MAKING A DIFFERENCE: HOW BUSINESSES CAN HELP…
If you are a business and interested in supporting local people who are looking for work, then Education Development Trust would like to talk to you about offering work experience, taster days, site visits and job shadowing opportunities.
For some people a lack of understanding of the working world is a significant barrier to finding and sustaining employment. EDT would like to work with you to offer opportunities for individuals to overcome this barrier.
The chance to undertake real work and adjust to the routines and habits of working life can significantly improve employment prospects, it is a highly effective way to support people to find employment, especially if they have been away from work for some time. Also the opportunity to visit a workplace, attend a taster day or to shadow someone in their role can really help boost confidence and open up future potential.
WHY YOU SHOULD GET INVOLVED
By helping local people to gain insight into the world of work, your business can reap real benefits, such as:
developing the supervisory and management skills of your current workforce
enhancing your public profile by supporting your local community
accessing a pool of hidden talent – people who offer enthusiasm and a fresh perspective to your business
promoting workforce diversity
access to a wide range of skills that can positively contribute to your business
There is a strong social case too. Extended periods of unemployment can lead to disadvantages, such as ill-health and poverty. The cost to society of this is both financial and social.
For more information, Please contact:
07586 070251 or email jcritten@educationdevelopmenttrust.com