Placing learning in a context of employment, innovation and discovery, and enterprise and business is what work-related learning is all about - in turn it helps to inspire and motivate young people.

Vital to our work is the commitment of employers to work in schools and colleges, and this year saw more than 8,000 employers offering their time and expertise to support young people. As an employer, your support offers high hopes and aspirations to our future workforce. See how you could benefit as an employer... click the connect button!

Last year NYBEP delivered 6,230 block work experience placements, 13,040 STEM-related interventions and 55,200 enterprise-related opportunities for students. 820 teachers took part in workforce development opportunities. Far more learners benefitted indirectly from projects co-ordinated by NYBEP.

NYBEP successfully placed 111 young people from across the sub-region in extended work experience placements, with enhanced support. In the summer term an extension of the programme allowed for 28 focused activities and interventions, in and out of school, benefiting 815 more students at risk of disaffection.

Last year NYBEP delivered workforce development opportunities for 820 teachers. For learners we delivered 6,230 block work experience placements, 13,040 STEM-related interventions and 55,200 enterprise-related opportunities. Far more learners benefitted indirectly from projects co-ordinated by NYBEP.

NYBEP supports 20 schools in the City of York and North Yorkshire to deliver their mentoring programmes. Volunteer mentors are recruited from businesses, the community, colleges and universities to support students in schools. Feedback from schools shows that students' social skills, self confidence and self awareness change in a positive way.