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Get Involved

Get involved in shaping the workforce of the future 

With students at the heart of our business, Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College seeks to provide the best possible education, training and personal support to enable students to achieve and progress in their chosen vocation. 

In order to develop a relevant curriculum and prepare students for the workforce, it’s crucial that we build a strong relationship with local employers. We want to partner with you to support our forward planning and develop opportunities for careers-related learning for students. 

How you can help

If you have experience in business and a passion for supporting young people, we would love for you to consider volunteering your time in the following ways:   
 

  • Employer Forum:  If you are interested in learning more about the College and contributing to learning and training needs locally, please join college staff and local Mountain Perspective representatives at our meetings scheduled three times a year.  
     
  • Enterprise adviser* role:  10 hours a year working with the Careers team to advise and support the strategic development of careers related learning.  
     
  • Curriculum development:  working with curriculum leads to explore opportunities for employer related learning and curriculum development. 
     
  • Careers activities: Student Services team activities such as careers fairs, apprenticeship workshops, preparation for employment including recruitment and selection advice and mock interview practice.  

Meet one of our enterprise advisors

We are delighted to be working with Jon Jonson, director of the Hereford-based business consultancy Mountain Perspective, as an enterprise adviser.  Jon is an alumni of HLNSC with a broad experience working in education and advising a variety of businesses in Herefordshire and beyond. 

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For further information on how you can get involved in sharing your business experience and supporting young people, please contact Nicky Stallwood, Student Progression Adviser.

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