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"It's immensely fulfilling to raise young people's aspirations and self-esteem."
Anne Wolfe, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Whether you're a sole trader, multinational or voluntary organisation, working with schools is a great way to:
- Develop communication, teamwork and leadership skills
- Build staff and customer loyalty
- Reach out to new customers
- Enhance your company's standing in the community
It may be a one-off visit to support a classroom project or a planned programme over several months. It can take 30 minutes a month or an hour a week.
"I'm a volunteer reader at a local school - it's definitely the best day of the week."
Debbie Galbraith, Conran Restaurants
Working with schools gives you and your staff a chance to develop confidence and practice business skills in new and stimulating settings. You can use skills such as communication, teamwork and decision-making in different ways, while the students develop their skills too!
And it's fun! Working with young people is popular with staff and happy staff are likely to stay longer. And of course it's a wonderful chance to give something back to the community.
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