Bedfordshire Charity, Link to Change, Becomes Latest Partner to Join The Bedford College Group Employer Partnership Scheme

The Bedford College Group is pleased to announce Link to Change as the newest addition to its Employer Partnership Scheme.

This partnership aims to create new opportunities and educational experiences for students, while enabling Link to Change to continue spreading its message and educating young people about its mission to break the cycle of child exploitation.

Link to Change is a charity dedicated to supporting children and young people at risk of exploitation, abuse, and social exclusion. Link to Change is the only voluntary organisation in the Bedfordshire area that exclusively offers its resources to help at-risk youth shape their futures while allowing themselves to heal.

Link to Change has signed up to attend the Group’s Fresher’s Fairs and plans to be part of other career and employer events.

Partnership Manager at The Bedford College Group, Rachel Roberts, said:

“Continuously providing new learning experiences for our students is why the Employer Partnership Scheme was founded. Link to Change offers a fresh perspective on the challenges faced by young people and the significance of community in shaping prosperous futures for today’s young people, whilst providing students with valuable work experience applicable to the real world. We are delighted to announce this partnership, supporting their charitable work and inspiring our students to make the most of every opportunity.”

Hayley Brown MBA, Chief Executive Officer at Link to Change, continued:

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with The Bedford College Group through their Employer Partnership Scheme. This collaboration gives us a powerful platform to raise awareness of the issues surrounding child exploitation while engaging directly with students who are passionate about making a difference. By working together, we can inspire and equip the next generation to help build safer futures for all young people. Every conversation, every project, and every shared experience is a step toward lasting change, and we’re excited to take that journey together.”

Expanding the Employer Partnership Scheme allows The Bedford College Group to offer students unique experiences, fostering creativity and a positive mindset through expert talks and industry knowledge provided by its many partners, helping students make connections that will benefit them in their future careers by sparking a passion through educational experiences. Link to Change is another partner that can provide this for students, offering valuable insights while carrying out impactful charity work to support at-risk young people.

To find out more about The Bedford College Group Employer Partnership Scheme, contact: partnerships@bedford.ac.uk

For more information on Link to Change, visit: https://www.linktochange.org.uk/