Putting business and education in touch with each other to provide work-related learning.
What was Business in Schools?
Business in Schools was a campaign to encourage employers to get
involved in education, and help schools and colleges provide
work-related learning experiences for young people. The website
allowed schools and colleges to register their details and select
the work-related learning opportunities in which they were
interested. Employers could visit the site and find nearby schools
and colleges in need of their help.
Why did we set up Business in Schools?
Before Business in Schools, an employer wanting to get involved
with education - or a school or college looking for a helpful
employer - would have had to leapfrog several practical barriers to
find a suitable partnership. Business in Schools offered an easy,
straightforward way for businesses and education establishments to
contact each other.
The benefits of work-related learning
Edge believes that work-related learning has enormous benefits
for young people and employers, helping young people to acquire
skills and giving them a better idea of the kind of job they might
want to do. For employers, getting involved in work-related
learning improves young people's employability, helps renew links
with the community and often results in happier, more motivated
staff.