Enterprise Advisers referred to as EA’s are volunteers drawn from the local and national business community. Each Enterprise Adviser  works directly with the Senior Leadership Team of individual schools and colleges to develop effective employer engagement programmes.

With a commitment of one day per month for a minimum period of a year Enterprise Adviser’s bring passion and expert business and sector knowledge to help connect  young people to the world of work and to equip them with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. Each Enterprise Adviser is fully supported by a Careers and Enterprise Company Enterprise Coordinator (EC) who alongside the network help to ensure Enterprise Advisers can help schools and colleges to navigate what is often a fragmented environment.

• Talent Pipeline — The chance to create a talent pipeline  and support the development of your future workforce
• Business branding — Easier access to schools and colleges to raise awareness of your business and industry sector.
• CSR — The opportunity to enhance local business and education links, and invest in your local community as part of your business corporate social responsibility
• Improve Networks — The Enterprise Adviser network provides a forum for employers to network, discuss and work together to resolve local skills issues.
• Staff Development — Great opportunities to develop your own employees skills who get involved
• Efficiency — A great way to access a cluster of schools through regular network meetings.
• Impact — Working on a 1-2-1 basis allows you to maximise your impact, our Enterprise Coordinator with help you measure this.

If you’re interested to get involved in any capacity in supporting the network or school engagement whether as an Enterprise Adviser or supporting with the delivery of careers related activities please email:

• Paul Williams (Strategic Careers Hub Lead ) paul.williams@stoke.gov.uk or
• Carrie Abbott (Careers Hub Manager) carrie.abbott2@stoke.gov.uk