Employers & Volunteers
This is a new era of workplace experiences – one that is fairer, more inclusive, and more useful for everyone. The next generation is standing at our door. It’s time we opened it.
There are several ways to support the hub
Best Next Steps - Modern Work Experience
Modern Wex
What is Modern Wex?
Modern work experience should guarantee every young person access to high-quality, multiple workplace experiences, totalling 10 days’ worth throughout secondary education.
Best Next Steps Employer Champions
Shape young futures. Support the Best Next Steps Modern Wex programme – careers education and real employer connections for every young person.
Pledging your support is completely free, and you will gain access to following support and resources
Dedicated Skills & Wex team member support
Employer Standards toolkit
Regular newsletters and updates
Access to CPD sessions with the hub and CEC
Your company logo profiled on our members supporting webpage
Digital badge for you share you are supporting WLCH
There are several ways to support the hub.
Your specialised industry knowledge and experience can vividly illustrate the world of work, influencing young people’s career choices and benefiting your organisation.
Give an Hour
Give An Hour is a great way to make a difference as an individual or as team. Volunteer in schools or colleges to deliver careers activities.
Enterprise Advisors
Partner with a school, special school, or college and use your skills, experience, and network to develop world class careers provision – helping every young person find their best next step.
Cornerstone Employer Group
Become a Cornerstone Employer, be part of a flagship group of employers that shape and influence the direction of the Hub and transform the lives of local young people in the area.
Employer Standards - Shaping your future workforce
Employer Standards provide a clear framework to businesses of all shapes and sizes to maximise the impact of employer engagement with young people, ensuring mutual value and long- term business success.
Our current cornerstone employers
Best next steps employers who have pledged their support
