Destination Chesterfield

There are many reasons for a school to get involved in Made in Chesterfield.  We want to inspire and educate young people about the opportunities for employment in Chesterfield. We also want to inform teachers about the wide range of careers available in the local economy.

We offer visits for both primary and secondary schools and believe we can support schools in achieving the Gatsby Benchmarks.

Taking part in Made in Chesterfield will:

1.Give your students and teachers an experience that provides career advice and guidance, informing students of possible careers within local companies.

2. Prepare young people for the workplace and improve employability skills.

3. Raise awareness of careers in Engineering, Manufacturing, Property and Construction and other STEM-related areas.

4. Promote the study of STEM subjects.

5. Made in Chesterfield events can be used and be specifically organised to support your curriculum and help meet The Gatsby Benchmarks:

• • A stable careers programme – Made in Chesterfield runs over four weeks and can support a school’s careers programme.
  • Learning from labour market information – We run visits to businesses for students and accompanying teachers/careers advisers which can give them important insights into the labour market in Chesterfield. We also have a useful resources section which links to useful labour market information.
  • Addressing the needs of each pupil – We offer a range of visits to various businesses that can be part of the school’s tailored advice and support to that pupil.
  • Linking curriculum learning to careers – Made in Chesterfield is linked to businesses that offer careers that are relative to STEM subjects. Employers may be able to offer subject-specific activities to support the schools.
  • Encounters with employers and employees – Made in Chesterfield allows young people to experience workplaces first-hand with hands-on activities and tours, they will meet employees from the organisation and be able to talk about careers in the sector.  As Made in Chesterfield is a rolling programme of activity, taking place annually, it can be accessed throughout a young person’s educational journey offering multiple interactions with local businesses.
  • Experience of Workplaces – Made in Chesterfield has delivered workplace experience since 2014. Over 3,500 young people have taken part in visits so far and the new rolling programme of activity will make this far more accessible and flexible for schools.
  • Encounters with Further and Higher Education – Chesterfield College are the headline sponsor of Made in Chesterfield. Both Chesterfield College and The University of Derby are board members of Destination Chesterfield and we can facilitate relationships with them both.
  • Personal Guidance- Teachers/careers advisors accompanying students on visits can ensure their industry knowledge and understanding of the requirements are up to date.  This will assist in providing high-quality personal guidance to young people.

To arrange a visit  contact Direct Education Business Partnership on 01246 212535 or email: madeinchesterfieldvisits@debp.org