Their key support agencies and host organisations varied (some LEA based, some in Careers Services, some in TECs and some independent) and their core activities varied to reflect local needs and circumstances - but they did share a number of common goals
Put very simply these included
Preparing young people for the world of work in particular and adult life in general Raising teacher awareness of the world of work and the work-related curricular to contribute to the raising of standard achievement via work-related contents to support the business community in its need to create a world class competitive workforce for the future to promote the benefit of lifelong learning
In 1995 a number of EBP managers from across the country met and agreed to establish an organisation that would provide local EBPs with a national voice of their own - an organisation that might provide collective support and leadership and an organisation committed to ensuring education business activity of a high quality nationwide.
Support across the country grew quickly and in 1998 it was decided to consolidate this growth by establishing the National EBP Network as a company limited by guarantee and by successfully seeking status as a registered charity.
Registered Company Number : 3564861 Charity Number : 1669947
The core purpose and aims of the NEBPN are as follows:
PURPOSE
The objects of the Network are:
to advance the education of pupils and students, at local schools and colleges in particular, by promoting the efficiency of education and business partnerships in England and Wales and Northern Ireland so as to improve the educational preparation and training of young people to prepare for proper employment.
Education Business Partnership" means a partnership between educational and business organisations aimed at developing and promoting sustained links for the benefit of students, local schools and colleges.
