Posted on Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Businesses invited to find out how they can support care leavers
Local businesses were invited to a breakfast briefing on Tuesday 22 October to highlight how they can make a difference to local care leavers.
Councillor Mark Sutton and Director of Children Services Bernie Brown highlighted the opportunities and the impact local businesses could have on young people leaving care and needing that "leg up" into the world of work.
This event builds on the back of the County Councils own committment to offer taster days and work experience in every department of the Council, building aspirations and offering opportunities.
We also heard from the Care Leavers Covenant about their opportunities for care leavers and how businesses can get involved as well as from young people and adult care leavers about their experiences.
Exciting times ahead as we support our young people into work.