The Enterprise Adviser Network is a national programme that we at the New Anglia LEP are delivering locally to bridge the gap between education and the world of work. We support schools and colleges across Norfolk to deliver high-quality careers education to help young people find their best next steps, a vital part of this work is ensuring students have meaningful encounters with individuals from the business. To ensure our young people are equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions and the necessary skills to succeed in their chosen paths we rely on the help from volunteers who bring an invaluable employer’s perspective and facilitate meaningful encounters. We are looking to recruit more business volunteers to support our work with schools and colleges so if this is something you would be interested in please contact Ashley Ruthven, Operational Careers Hub Lead, at [email protected]. Becoming an Enterprise Adviser is a fantastic and vital way to support young people in Norfolk schools, but the role also offers benefits to businesses and it has helped some of our employers start to close the skills gap. Graham Sinclair is an Enterprise Adviser in one of our Norfolk schools and is a strong advocate for the programme; “I feel there is a significant gap between the education and employment sectors. The roles of Enterprise Advisors are essential to ensure school careers programmes are tailored to give students an appropriate appreciation of the working world. They also get the right skills, confidence and knowledge for employment in whatever area they choose.”
