What business wants

Businesses choose to work with schools and their pupils for a number of reasons. They may see the advantage of developing relationships with potential employees or be interested in raising the profile of the organisation in the local community. Businesses may also see the benefits of:

• helping shape the business people of tomorrow
• supporting staff development such as management, team-work and presentation skills
• gaining fresh perspectives from young people
• influencing the curriculum and school ethos
• working with future employees, developing skills and attitudes
• gaining knowledge of future customers and expectations
• raising awareness of their work / product or service
• helping schools develop business skills
• becoming involved in the educational process
• supporting and develop what teachers deliver in a real life context
• Improving community relations.