Across the North of England, talent is evenly distributed — but opportunities are not. Many young people are unable to access to the professional networks, industry exposure, and social capital that open doors into rewarding careers. At the same time, businesses continue to face challenges finding and retaining the skilled, job-ready talent they need to grow. 

That’s why we are proud to launch a new partnership with the Aldridge Foundation – an employer-led initiative built to solve both challenges.

By connecting northern-based businesses directly with secondary schools, academies and FE colleges across the region, we want to ensure every young person leaves education equipped with three things: Skills, Experience, and a Professional Network.

Whether you are an SME or a major employer, your involvement directly shapes the region's future workforce while opening up new talent pipelines for your business.

What happens next?

Registering your interest takes less than two minutes. By expressing your interest, you’ll receive further information about the partnership and potential opportunities to get involved in a way that suits your business.