Most businesses need a skilled workforce to help them drive towards successful future growth and productivity. Ask any employer what they are looking for when recruiting staff, one of the key things that they will all say is ‘the right skills and attitude’. This becomes even more important when applied to young people.
The recent British Chambers Education and Business Survey outlined that a huge majority of business, school and college leaders want the Government to recognise the importance of pre-16 work experience. Marcus Mason, Head of Business, Education and Skill at the British Chambers of Commerce highlights some of the key results from the survey in his blog.
Also commenting on the BCC survey, Caroline Williams, Chief Executive of Norfolk Chamber said:
“The message from this survey is clear, both education and business feel that work experience is beneficial to our young people. However I feel here in Norfolk, due to the close relationship we have between schools and businesses that we can provide experience of work differently and more effectively.”
“The demands of the new curriculum on schools makes it challenging for students to be released from school, so in addition to offering work experience, businesses need to spend more time in schools alongside teachers making the curriculum subjects relevant to the world of work. It would also enable businesses to bring to life what great opportunities there are here in Norfolk.”
Norfolk Chamber is working towards bridging the gap between education and business, and will deliver a unique event on Friday 20 November which allows the Norfolk education sector have their say with the local business community. Click here for more details of the ‘An Audience with…Norfolk Schools’.
