young chamber and business engagement in schools
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By Nicky HirstBy Nicky HirstYoung Chamber CoordinatorYoung Chamber Coordinator
YoungYoung ChamberChamberand Businessand Business
What is Young Chamber?What is Young Chamber? It is a nationwide concept funded in the
pilot stage by DCSF
It connects schools and businesses through the Chamber of Commerce network
It works with businesses of all sizes from sole traders to multi-national companies across all sectors. It has access to a variety of experiences for students through these different perspectives.
It is UniqueIt is Unique
It gives young people a “voice” to engage with business so they can understand the real world of business
It compliments other programmes such as those run by Solent EBP and the Young Enterprise Board
The Challenge for Young Chamber?The Challenge for Young Chamber?
The main challenge is NOT as some would think - getting business involved
The main challenge IS the clash of cultures between the academic and the business worlds
Young Chamber is the conduit that enables the two cultures to communicate effectively
LET’S LET’S TAKE A TAKE A CLOSER CLOSER
LOOKLOOK
Young Chamber in HampshireYoung Chamber in Hampshire
Young Chamber in HampshireYoung Chamber in Hampshire
Young Chamber in Hampshire started in 2007/08 with Regents Park Community College
In the first academic year we took in over 50 different businesses and organisations to deliver the pilot programme
On one day this academic year we took in 25 different business people to the school
Other examples of Young Other examples of Young Chamber include:Chamber include:
Battle of the BandsBattle of the BandsMulti-cultural fairMulti-cultural fair
Chocolate Box Chocolate Box ChallengeChallenge
Tour of HSBC BankTour of HSBC Bank
Tour of Play RadioTour of Play Radio
Tour of WestQuay with mystery shopping Tour of WestQuay with mystery shopping challengechallenge
Visit to Taylor Made Computer Solutions Visit to Taylor Made Computer Solutions to see Cisco Technologyto see Cisco Technology
Fact Finding Trip with Red FunnelFact Finding Trip with Red Funnel
Tours to Different PremisesTours to Different Premises
Ask an ExpertAsk an Expert
HospitalityHospitality
Legal SessionLegal Session
Help with Help with Phone BrainPhone Brain
It is not just Regents Park Community It is not just Regents Park Community College we have worked withCollege we have worked with
At Crestwood College we have been looking at the students having and operating their own radio station.
We started by looking at how 3 We started by looking at how 3 charities market themselvescharities market themselves
Jubilee Sailing TrustJubilee Sailing Trust
The Rose RoadThe Rose Road AssociationAssociation
HoneypotHoneypot
Then we held master classes to look Then we held master classes to look at marketing methodsat marketing methods
We then went on to look at ways the We then went on to look at ways the students could market their schoolstudents could market their school
The students f inished with presentations to the whole school and looking at how they could market their school to sponsors and the community for when the radio was running.
What Business Involvement MeansWhat Business Involvement Means
It gives young people the opportunities to see what is available in their own communities in a way they can relate to
It helps them develop real skills that they need in the workplace
It gives relevant, engaging and locally based enterprise education
One short visit can make all the difference to a student’s outlook
They may surprise you with their ideas which may prove useful to your business
Involvement means that…Involvement means that…Real examples show what can be
achievedBusiness is recognising that Young
people are our future and worth investing in
Business is meeting its responsibilities whilst being interested in working locally with the region’s young people
Business people come away knowing they have made a difference
Students come away with a positive experience of being involved with business people and are inspired
Young Chamber gives young Young Chamber gives young people:people:
Skills, including soft skillsReal experienceResponsibilityEncourages enthusiasm Gives confidenceIt makes a real difference
In conclusionIn conclusionYoung Chamber is more than just ticking Corporate Young Chamber is more than just ticking Corporate Responsibility boxes for businesses although it does Responsibility boxes for businesses although it does enhance reputations for those business that are enhance reputations for those business that are involved with it.involved with it.
It is helping to shape and develop the future It is helping to shape and develop the future workforceworkforce
It helps young people understand the realities of It helps young people understand the realities of their career choicestheir career choices
It gives businesses the chance to revisit their It gives businesses the chance to revisit their basic ideas and provide professional career basic ideas and provide professional career development for their personneldevelopment for their personnel