What we do

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BEST works in partnership with primary and secondary schools in Manchester, Rochdale, Stockport and Trafford, along with many local and national companies, to deliver a wide range of Work Based and Work Related Learning Activities, including:

  • M Power Plus (also includes secondary schools in Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Salford, Tameside and Wigan)
  • Work Experience
  • Extended Work Experience
  • Aimhigher Conferences
  • Aspirational Mentoring
  • Award for Excellence
  • Careers Fairs
  • Challenging Stereotypes and Widening Horizons
  • Employer Presentations and Industry Visits
  • Enterprise Challenges
  • Industry Taster Days
  • Literacy Mentoring
  • Number Partners
  • Practice Interviews
  • Professional Development Placements for Teachers (PDP)