What is the Enterprise Adviser Network?
The Enterprise Adviser Network is a national intiaitive of the Careers and Enterprise Company, nationally there are over 3000 Enterprise Advisers from across a variety of sectors. Here in the North East we have over 150 senior business leaders in our Network who volunteer their time to work strategically with Education. Working with a local school or college, your role as an Enterprise Adviser can help support pathways into your industry and shape young people's futures.
Find out more about the network here - Careers and Enterprise Company - Enterprise Adviser Initiative
What are the benefits of joining the network?
Joining the Enterprise Abbassador Network allows bsuinesses to:
- Inform delivery of careers education
- Access to future talent pipeline
- Raise brand awareness
- Inspire the next generation
- Undertake strategic planning in a new context
- Support your local school or college to deliver world class careers guidance to their students.
- Build strong working relationships with your local school or college and provide insight into your organisation and industry.
- Give back to your local community.
- Better understand the education sector and the challenges faced.
Who can apply?
We’re looking for senior business leaders in any sector to partner with schools and colleges across the North East.
How much time does this involve?
Ideally, we're looking for people who can volunteer as an Enterprise Adviser for at least a year and who could attend three termly meetings with the school or college and a minimum of two training sessions per academic year.
“I joined as I want to make a positive impact to the lives of young people by signposting them to the vast opportunities that await them, be that further study, apprenticeships, scholarships, travel or work.”
David Lovenbury, Pale Foundation
