Opportunity for an exciting cross-curricular activity involving different disciplines working together on a common project.
High-profile focal point for the careers programme, the impact of which is favourably commented on by school inspectors.
More knowledge about each school or college is gained by local businesses, leading to more contact for other project work.
Properly organised forum for students to meet the obligations of work-related learning and the practice of enterprise skills.
A forum, if desired, within which key skills might be practised and assessed.
An opportunity to practise key skills such as teamwork, communication and presentation in an exciting way.
Local and national contact with companies that may offer future careers or work experience.
A valuable experience that can be included on UCAS forms and records of achievement and so discussed at interviews.