Partnerships
BEST works with all mainstream and special secondary schools in Manchester, Rochdale, Stockport and Trafford, a large number of primary schools, F.E. Colleges, H.E., and training providers to provide a wide range of education business link initiatives. We also work collaboratively with many other organisations including Business in the Community, Connexions, the Enterprise Advisor Service and voluntary sector organisations.
The company has links with 4,000 businesses, from small and medium sized companies, to large regional and national organisations.
Our staff are involved locally and regionally in strategic groups that aim to improve the aspirations and attainment of young people, thus helping to create a skilled and adaptable workforce.
We have representatives on the following groups:
- Manchester 14-19 Steering Group
- Manchester 14-19 District Groups
- Manchester 14-19 Aimhigher
- Manchester 14-19 Entitlement Group
- Manchester 14-19 Awards Group
- Stockport 14-19 Steering Group
- Trafford 14-19 Curriculum Group
- Trafford 14-19 Steering Group
- Trafford 14-19 Strategy Group
- Trafford Aimhigher Group
- Increased Flexibility Partnerships in Manchester, Salford and Trafford
- Manchester Connexions Management Group
- North West PDP Network
- North West Work Experience Group
- North Manchester EiC EAZ
- Wythenshawe Post-16 Group
- Rochdale 14-19 Steering Group
- Rochdale 14-19 Aimhigher
- Museum Links North West
- East Manchester Enterprise Pathfinder
- North West Regional Mentoring Network
- Mentoring & Befriending Foundation