. Our programmes, which start from Key Stage 1, bring local ambassadors and companies into the classroom and are often pupils’ first interaction with the business world. By providing enterprise challenges, mentoring opportunities and inviting businesses into local schools we build those key relationships and give young people an insight into careers from an early age. This sparks imagination and curiosity, even in the youngest of children.
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