1. The Benefits of Business Engagement HOOLEY ROOM

2. Jackie Vanderwalt The Benefits of Business Engagement Steve Little

3. PRESENATION RECIEVED

4. The Benefits of Business Engagement

5. For more information visit bitc.org.uk BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITYwww.bitc.org.uk We are a business-led charity focused on promoting responsible business practice. We have a membership of over 800 businesses and a further 10,700 engaged in our campaigns globally. Our companies help to transform communities by tackling key social and environmental issues and in doing so, transform themselves. Business in the Community- who we are…

6. We Ask Companies to work together to tackle key social and environmental issues Education & Young People Employment Enterprise & Culture Environmental Sustainability Marketplace Behaviour Workplace & Employees BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITYwww.bitc.org.uk

7. Quiz Question 1 What is the current UK employment rate? (percentage of people aged 16-64 who are in work) A: 62% B: 72% C: 82% Office for National Statistics December 2013 Statistical Bulletin BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITYwww.bitc.org.uk

8. Quiz Question 2 What percentage of unemployed people are aged 16-25? A:20% B:30% C:40% ACEVO Commission on Youth Unemployment, University of Bristol 2012 ACEVO = Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITYwww.bitc.org.uk

9. Quiz Question 3 Approximately how many young people were NEET in 2013? A:0.5 million B:1 million C:1.5 million DofE NEET statistics quarterly brief Feb 2013 BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITYwww.bitc.org.uk

10. Quiz Question 4 What percentage of children in the UK live in households where nobody works? A:7% B:17% C: 27% Office for National Statistics December 2013 Statistical Bulletin BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITYwww.bitc.org.uk

11. Quiz Question 5 When surveyed 61% of UK education providers believe new graduates are ready for work. How many UK employers believe the same? A:13% B:36% C:61% Mckinsey Education to Employment: Designing a System That Works 2012 BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITYwww.bitc.org.uk

12. Quiz Question 6 According to 2013 CBI survey of businesses what was the most important factor employers weigh up when recruiting school and college leavers? A:General aptitudes (skills for work) B: Attitude to work C: Literacy and numeracy D:Academic results Attitude (78%), general aptitudes (57%), literacy & numeracy (50%), Academic results (37%) This was also found to be the most important factor considered when recruiting graduates Confederation of British Industry (CBI)/Pearson – ‘Changing the Pace’ Education & Skills survey 2013 BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITYwww.bitc.org.uk

13. Quiz Question 7 In a report called ‘Best of British’ the UK Government has identified 10 growth sectors. How many can you name? BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITYwww.bitc.org.uk Advanced composites (lightweight, strong, durable and high-performance materials) Life sciences (medicines and medical technology) Creative IndustriesLow carbon automotive transport Defence and SecurityLow carbon energy Digital Communications & Digital Services Plastic electronics (circuits printed on a range of surfaces) Industrial Biotechnology (using biological resources for industrial purposes) Space

14. The Benefits of Business Engagement