Impact
Delivering Real Impact for Young People
Bristol Works connects employers, schools, and young people across the city to deliver meaningful experiences of work for students aged 11–16.
Through employer engagement, workplace experiences, and structured partnerships with secondary schools, the programme helps students broaden their horizons, build confidence, and understand the opportunities available to them in the world of work.
Programme Overview
Bristol Works is a city-wide initiative connecting employers with secondary schools to support careers education and help young people develop a clearer understanding of future pathways.
The programme focuses on students aged 11–16, working with schools to deliver meaningful employer encounters, workplace visits, and work experience opportunities that bring careers learning to life.
By building partnerships between education and industry, Bristol Works helps young people:
- Explore a wider range of careers and industries
- Develop confidence and workplace awareness
- Understand the skills and pathways required for different professions
Key Impact Metrics
Bristol Works works with employers and schools across Bristol to deliver large-scale engagement activities that support thousands of young people each year.
EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT
EMPLOYER PLEDGES
NEW EMPLOYERS
SECTORS
School Engagement
Results from employer encounters
Activities Delivered
LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER
Through sustained partnerships with employers and schools, the programme helps create meaningful experiences that raise aspirations and support positive outcomes for young people across the city.
Impact for Schools
Bristol Works supports secondary schools by providing structured employer engagement that enriches careers education and helps students develop real-world awareness.
Through partnerships with employers, schools can provide students with meaningful opportunities to interact with professionals and explore future career pathways.
Benefits for schools
All activities are delivered in partnership with schools, ensuring safeguarding expectations are met and students are supported throughout each engagement.
Governance
Bristol Works operates as part of Bristol’s wider strategy to support young people in making successful transitions from education into employment and training.
The programme operates under the wider framework of Bristol City Council, working closely with schools, employers, and education partners across the city.
Activities delivered through Bristol Works support national careers education frameworks and align with key guidance for careers provision in schools, including:
Ongoing Engagement
Bristol Works is an active programme delivering employer engagement activities throughout the academic year. Regular events, employer visits, and school activities take place across Bristol, helping students build connections with the world of work and explore potential career pathways.
You can follow the latest programme activity through Bristol Works’ LinkedIn page, where we share highlights from employer partnerships, school events, and student experiences.
Help Young People Across Bristol
Bristol Works continues to grow through the support of employers and schools working together to support young people across the city.
If you are an employer looking to inspire the next generation or a school seeking meaningful employer engagement opportunities, Bristol Works can help connect you with the right partners.