At Silver Fox Management, we’ve always believed in the power of giving back – not just to the industry, but to the next generation of creatives, thinkers, and doers. That’s why we’re thrilled (and more than a little chuffed) to share that we’ve just received an award from IELLEN (Inner Eastern Local Learning & Employment Network) for our work in providing meaningful work experience opportunities to secondary school students.
For us, this isn’t just a nice gesture or a checkbox activity. It’s been a genuine collaboration that has brought real value – not only to the students we’ve mentored but also to our own team. The students bring in fresh energy, perspectives, and a hunger to learn, while we get to sharpen our leadership, mentoring, and creative thinking skills. Win-win all around!
Who Is IELLEN?
If you’re unfamiliar, IELLEN works tirelessly to create stronger links between education and employment for young people. They connect local businesses like ours with secondary schools to give students real-world insights and on-the-ground experience in various industries. Their mission? To help every young person transition smoothly from education into meaningful employment.
We’re honoured that IELLEN saw value in what we’ve been doing. Honestly, it didn’t feel like “extra work” – it felt like the right thing to do.
Why Work Experience Matters
Here’s what we’ve noticed:
- Students gain confidence and clarity about their career paths.
- They learn practical skills and get exposure to the pace and professionalism of a working environment.
- We learn just as much from them – about trends, tech, and how to communicate with a generation that’s grown up in a digital-first world.
Looking Ahead
This recognition only strengthens our commitment to providing work experience placements. We hope it inspires other businesses to consider doing the same. If you’re part of a local organisation and you’ve got the capacity to support a young person’s growth, reach out to IELLEN – or just get in touch with us and we’ll happily talk you through it.
To the students who’ve spent time with us so far – thank you. You’ve left your mark. And to the IELLEN team – we appreciate the acknowledgment. Now let’s keep building futures, one placement at a time.
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