Opportunities for Businesses
There are numerous benefits to businesses being well-integrated into the society in which they operate: insightful knowledge on customer wants and needs; the pick of local talent; and being a respectful and respected organisation, to name just a few.
Solutions for the planet
We are now living in a fragmented society where private business and public services, such as schools, have little integration. Our award-winning Big Ideas Programme aims to address this by bringing together the expertise of local business with the innovation and optimism of today’s young generations. We believe in the power of collaboration and the mutual benefits it brings. Read on to find out how the Big Ideas Programme can help you.
Over the last ten years our partners have highlighted a range of tangible advantages to being part of the programme
Of business volunteer mentors surveyed in 2020:
%
believe the programme builds their organisation’s reputation in the local community
%
felt mentoring has helped them in their personal life
%
say they've developed new communication skills
Mentor Case Studies
Tracey Foster
Name: Tracey Foster Company: Tarmac Division: Blocks Team Job title/role: Sales Fulfilment Advisor “I’ve already signed up for another year!” I got involved in the Big Ideas Programme because I liked concept of helping young people develop new skills while at the same...
Steve Bailey
Name: Steve Bailey Company: Tarmac Division: Marine Job title/role: Wharf manager “It’s a great way of giving something back to the local community” Having two kids myself I was hoping that, by taking part in the Big Ideas Programme, I could bridge the gap...
Robert Thomas
Name: Robert Thomas Company: Tarmac Division: Materials Yorkshire Job title/role: General Management Graduate “I would encourage anyone with the time to get involved!” I got involved with Solutions for the Planet because of their drive to make topics surrounding STEM...
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