Enterprise Advisers

We pair business leaders with schools or colleges in the region to help improve career-related learning.

What is the Enterprise Adviser Network?

The Enterprise Adviser Network is a national intiaitive of the Careers and Enterprise Company, nationally there are over 3000 Enterprise Advisers from across a variety of sectors. Here in the North East we have over 150 senior business leaders in our Network who volunteer their time to work strategically with Education. Working with a local school or college, your role as an Enterprise Adviser can help support pathways into your industry and shape young people's futures.

Find out more about the network here - Careers and Enterprise Company - Enterprise Adviser Initiative 

What are the benefits of joining the network?

Joining the Enterprise Abbassador Network allows bsuinesses to:

  • Inform delivery of careers education
  • Access to future talent pipeline
  • Raise brand awareness
  • Inspire the next generation
  • Undertake strategic planning in a new context
  • Support your local school or college to deliver world class careers guidance to their students.
  • Build strong working relationships with your local school or college and provide insight into your organisation and industry.
  • Give back to your local community.
  • Better understand the education sector and the challenges faced.

Who can apply?

We’re looking for senior business leaders in any sector to partner with schools and colleges across the North East. 

How much time does this involve? 

Ideally, we're looking for people who can volunteer as an Enterprise Adviser for at least a year and who could attend three termly meetings with the school or college and a minimum of two training sessions per academic year.

“I joined as I want to make a positive impact to the lives of young people by signposting them to the vast opportunities that await them, be that further study, apprenticeships, scholarships, travel or work.”

David Lovenbury, Pale Foundation

You can help bridge the gap between the world of work and education. Join our North East network.

Once you join the network you will receive monthly business bulletins which will include education updates, opportunities to engage with careers related activities, news and upcoming events. 

You can view previous bulletins here.


Find out more about being an Enterprise Adviser

North East businesses helping the ‘COVID generation’ find a pathway to the workplace

Find out how Enterprise Advisers have helped schools and colleges during the pandemic. 

Introducing the Enterprise Adviser network

Hear from some of our current Enterprise Advisers and find out more about what's involved in this short film.

Case study: Marden School, North Tyneside

Find out how the partnership between Marden School and Enterprise Adviser, Jane Austin, works.

An outstanding college business partnership in Ashington

The close partnership between AkzoNobel and Northumberland College has developed a whole-college approach to high quality careers guidance.

Case study: Unipres (UK) Ltd

Find out how this local business engaged with education.

Getting started – A guide for Enterprise Advisers

This checklist will help you to consider ways in which you can engage with your matched school/college effectively.

Enterprise Adviser Induction

Access induction details and useful resources to support you in the Enterprise Adviser role. 

North East Ambition Digital Badge of Recognition

A package of digital badges for Enterprise Advisers to use to show your dedication to North East Ambition.


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