Connecting businesses to schools

EBP South works as the single point of contact between businesses and their local schools in The Solent region – by brokering the partnership we make it easy for you to make a real contribution to local young people’s futures.

Opportunities

We have many different opportunities and ways that your company can get involved with young people aged 4 - 18. We can put together a tailored package or you can get involved in one of our programmes or events which includes:

Running an activity at the Primary Schools STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Fair
Providing volunteers to act as mentors to secondary school students or support on interview preparation
Supporting a careers fair to inform young people about areas of employment growth and skill gaps

Every month we work with employers that support in-school events, including ‘guess my job’, ‘business networking’, ‘interview preparation’ as well as many others.

Why get involved?

As well as getting satisfaction from supporting local young people, working with EBP South will also bring direct and tangible benefits to your business:

Raising your business profile by sponsoring events
Developing a skilled and inspired pool of young people who will be your future workforce
Improving your business’ recruitment options
Developing and motivating your existing staff team
Achieving your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) objectives

Programmes and activities

To take a look at some of the current opportunities and activities click here.

Exhibit Events

It's free to exhibit at our event which include:

Large scale interactive events
In-school career fairs

To see our current list of events click here.

Contact us

Contact Suzanne for a conversation about how working with EBP South can connect your company to schools; and how it could benefit your business, staff and reach your CSR objectives:

Telephone: 02392 283400
Email [email protected]

Latest

Speed Networking event at Testwood School, Southampton

Speed networking with senior school children at Testwood School, Totton
Speed Networking event at Testwood School, Southampton

Speed networking with senior school children at Testwood School, Totton
Make your New Year’s Resolution to give back and Volunteer

EBP South is encouraging people across Hampshire to make their New Year’s Resolution to give back this year and volunteer as part of the ‘New Year to Volunteer’ campaign.
Employer Interview Day, Mayfield School, Portsmouth

Volunteers needed to give mock interviews to students helping them prepare for the world of work.

Work experience

EBP South provide a complete work experience service for schools in the Solent region.
Mentoring opportunities

Mentor a young person you're matched to at your local school aged (14-16).
Our mission

To inspire and prepare young people for the world of work because we believe in broadening horizons for young people to reach their future potential.
Work experience

Any size business in any industry can provide work experience to young people through EBP South; it's simple and easy.
Mentor
Mentoring

Pass on your experience, knowledge, your work experience by mentoring a young person.
Why get involved

If you want to give back and support young people in your area, get involved with EBP South.
Career Development Team

EBP South provides careers education, information, advice and guidance services for schools, led by high quality, qualified and experienced staff.
Where we work

EBP South works across Hampshire, Isle of Wight and surrounding areas.
Leadership Team

The Leadership Team manage the many different services EBP South offers to schools and businesses whilst ensuring they are bringing EBP South's mission to life.