Give an hour...you may find just the employee you are looking for!

Business and employers have stepped forward in force to support students through the work of Warwickshire Careers Hub – and more would be very welcome.

Warwickshire Careers Hub, which is part of Warwickshire Skills Hub, powered by Warwickshire County Council, works extensively with careers leaders at schools and colleges to make students as fully-informed as possible about the options ahead of them. This work includes a range of projects and initiatives - but nothing engages young people more than hearing directly from employers to get the “inside track” on potential careers there.

The benefit of such direct engagement also works both ways as businesses get the opportunity to meet and identify talented potential recruits.

“We would like to thank each and every person that has joined us in supporting a local school or college with their careers outreach events,” said Emma Carty, Operational Hub Lead at Warwickshire Careers Hub. “By supporting a local school or college with their events, you are helping every young person find their next best steps and opening their eyes to an exciting or fulfilling career that they didn't even know existed.

“The support we have had has been fantastic, but we would love even more businesses to become involved. If you would like to share your knowledge and experience of a sector, to inspire students, strengthen your organisation’s community footprint, or increase your talent pool, please get in touch.

“Not only do we have our 'Give an Hour' campaign, where you sign up to our half-termly employer newsletter for any schools support requests, we also are looking for volunteer Enterprise Advisors. As an Enterprise Advisor you can commit to supporting one or more schools on their strategic careers programmes, raise the profile of careers in their school with senior leaders, or even just be their critical friend.

“As an Enterprise Advisor, you will develop a longer-term partnership with a school or college and we, as a Careers Hub, are here to support you every step of the way. We hold three Enterprise Advisor meetings per year, where we get together and discuss what's been happening across the county, national updates, CPD sessions and sharing of best practice.

“There are resources and digital tools to help you in your role, as well as having a dedicated Enterprise Coordinator from the Careers Hub to work alongside you.

“If you are interested in the Give an Hour campaign or finding out more about the role of an Enterprise Advisor, please do get in touch and one of the team will arrange a meeting to go through any questions you might have.”