The Link (formerly BSCP)

Running for 3 years (2018-2020) this award winning BECBC collaboration project was the forerunner to a range of similar projects. It’s concept and format transformed employer engagement in schools in West Cumbria.

BSCP (Business and Schools Collaboration Project) offered a wide variety of activities that met the needs of our local children and ensured fair access to local employer engagement for all students across the Allerdale and Copeland area. Employer engagement is highlighted by Gatsby Benchmark 5, as one of the ways we can ensure our youngsters enter the world of work successfully.

As a result of the success of BSCP, Inspira have secured funding to expand the programme, across the county. They are able to offer supported employer engagement to all secondary schools in Cumbria.

BSCP became The Link in January 2021. It would not have been possible without the support of BECBC members. Through member collaboration, we are leading by example, supporting students to achieve their best career start, even in the most challenging times.

We look forward to working with this newly extended programme in the future.

BSCP was entirely funded by BECBC members.
With thanks to BECBC's 2020 sponsors: Camerton Consultants, Cavendish Nuclear, DMA Safety Management, Jacobs, Kaefer Ltd, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, NIS Limited, NNL, Nuvia Limited, Orano, PacTec EPS, RPS Risk, Sellafield Ltd, Shepley Engineers Ltd, Solomons Europe and Thomas Thor Associates