School Summit Connect
The platform, explained

A year-round talent pipeline. Not an event website.

The Employer & University Hub is a strategic engagement environment connecting students, schools, employers, universities and public-sector organisations — every day of the school year.

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What it is

More than a careers website

Workforce development

Structured pathway discovery, school engagement and pipeline conversion.

Employer branding

Premium, content-led visibility inside the schools network year-round.

Social value

Community impact storytelling with auditable engagement reporting.

Who it's for

Five audiences. One environment.

Students

Discover pathways, watch real stories, download study resources, take the quiz and apply to live opportunities.

Schools & Educators

Curated lesson plans, careers content, event registrations and engagement reporting for guidance counsellors and careers leads.

Employers

Year-round visibility, structured talent pipeline, branded content and measurable engagement — beyond a single careers fair.

Universities

Promote courses, showcase student outcomes, connect with feeder schools and build awareness from year 10 onwards.

Public-Sector & Government

Workforce planning, social value reporting, community impact storytelling and a national engagement footprint.

How it works

Three journeys, one platform

Every audience has a clear flow from first touch to outcome — designed for measurable conversion, not browsing.

How students use the platform

Student journey

7 steps
  1. Step 01
    Discover Employers
  2. Step 02
    Explore Career Pathways
  3. Step 03
    Watch Videos
  4. Step 04
    Download Resources
  5. Step 05
    Complete Career Quiz
  6. Step 06
    Attend Events
  7. Step 07
    Apply for Opportunities
How employers use the platform

Employer journey

7 steps
  1. Step 01
    Create Profile
  2. Step 02
    Publish Content
  3. Step 03
    Showcase Opportunities
  4. Step 04
    Engage Students
  5. Step 05
    Track Engagement
  6. Step 06
    Build Talent Pipeline
  7. Step 07
    Convert to Hires
How universities use the platform

University journey

7 steps
  1. Step 01
    Promote Courses
  2. Step 02
    Engage Students
  3. Step 03
    Showcase Pathways
  4. Step 04
    Build Awareness
  5. Step 05
    Generate Interest
  6. Step 06
    Open Day Sign-ups
  7. Step 07
    Application Pipeline
Outcomes

What organisations get

Engagement

Year-round, measurable interaction with future talent — not a one-day event.

Brand visibility

Premium employer brand presence inside the schools network.

Social value

Demonstrable community impact, reporting and storytelling.

Talent pipeline

Captured interest, saved pathways and qualified opportunity applications.

Trusted partners

Organisations we work with

Public sector, education, defence, industry and community partners across the UK and Ireland.

Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Health and Social Care NI
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service
Northern Ireland Prison Service
NI Civil Service
Education Authority
Libraries NI
Translink
NIE Networks
Department of Education NI
Department for the Economy NI
Tourism NI
Newry, Mourne & Down District Council
British Army
Royal Navy
Royal Air Force
Defence Forces (Ireland)
Navantia UK
Thales Group
Thompson Aero Seating
Brett Martin
Agnew Group
Moy Park
Emerald Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eir Business
Lidl
Musgrave Group
ABP
HSE
Coillte
ESB Networks
Fujitsu
Volkswagen Group
Dalata Hotel Group
Society of the Irish Motor Industry
CITB
Deloitte
KPMG
PwC
Ulster University
Queen's University Belfast
BIMM Institute
Belfast Met
Liverpool Hope University
Portobello Institute
OCN NI
Construction Futures NI
Dublin City University
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Atlantic Technological University
Griffith College
University of Aberdeen
University of Dundee
University of Stirling
Glasgow Caledonian University
SRUC
Bangor University
Cardiff Metropolitan University
University of South Wales
Wrexham University
University of Cumbria
University of Bradford
University of Chester
Teesside University
University of Central Lancashire
Leeds Trinity University
Harper Adams University
University of Winchester
University of Bedfordshire
Buckinghamshire New University
Kingston University
Hartpury University
University of the Arts London
Ravensbourne University London
Arts University Bournemouth
St Mary's University Twickenham
The University of Law
SAE Institute
Nerve Centre
South Eastern Regional College
Institute of Physics
Into Film
FEED Network
Volunteer Now
Positive Futures
Conradh na Gaeilge
Habitat for Humanity
RNLI
St John Ambulance

Ready to see it in action?

Explore flagship hubs already live on the platform — or jump straight to partnership options.

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