In our rapidly changing world the role employers play in preparing young people for work becomes increasingly important. With youth unemployment in Britain now standing at 21.3% amongst 16-24 year olds, it has never been more important to ensure that every young person has the skills, attitudes and understanding to make the best of the opportunities open to them.

Appropriate and purposeful employer engagement in education supports the development of students' employability skills, and can reduce the number of young people suffering long periods of unemployment. It helps young people make the connection between what they are learning and what they need to know, thus making the transition from education to the world of work much easier, which ultimately has a positive effect on all of us.

MEBP can inform and prepare you to ensure that the support you offer is right for you.