One off - Saint Georges Catholic College, Year 9, Business Speed Networking – 8.30am -1.20pm 20th January 2026

EBP South are looking for business volunteers to help at a range of events in schools, including interview ready sessions, employer interviews, and speed networking. This is a great way to share your skills with young people and help bridge the skills gap by educating and inspiring people about your industry. We provide an on the day briefing, support, and event day materials. 

There are also many additional benefits including:

The chance to give back to your local community.

The opportunity to spread awareness about your business and industry.

Increasing your self confidence.

CPD opportunities to help you develop your skills including communication, presentation & leadership skills.

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Business Speed Networking

Employer Interviews "Today has provided me with the opportunity to engage with the next generation and raise awareness of the diversity of scientific professions in the NHS.” Samantha Wright, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust "At Sovereign we are a great believer in introducing knowledge at an early age for a strong foundation to build on and what better way to use the Business Speed Networking." Chris Bairstow - Electrical Manager, Sovereign Housing Association This session is designed to help inspire students about the range of career options and pathways open to them after finishing school. Students are often not aware of the range of options and can get limited information from sources close to them for example parents or teachers. By taking part in the Business Speed Networking sessions we hope to raise their aspirations and show them the broad range of career opportunities locally and nationally. 

Students ask Business Volunteers questions about their job, company and industry. The students rotate around the room to a different employer every 15 minutes. We encourage volunteers to bring small props or banners to help the students learn about their business.

Duration: 8:30am - 1:20pm

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Skills

- In employment, and happy to talk about your job and its industry. 

- Happy to travel to Saint George Catholic College

- Can volunteer between the times of 8.30am-1.20pm. on 20th January 2026