The Business Language Champions programme inspires and
supports employers and employees to work with schools through
languages. The programme aims to encourage young people to
understand the benefits of learning languages and the exciting and
rewarding careers available to them with languages.
Sponsored by the Department for Children, Schools and
Families, the programme engages employers of all sizes and sectors. These
employers recognise the importance of language and intercultural
skills for business success and are helping young people to develop
these vital skills to compete successfully in a competitive global
economy.
CILT has recently won a bid for further
funding to expand employer engagement in language learning in order
to:
- engage more employers, employer organisations and embassies to
support and promote language learning
- support schools and businesses to work together in
languages
- improve access to information, advice and guidance
The programme focuses on 11-16 year olds to
inspire students to continue to study languages.
CILT is delighted to be working in partnership
with national and regional experts in the education and business
worlds to achieve these objectives to the highest standard.
National partners
Regional partners
The programme is also supported by other
important stakeholders, including GoSkills, the
Spanish Embassy, the
French Embassy, the Goethe-Institut and UK Trade & Investment
regional offices.