Purposeful Partnerships

Driven by shifting global markets, advances in AI, and evolving employer expectations, the world of work is transforming faster than at any point in recent decades. Young people deserve support to navigate this change, and employers need meaningful ways to engage the next generation.

At IgnitED, we create that bridge.

We work with schools, colleges, and employer partners to unlock opportunities, foster ambition, and deliver high-quality modern work experience and mentoring to help young people thrive in their future careers. Our commitment to widening access ensures that talent, not circumstance, determines opportunity.

Whether you’re a school seeking opportunities for your pupils, or a business looking to support your community impact and future workforce, IgnitED’s free to access and purpose-driven partnership routes deliver measurable value for all.

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Rolls-Royce Technology And Logistics Centre

⭐ For Schools

Empowering schools to high-quality modern work experience, careers mentoring, and access for all pupils.

1. Programme Member

Ideal for schools wanting to increase access to high-impact opportunities.

Benefits include:

  • Access for your pupils to subsidised places on IgnitED programmes

  • Access for your school to assign bursary-funded places for pupils facing financial barriers

 

2. Programme Partner

A DfE-aligned modern work experience solution for schools wanting strong integration with programmes and pathways.

Benefits includes:

  • Everything in the Programme Member, plus:

  • Ability to reserve blocks of places on IgnitED Programmes

  • Bespoke IgnitED Modern Work Experience Days, hybrid weeks or employer projects

  • Progress and impact reporting for cohort groups

If you’re a school committed to supporting the successful post-education transition, or seeking innovative modern work experience solutions, contact IgnitED today to enquire about partnership opportunities.

⭐ For Businesses

Deliver social impact. Build your talent pipeline. Showcase your work.

Impact Partner

Support and inspire future talent while showcasing your commitment to social value.

Opportunities include:

  • Feature in the delivery of an industry workshop or masterclass

  • Host a cohort visit of aspirational participants exploring pathways into your industry

  • Sponsor funded bursary places for high-achieving young people from disadvantaged backgrounds

  • Become a headline sponsor for a specific industry programme

Benefits include:

  • Feature in regular newsletters to local schools, reaching thousands of households

  • Recognition across IgnitED communications (LinkedIn, social media, IgnitED website, Parent and Participants’ programme guide)

  • Access to IgnitED’s impact summary data to support your ESG and CSR reporting

Perfect for: Organisations wanting visible, local social impact.

Join IgnitED as an Impact Partner and help shape the future workforce. Contact us today to explore partnership opportunities.

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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust

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