Get Involved - Companies

Companies play a vital role in developing students today for the workforce tomorrow. 4500 employers throughout County Durham and Darlington currently support Durham Education Business Partnership. Companies range from the small business to large multi-national corporations.

What can you get involved in?

There are many ways in which your company can get involved in Education Business links. They include:

Offering students the opportunity to gain some valuable work experience.
Offering professional development placements, to assist teachers in their personal development.
Providing volunteers to assist in Work Related Learning Activities.
Workplace visits, allowing a school access to your premises to view production or processes.

Benefits of Being Involved

It's an opportunity to invest in the local community.
Gives your organisation an opportunity to see potential recruits.
Helps your staff develop key skills.
Raises awareness of your business within the local community.

Next Steps

If you would like to get involved please complete the online form.