Let’s Make It Work – Employer Event

‘Let’s Make it Work’ Employer Event at Wire Belt Company Ltd

In partnership with the Kent & Medway Careers Hub, The Careers & Enterprise Company and East Kent Colleges Group (EKC).

Date: Friday 3 July
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm (arrival from 9.15am)
Location: Wire Belt Company Ltd., Castle Road, Eurolink Industrial Estate, Sittingbourne, ME10 3RF

About the event

Young people across our region are seeking meaningful workplace experiences, but too few businesses are currently offering them.

Join colleagues at Wire Belt to explore how the Let’s Make It Work campaign is being delivered in practice and what it means for employers across Kent & Medway.

About the host

Wire Belt Company Ltd. is a long-established, family-owned manufacturer based in Sittingbourne, specialising in stainless steel conveyor belts and conveying solutions. Founded in 1962, the company supports a wide range of industries—including food production, electronics, automotive and agriculture—helping businesses improve efficiency through innovative engineering and global expertise.

The company also has a strong track record as a supportive employer, including recognition for its commitment to engaging and developing young people through initiatives such as work experience placements and apprenticeships. This makes Wire Belt a leading local example of how meaningful employer engagement with education can be successfully embedded in business practice.

Why attend

This event will provide practical insight and support to help your organisation get involved, including:

  • Steps to introducing or expanding work experience placements
  • Information on the support available to employers
  • Opportunities to network with other businesses reimagining the future of work experience

Booking

Places can be secured by emailing enquiries@eastkent.ac.uk