The Cheshire and Warrington Future Ready Work Experience Programme
Shaping Careers in Cheshire & Warrington
Give Young People the Skills for Success
The Cheshire and Warrington Future Ready Work Experience Programme is a trailblazing three-year work experience programme designed to connect students with local employers and SMEs. By combining mentorship, workshops, and workplace visits, it equips young people with the skills, confidence, and insights needed for a successful career in Cheshire and Warrington.
Can you help shape Cheshire and Warrington’s future talent?
Join local employers such as Bentley Motors, AstraZeneca, Bank of America, United Utilities, Driveworks, Vinci Developments and more, in making a real difference for young people across our region. By offering work experience placements through the Future Ready Work Experience Programme, you’ll inspire the next generation, build stronger links with local schools and colleges, and grow your own future workforce. These partnerships give students hands-on exposure to a wide range of industries, from engineering and finance to design and regeneration.
Who Can Participate
- Open to 400+ students from at least 25 schools across the region.
- Students receive guidance from Year 8 through Year 10.
- Focus on those who may struggle to access work experience, including students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
What Students Will Experience
- Inspirational workshops and career talks
- Guided workplace visits
- Real-world skill-building opportunities
- Launch events at Alderley Park, Birchwood, and Chester Zoo to explore careers and meet industry professionals
Strategic Impact
The programme aligns with:
- The Government’s Work Experience Guarantee, providing meaningful work experience to secondary students
- The Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Strategy (SIES), which aims to boost economic growth, sustainability, and inclusivity in Cheshire and Warrington
- Efforts to prevent young people becoming NEET and build a workforce ready for the future
Hear From Our Partners
“The Future Ready programme is a great way for students to learn about diverse roles at Bentley and practise key skills we value in Early Careers trainees.” – Bentley Motors
“We are delighted to join Future Ready and inspire local young people about career opportunities in regeneration and urban development.” – Vinci Developments UK
“Trailblazing programmes like this ensure no young person gets left behind while securing our region’s prosperity for the next generation.” – Councillor Karen Shore, Cheshire West and Chester Council
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