We aim to tailor-make each programme to the needs of your school. Once those needs are discussed and agreed, our Programme Managers will make all external arrangements for the programme, and will detail the 'internal' school arrangements which will be necessary. Our objective is to make the process as painless for teachers as possible!

Programmes consist of a series of interactive sessions, lead by a volunteer business leader. These range from representatives of large multi-national companies, to local entrepreneurs, involved in running their own businesses. Each session lasts for around 60-80 minutes, during which time students consider key business and life skills.

Whilst there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ programme, below are programme schedules designed around the specific requirements of a High School (Example A) and 6th Form College (Example B) The leaders shown are those who participated in these specific programmes and are by way of example only. Seminar leaders are volunteers, and are ‘subject to availability.’

Some schools/colleges prefer to adhere to the ‘normal’ school timetable, which can be less disruptive. Others enjoy adding to the ‘special’ nature of the day, by taking the participants off timetable. Please feel free to discuss any ideas and preferences with our Programme Managers.

Example A – A ‘Key Skills’ programme for up to 120 pupils, normally from Years 9 or 10.

	Group 1	Group 2	Group 3	Group 4
9.10-9.45	Introduction
9.50-11.10	Peter Wolf BDL Training Design & Innovation	Andrew McGrath Pricewaterhouse Coopers Working with others	Jason Gouk IBM Working with others	Charlotte Bibby Coca- Cola Marketing
11.10-11.25	Break
11.25-12.25	Charlotte Bibby Coca- Cola Marketing	Peter Wolf BDL Training Sharing Information	Andrew McGrath Pricewaterhouse Coopers Sharing Information	Jason Gouk IBM Sharing Information
12.25-1.25	Lunch
1.25-2.55	Jason Gouk IBM Working with others	Charlotte Bibby Coca- Cola Marketing	Peter Wolf BDL Training Design & Innovation	Andrew McGrath Pricewaterhouse Coopers Working with others
3.00-3.20	Summary & Conclusion	Summary & Conclusion	Summary & Conclusion	Summary & Conclusion

Example B – This programme was designed around a Sixth Form College cohort of 180, who required a programme including 5 seminars and a final larger group activity. The programme was delivered over 2 days.

Day 1

Time	Group 1	Group 2	Group 3	Group 4	Group 5	Group 6
9:00-9:20	Introduction
9:30-10:50	Heather Spencer Design & Development	Alex Lund Coca- Cola Marketing & Sales	Pat Ray Bradford & Bingley Finance	Anne Taylor Heather Spencer Design & Development	Aidan Minogue Circle Leasing Finance	Joanna Mawdsley Businesslodge Marketing & Sales
10:50-11:20	Break
11:20-12:40	Pat Ray Bradford & Bingley Finance	Heather Spencer Design & Development	Alex Lund Coca- Cola Marketing & Sales	Joanna Mawdsley Businesslodge Marketing & Sales	Anne Taylor Heather Spencer Design & Development	Aidan Minogue Circle Leasing Finance
12:40-1:40	Lunch
1:40-3:00	Alex Lund Coca- Cola Marketing & Sales	Pat Ray Bradford & Bingley Finance	Heather Spencer Design & Development	Aidan Minogue Circle Leasing Finance	Joanna Mawdsley Businesslodge Marketing & Sales	Anne Taylor Heather Spencer Design & Development

Day 2

Time	Group 1	Group 2	Group 3	Group 4	Group 5	Group 6
9:30-10:50	Jane Barber IBM HR/Personnel	Elissa Baker Professional Toastmaster Presentations	Phil Smith Blank Screen Ltd Teamwork & Problem-solving	Paul Eardley Pricewaterhouse Cooper Teamwork & Problem solving	Simon Hipps Primary Supply Teachers Business start-up	Carole Cole Ultimate Eyewear Management
10:50-11:20	Break
11:20-12:40	Phil Smith Blank Screen Ltd Teamwork & Problem-solving	Jane Barber IBM HR/Personnel	Elissa Baker Professional Toastmaster Presentations	Carole Cole Ultimate Eyewear Management	Paul Eardley Pricewaterhouse Cooper Teamwork & Problem solving	Simon Hipps Primary Supply Teachers Business start-up
12:40-1:40	Lunch
1:40-3:15	Business Game			Business Game
3:15-3:30	Summary & Close			Summary & Close