The Devon, Plymouth & Torbay Careers Hub is all about linking schools with local employers to deliver high quality careers support for students.
The Hub offers different ways to get local companies involved, including its Enterprise Advisers set-up:
Being an Enterprise Adviser is a great way of developing your skills whilst getting young people excited about your industry. It’s also a great way to raise awareness of your business in the local community.
Our Enterprise Advisers have already made a huge difference to the lives of young people across Devon, Plymouth & Torbay – hear more from some of our existing volunteers below…
And a fresh drive to bring in more Enterprise Advisors was announced today – with Devon businesses being urged to mentor students and shape the workforce of tomorrow – and with several encouraging testimonies from the current champions as reported on Devon Live:
Currently, around 85 Enterprise Advisers work closely with over 120 schools and colleges in the region, helping students gain insights into various career paths. However, a recruitment drive is now underway to boost numbers and ensure more young people benefit from industry knowledge and guidance...
Councillor Rufus Gilbert, cabinet member for economic recovery and skills at Devon County Council, highlighted the value of the initiative: “The Enterprise Advisers are ambassadors for the Careers Hub and they provide invaluable perspective from the world of work. They can build connections between employers and local education settings while also improving young people’s career prospects. Those who currently volunteer say it’s a great way to put something back into the local community.”
Lisa Tomkins, from the Met Office, said: “What I particularly enjoy about being an Enterprise Adviser is the chance to provide an employer perspective on the strategic development and delivery of career provision across a school, to better enable students from all backgrounds to access the information and opportunities available for them to make informed decisions about future career options.”
Simon Francis, from Lignum Designs in Dartmoor, explained: “Being an Enterprise Adviser has allowed me to work with staff and students on a range of activities that help bring my experiences of the working world into the classroom. Witnessing the realisation that there is an actual link between what you learn at school and being able to use that knowledge/experience again in a work environment is what makes the role worthwhile for me.”
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