Information for Employers

At the Laurel Academy, we are busy growing your employees of the future.  We need your help to raise their career aspirations, develop their employability skills and learn more about the exciting industries in Doncaster and South Yorkshire.

If you would be interested in contributing to our careers programme, please email Mr Daniel Whaley, Careers Lead at the Laurel Academy at whaleyd2@laurelacademy.org.uk

Inspiring Young Minds

Being part of our business support network will provide you moments of great satisfaction, but striving to make a difference can also be an exciting challenge! Having employers like you helping to inspire young minds and transform attitudes through a range of activities and opportunities is the foundation of our careers programme.

The Laurel Academy has the benefit of a key business volunteer in Mexborough, Adam Lee (Constant Security) who works with us on a strategic level, encouraging the development of our careers programme and connecting us to the business community across the local area. This role is recognised nationally as an Enterprise Adviser and they are part of the Careers & Enterprise Adviser Network, driving the connection between careers education and the business sector in the local Area.


Ways to Support the Laurel Academy

  • Get involved in extra curricular clubs and activities.
  • Give an inspiring talk based on your industry or job role.
  • Run a hands-on workshop with activities relating to your area of expertise.
  • Be part of our discussions about pathways after school, e.g. Apprenticeships, traineeships
  • Help champion specific issues and challenge barriers in the workplace around gender stereotyping and disability
  • Help bring a subject lesson to life by linking it to your industry
  • Offer a Work Experience placement for students at your business premises
  • Become an ambassador supporting employment routes for young people with Special Educational Needs and disabilities and offer a work experience placement that is co-supported by the school


What to Expect

By getting involved, you will not only be supporting future workforce development and helping to broaden the minds of the young people, but you will also be developing new skills for your staff, forging community links and building a positive profile for your company.

We will support you throughout your visit to us to ensure we maximise the use of your valuable time.  Our Careers Leader is Mr Daniel Whaley whaleyd2@laurelacademy.org.uk and will be your main point of contact for all enquiries.

Thank you for taking the time to read the above information and we welcome any inquiries into working with the Laurel Academy.