Business Volunteer Network
Help inspire Cumbria’s future workforce
Young people make better choices about their future when they understand the world of work, the opportunities available locally, and the different routes into jobs and careers.
Employers and employees have a powerful role to play in this. By sharing your experience, your career journey, your sector knowledge, or simply what a working day looks like, you can help young people build confidence, raise aspirations and see the relevance of what they are learning in school or college.
Cumbria Careers Hub’s ambition is to support a world class programme of careers education across Cumbria, helping every young person make informed decisions about their next steps. Employers are already recognised as vital partners in making this happen.
Getting involved is also good for business. Education outreach can help employers connect with future talent, improve young people’s understanding of their sector, support recruitment and apprenticeships, increase diversity, and demonstrate social value in the local community.
You can give as much or as little time as you can
We know every business is different. Some employers can offer regular support, while others may only be able to give an hour a year. Both are valuable.
That is why our Business Volunteer Network gives you a range of ways to get involved, based on the time you or your employees can offer. Whether you can join one event, host a workplace visit, support a project, or build a long-term relationship with a school or college, your input can help young people understand their options and feel more prepared for the future.
You do not need to be an expert in careers education. You just need to be willing to share your knowledge, experience and enthusiasm. The Careers Hub team will help you find the right opportunity and provide resources and guidance where needed.
If young people know more about the range of careers open to people with the right qualifications, they will have a clearer idea of the routes to better jobs.
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Cornerstone Employers
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Cumbria Talent Force
Cumbria Talent Force connects 18–35 year olds who have lived, studied and now work in Cumbria with local schools and colleges.
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