Industry Champions
The Industry Champion Role
The East Sussex Industry Champion network boasts over 200 local employers who volunteer to assist schools, special schools and colleges with careers events and activities.
Industry Champions participate in a diverse range of career activities such as careers fairs, mock interviews, assembly talks, alumni events, work experience placements, and skills workshops.
The role suits those who enjoy engaging with pupils, sharing their experiences, and promoting their company while showcasing the career pathways they offer to the future workforce.
Many Industry Champions also take part in the Open Doors programme which contributes to their role as a volunteer. You can find out more about Open Doors and how it works here.
Benefits
Becoming an Industry Champion benefits local employers and businesses in many ways:
- Playing your part in supporting and shaping young people's careers and plans
- Raising your own brand awareness and profile in the local community
- Establishing potential links to support your own talent pipelines and future workforce
- Gaining and sharing ideas with young people in East Sussex
- Showing your commitment to social value in your local community
- Careers Professional Development for you and/or your staff
- Supporting the local business and education community
Being an Industry Champion is voluntary and there is no obligation to take part in any number of careers events each year. Each month, Industry Champions receive a calendar of upcoming careers events they can volunteer at based on information and requests provided by schools and colleges in East Sussex.
The Employment and Skills team ran an event this Summer to celebrate the achievements of our Industry Champions and other employer partners. You could receive your own certificate which you can display in your workplace if you support a number of events or activities over an academic year.
How to become an Industry Champion
If you would be interested in becoming an Industry Champion or have any questions, please contact the Careers Hub at Careers.Hub@eastsussex.gov.uk