Supercharge your school or college’s career programme
Help Your Students Gain Real-World Experience
Wandsworth BEST (Business & Education Succeeding Together) is here to support schools in delivering high-quality careers education and meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks. Each year, we arrange over 1,200 work experience placements, giving students the chance to develop confidence, employability skills, and aspirations for the future.
Why work with BEST?
- Meet statutory careers guidance requirements
- Access a wide network of local employers offering meaningful placements
- Inclusive opportunities for students with SEND, care experience, and those at risk of becoming NEET
- Support for preparation through workshops, assemblies, and employer engagement events
Partnering with BEST ensures your students are prepared for life beyond school and helps strengthen links between education and business in Wandsworth.
- Using our extensive range of business contacts, we arrange for employers to visit your school to take part in events which can include speed networking and mock interviews.
- We can offer support tailored specifically for young people at risk of NEET. This includes workshops and 1:1 careers guidance.
- We can work with you to identify if you have any gaps in your careers offer and support you to meet the Gatsby benchmarks.
- We can also deliver work experience preparation assemblies and workshops to prepare your students for their placements.
Cost
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“Your team have been great! We’d recommend BEST to any school looking to strengthen careers education.” – Wandsworth Secondary School
