Support a local school as an Enterprise Adviser

23 Jul 2018

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St Helens Chamber is looking for volunteers from local businesses, to match with local schools and colleges as part of a Careers, Enterprise and Employer Engagement Plan for the Liverpool City Region.

St Helens Chamber is bringing together schools, colleges and local business leaders in the area to develop effective employer engagement plans.

As an Enterprise Adviser you will provide support to schools or colleges (including online and telephone support), work with senior leadership to develop a whole school strategy for careers, enterprise and employer engagement, attend networking and training events and be supported by a dedicated Enterprise Coordinator from the Chamber.

This is an opportunity for you to support the development of the future workforce, playing a key part in making sure local young people are enterprising and employable when they leave education.

Ideal candidates for the role of Enterprise Adviser are:

  • Inspirational – helping schools to engage students in practical and memorable career learning experiences.
  • Committed to support the Liverpool City Region’s young people into positive destinations.
  • Well-informed – with a sound knowledge of the local labour market and the ability to match curriculum to employer need.
  • Able to provide and develop vital leadership skills and share experience.
  • Able to communicate and work with a wide range of partners, from teachers to employers.
  • Well connected – with the knowledge and ability to unite schools and colleges to appropriate resources and support to ensure students are exposed to the broad range of pathways available to them.
  • Key influencers of positive change – helping to safeguard Liverpool’s future workforce by educating and promoting the wide ranging opportunities available to young people.

To find out more about how you or your business can support the programme please contact Helen Miles on 01744 742085 or email helen.miles@sthelenschamber.com