NHS South Yorkshire calls on its members to support the Pride of Place See it Be it campaign, to inspire Sheffield’s young people to be tomorrow’s leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

The Sheffield Pride of Place (PoP) established by Business in the Community, is a business-led forum connecting the private, public and voluntary sectors in Sheffield, to create economic opportunity, address societal issues and deliver long- term transformative change in our communities.

The Pride of Place members; Business in the Community, Aviva, Henry Boot, Mott Macdonald, University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, Sheffield City Council, Voluntary Action Sheffield, NHS Integrated care partnership and SADACCA are asking us all to join them in helping to inspire the next generation in schools, colleges, and other educational settings across Sheffield.

We are involved in this campaign because it is proven that four or more encounters with employers can significantly improve the life outcomes for our young people. It strengthens the link between education and the world of work, and drives a more inclusive and productive Sheffield. In a tight labour market, engagement with young people provides us with an opportunity to recruit and develop local talent and grow our brand profile, whilst raising the attainment, aspiration, and work-readiness of our young people.

See it Be it in Sheffield is a Sheffield City Council campaign to increase employer engagement in schools and colleges by:

  • Providing targeted and focused support for 25 secondary schools in areas of deprivation and low social mobility, ensuring every young person in these schools has at least one meaningful encounter with an employer a year.
  • Creating an offer to primary schools to broaden horizons, raise aspirations and challenge future-limiting stereotypes, ensuring they keep an open mind about the world of work as they move through education.
  • Supporting the development of technical and vocational pathways for young people aged 16-18.
  • Extending support to young people who are Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEET), or at risk of becoming NEET.

To kick off this campaign, 25 secondary schools that are involved will host launches in their settings. These will be a great opportunity to meet students, staff and local businesses around the schools, to find out more about the campaign and what it means to them. 

Once the campaign is up and running, there will be a wide range of opportunities available across a variety of settings, so whether you or anyone within your organisation can spare half an hour or half a day. There is something, so all of us can get involved.

Opportunities in schools and colleges will include:

  • Mock Interviews
  • Careers Talks
  • Workplace Visits
  • Mentoring
  • Skills Workshops
  • Enterprise skills

With all of us to help, we can ensure that more young people in Sheffield can achieve their full potential, regardless of their background.

Please click here to access the Sheffield Pride of Place See it Be it campaign flyer.