Chester Pledge
A growing and connected local economy
Chester has a growing economy, including the large Sealand Road Industrial Estate, Chester Business Park and Thorton Science Park. The history and semi-rural feel of Chester are reflected in the largest sectors: hospitality and tourism, banking and law across the region. Within the Chester Pledge area, we work with 9 of the mainstream high schools and their sixth forms and the local college, Cheshire College South and West. We also currently work with two special schools and one independent school. The Chester Pledge is also connected with approximately 50 employers.
How we work
The Pledge Partnership team supports employers and educators to work together to help inspire young people to make well-informed choices about the subjects they choose to study and the careers they want to follow and are equipped to be successful in the labour market.
View Chester Pledge’s local schools, colleges and organisations below.
GET IN TOUCHSchools and Colleges:
Here are all of the schools and colleges that the Chester Pledge works with.
Bishop Heber High School
SY14 8JD
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Blacon High School
CH1 5JH
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Chester International School
CH4 7AE
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Christleton High School
CH3 7AD
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Queen's Park High School
CH4 7AE
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Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College
CW6 0BL
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The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School
CH3 5XF
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The Catholic High School, Chester
CH4 7HS
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Upton-by-Chester High School
CH2 1NN
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Alternative Provision / SEND Schools:
Employers and organisations:
Below is a snapshot of our the businesses we work with within the Chester Pledge:
Altimex
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HSBC
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Countess of Chester NHS Trust
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Cheshire & Wirral NHS Trust
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Bluebird Care
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Bank of America
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Airbus
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Castle Green Homes
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Redrow Homes
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HR Dept
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Equans
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Minerva Arts
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Lane End
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Newscene Youth Centre
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Bren Bikes
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Pledge contact for employers: Laura Ferran, Chester Pledge Facilitator
The Pledge Facilitator connects local employers to schools/colleges to inspire young people about career opportunities within their area. By working with both employers and education providers, they help ensure students are equipped with the skills required to be successful in the local labour market and help them to capitalise on opportunities within our employer’s core offer.
Email LauraPledge contact for schools: Ceri Morgan, Chester Pledge Enterprise Coordinator
The Enterprise Coordinator supports each school/college leadership team to develop and implement a careers strategy that supports all young people make their next best step. They also help schools receive support from our education core offer
Email Ceri