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Connecting schools, young people and businesses through real workplaces and opportunities.

The world of work is changing - but many young people still don’t get the chance to see what’s possible.

Joining the Dots brings schools, young people and businesses together through real-world experience - opening doors, building confidence and creating better connections for everyone involved.

 

Who this is for:

 

  • Schools looking for practical, supported ways to strengthen careers education.

  • Businesses who want to inspire young people and shape the future workforce.

  • Parents, carers and supporters who care about confidence, opportunity and inclusion.

     
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What’s inside the brochure

1.The challenge we’re solving

 

Why so many young people are being asked to make big decisions without real insight into jobs, workplaces or career paths - and why businesses are struggling to connect with future talent.

2. Why the gap is growing

 

How changes in the world of work, technology, AI and new ways of working have made traditional careers education harder - especially for schools with limited time and resources.

3. How Joining the Dots works

 

A simple, supported digital platform that connects schools, young people and businesses in a way that works in the real world.

4. Who it’s for

 

Clear breakdowns for schools, young people and businesses - and what each group gains from being involved. 

 

 

5. What young people experience

 

How students explore real industries and roles, build confidence, understand their strengths and make better-informed choices - without pressure to decide everything now.

 

6. How schools are supported

 

Structured, safeguarded employer encounters that strengthen careers programmes without adding unnecessary admin or pressure on staff.

 

 

7. How businesses get involved

 

A flexible, realistic way for organisations to share what they do, inspire young people, build awareness and connect with future talent.

 

8. Our ethos and approach
 

Why businesses’ involvement helps keep access free for schools and young people - and how this model supports long-term opportunity and community impact.

 

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Download the Joining the Dots brochure and find out how you can be part of this growing movement.

 

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This project is part-funded by East Midlands Combined County Authority and the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The grant scheme was administered by High Peak Borough Council.