Could your business inspire the next generation?

We’re calling on Dorset businesses to help 11-14 year olds explore the world of work. From taster days, site tours, or virtual visits, could you open your doors and help shape their future?

Shape Dorset’s Future: Inspire the Next Generation

An innovative new project is being delivered by Dorset Chamber – funded by The Careers & Enterprise Company, Dorset Careers Hub and in partnership with Dorset Council. Our aim is to introduce younger people to different types of employment, before the time comes to choose subjects, or apply for work experience placements.

We are calling on all Dorset businesses to inspire and introduce young people aged 11-14 to career options and professions, by offering opportunities to explore the world of work.

This is your chance to ignite career aspirations and bridge the gap between education and employment. Work Explore is new, flexible and adaptable to suit the needs of your business – and there are lots of ways to collaborate.

Initially, we will be working with 20 schools, seeking Dorset-based businesses to offer

Group Visits:Welcome pupils and their teachers for a workplace tour
Taster Days:Provide hands-on experiences for individual students (with our support in planning).
Virtual Visits: Showcase your industry online
Online Talk or Demo: Share your industry expertise with a short presentation
Project or Activity: Giving practical skills development

Your Support Will Make a Difference to Someone’s Future

Your participation and encouragement will offer local young people valuable insights on career paths and the chance to develop new skills and experiences they won’t get anywhere else. It will also provide an opportunity to support those without networks for connections, due to location or circumstance.

This initiative is a BRAND-NEW direct investment in the future of Dorset’s economy. You may even meet your future team members!

So, if you can open your doors or share your experience please get in touch

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How does it work?

Modern work experiences are much more flexible than ever before, adaptable to suit the needs of your business – and there are lots of ways to collaborate.

Once you’ve let us know you are willing to take part, our project team will be in touch to arrange a short planning meeting with you to agree and set-up the activity. Then, our team will take on the planning to ensure minimum disruption for you as well as supporting our schools to bring the pupils to you.

During the planning meeting, the project team will guide you through:

The activity focus i.e. where, when, length, overview and resourcing. This could be in your workplace or in an offsite location.
Logistics i.e. parking, toilets, access, number of pupils
Health and safety –template materials for a pre-activity risk assessment
Communications – how we will introduce the activity to the school and the wider Dorset community. Explore scope for social media/post-event PR for the activity.

Ready to help a young person explore the world of work?

Email:
workex@dorsetchamber.co.uk

Phone:
01202 714800