ENGAGING THE FUTURE GENERATION
New School Engagement and Engineering Discovery (SEED) Programme - Available Now
Unlock the potential of your organisation with the exclusive School Engagement and Engineering Discovery (SEED) Programme, funded by BESA and developed by Built Environment Skills in Schools (BESS).
This dynamic, 12 week programme is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to engage effectively with schools, promoting your business and the wider Building Engineering Services sector.
Limited to just eight places per cohort, this programme ensures dedicated focus and support, helping you forge meaningful connections with educators and inspire the next generation.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to elevate your organisation and contribute to a lasting legacy. Sign up now and help plant the 'SEEDs' for future success.
How will you and your organisation benefit from this training?
The benefits explained
1. Shape the future workforce
2. Enhance industry reputation
Demonstrate your commitment to education and community involvement to boost your company’s reputation and showcase your dedication to the industry’s future.
3. Create a talent pipeline
School outreach allows you to identify and nurture young talent early, creating a direct pipeline of future apprentices and employees who are already familiar with your company and its values.
4. Address the skills shortage
Active participation in school engagement initiatives directly contributes to solving the industry’s skills shortage by motivating students to pursue careers in building engineering services.
5. Corporate social responsibility
Engaging schools aligns with corporate social responsibility goals, demonstrating your company’s commitment to giving back to the community and supporting local education, helping your company meet PQP requirements, win-win.
6. Invest in long-term success
By helping to educate and inspire future engineers today, you’re investing in the long-term success and sustainability of your company and the broader building engineering services industry.
More About The Training Programme
What will I learn?
Throughout the training, you'll dive deep into essential topics such as:
- Understanding the Education Landscape: gain insights into the National Curriculum, Key Stages, and Ofsted requirements
- Planning and Preparing Outreach: learn to craft compelling outreach plans and set clear objectives
- Safeguarding and Responsibility: understand the responsibilities and best practices for engaging with schools safely and effectively
- Building Partnerships with Education: master the art of pitching your initiatives and creating strong relationships with educators
- Effective Presentation Skills: enhance your ability to captivate and inform diverse audiences
- Calls to Action and Sustaining Engagement: learn how to inspire students and maintain ongoing engagement
Join the programme and learn from the experts, who have a proven track record in over 4,000 UK schools.
Delivery method
How will the training be delivered?
The SEED Programme will be delivered online.
What is the duration of the programme?
The training takes 12 weeks to complete.
Sessions will run on a weekly basis and last for approx. 90 mins.
When does the training programme start?
The start dates for each cohort are as follows:
- September 2024
- January 2025
- April 2025
- September 2025
How much does the training programme cost?
This is a fully funded training programme for BESA members.
The standard rate is £850pp.
Securing your fully funded training
To book your place, please complete our School Engagement and Engineering Discovery Programme registration form. A member of the team will then get back to you confirming your place.
Need more information?
If you would like to find out more about the School Engagement and Engineering Discovery Programme, please drop the Skills Advisory Service a message or give the team a call on 0800 917 8419.