School Summit Connect · 2026/27 Partner Intake

Secure Your Organisation's Place In School Summit Connect 2026/27

Connect gives employers, universities and public-sector organisations a year-round presence where students can discover opportunities, explore pathways and engage with organisations shaping their future.

Engage students, teachers and schools across Northern Ireland through School Summit Connect.

2026/27 Partner Intake — Strategic & Flagship applications under review
SECURE YOUR PLACE

No obligation. We'll confirm availability and guide you through onboarding.

Trusted by
Employers, universities and public-sector organisations across Northern Ireland.
Part of the wider School Summit network
Expanding across Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the UK.
2026/27 Early Commitment Benefit

Three-Year Rate Protection

Secure your place before 25 June 2026 and lock in your 2026/27 School Summit Connect rate for the next three years.

As School Summit continues to expand across Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the wider UK, future pricing may increase.

Organisations securing their place before 25 June 2026 will retain their agreed rate throughout their initial three-year term.

Applies to Entry, Strategic and Flagship organisations
Why Organisations Join Connect

A year-round connection to the next generation of talent

Reach Future Talent

Maintain visibility with students, teachers and schools throughout the academic year.

Showcase Opportunities

Promote careers, apprenticeships, placements, pathways and programmes.

Build Long-Term Engagement

Develop meaningful relationships with future talent before key career decisions are made.

2026/27 Partner Intake

Choose Your Level Of Engagement

Every partnership level provides year-round visibility, engagement and connection with students, teachers and schools. The difference is the scale of reach, prominence and support.

Entry

£20kper year

For organisations looking to establish a consistent and credible presence with students, teachers and schools across Northern Ireland.

Includes:
  • Organisation Hub
  • Opportunities
  • Resources
  • Career Pathways
  • Analytics
  • Annual Review
MOST POPULAR

Strategic

£40kper year
Three-Year Rate Protection Available Until 25 June 2026

For organisations seeking to build a visible, long-term talent engagement strategy and strengthen awareness of opportunities, pathways and careers.

Everything in Entry plus:
  • Priority visibility throughout Connect
  • Featured opportunities and campaigns
  • Quarterly engagement reviews
  • Enhanced content support
  • Increased reach across schools and educators
  • Priority onboarding
LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Flagship

from £60kper year
Priority Flagship Consideration Available Until 25 June 2026

For organisations that want to be recognised as sector leaders, shape future talent engagement and build a flagship presence across the School Summit network.

Everything in Strategic plus:
  • Flagship positioning
  • Sector leadership presence
  • Premium visibility opportunities
  • Executive partnership reviews
  • Strategic planning support

School Summit Connect is designed for employers, universities and public-sector organisations seeking year-round engagement with students, teachers and schools across Northern Ireland.

What Happens Next

A simple, considered path to launch

Simple. No commitment until formal agreement stage.

  1. 01
    Secure Your Place

    Submit your details and preferred level.

  2. 02
    We Confirm Availability

    Rachel reviews your application and confirms availability directly.

  3. 03
    Onboarding

    We guide you through setup, content and launch planning.

  4. 04
    Your Connect Hub Goes Live

    Your year-round presence is published across the network.

Organisations Engaging Through School Summit

In the words of partners and educators

2026/27 Partner Intake

Strategic and Flagship Applications Now Open

Applications are currently being reviewed for the 2026/27 School Summit Connect intake.

Availability will be confirmed directly with your organisation once your application is received.

If your organisation would like to be considered:

rachel@bellmedia.ie

Secure Your Place Before 25 June 2026

Organisations securing their place before 25 June 2026 will lock in their agreed School Summit Connect rate for three years and receive priority onboarding for the 2026/27 intake.

Most organisations begin with Strategic.

Three-year rate protection available until 25 June 2026.

rachel@bellmedia.ie