What Supporting Companies do
Supporting Companies fund the SACP, with the option to attend Roadshow visits in person. Where a company joins a visit, they deliver their own presentation to students aged 14 to 16, and some presentations also cater for those aged 16 to 18. The level of involvement is shaped around what each company can offer.
The SACP handles preparation, planning and delivery of every visit. Supporting Companies arrive on the day, deliver their presentation as part of the main session and run their breakout area. Everything else, from scheduling to school liaison, is handled by the SACP team.
Beyond Roadshow visits, Supporting Companies are listed on the SACP website and feature in the digital careers materials sent to schools every three months. Where it fits within the scope of the programme, the SACP also supports companies with wider careers outreach to its schools network.
Industry presentation slot
Each Roadshow has three talks by the SACP’s own industry professionals, plus slots for up to two Supporting Companies. All talks sit within the main two-hour session, in front of students aged 14 to 16 (up to age 18).
Dedicated breakout area
Supporting Companies have their own breakout area for hands-on activities and conversation with smaller groups. This sits alongside the SACP-led technology breakouts during the same part of the school day.
Visibility across the SACP network
Visibility continues after the Roadshow. Supporting Companies are listed on the SACP website and appear in the digital careers materials sent to schools every three months, reaching students, teachers and parents in the terms that follow.
All preparation handled
The SACP manages preparation, scheduling and on-the-day delivery in full. Supporting Companies arrive, deliver their presentation and host their breakout area.
The SACP's National Reach
Through the SACP, Supporting Companies engage with students, teachers and parents across the country. The programme has reached over 800 schools to date, with delivery built up year on year over six years of in-school work. The SACP has delivered across England and Scotland and is equipped to deliver throughout the United Kingdom: the mobile model travels readily to Wales, and visits to Northern Ireland are planned so that several schools benefit from each trip.
See where your support goes
Supporting Companies fund Roadshow visits, free of charge to host schools. This video is a short sample of one visit: moments from the presentation and the technology breakouts.
Aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks
Company involvement in the SACP contributes directly to the Gatsby Career Benchmarks, the framework UK schools work to for careers provision. The full breakdown sits on our dedicated Gatsby Benchmarks page.
Learning from Career & Labour Market Information
Through the SACP, Supporting Companies contribute to the digital careers materials sent to schools every three months, giving students current information on aerospace, space and aviation pathways.
Linking curriculum learning to careers
Industry presentations connect physics, maths, design technology and computing to live careers in aerospace, space and aviation.
Encounters with employers and employees
Each Roadshow gives students direct contact with three of the SACP’s own industry professionals, and Supporting Companies present at some visits.
Encounters with further and higher education
Showcasing apprenticeship degree routes and progression pathways.
Supports 4 of 8 Gatsby Benchmarks. See the full SACP Gatsby Benchmark alignment.
Our Key Advantages in Supporting Schools and Inspiring Students
Direct access to students aged 14 to 18
Industry presentation slot at each visit
Dedicated breakout area
All preparation handled by the SACP
Inclusion across SACP materials
Continuing schools engagement
What Educators Say
“This event has been the highlight of the year at Ripon Grammar School. If you want your students to be enthused about technology and careers in aerospace this is the organisation to ask. Superb opportunity for your students.” — Bob Walker
“A fantastic event delivered by very knowledgeable presenters. So many interesting topics covered and the highlighting of new careers available was very informative. Breakout sessions were great and the students really enjoyed the interactive side of the day.” — Martin Atkinson
“The Aerospace Careers Programme have provided a unique experience for our students today, enabling them to observe and use equipment they would not otherwise have had the opportunity to access, and exciting their interest in the aerospace industry. Thank you.” — Natalie Griffiths
“Fantastic event and communication throughout. Really informative and engaging presentations. Student feedback has been really positive. Breakout sessions are brilliant. It has been fantastic, thank you so much!” — Georgia Fernandez
“It is so important for our students to understand how their school learning will map onto their future working life and to be excited and motivated about the uncertainty of this rather than afraid of it. Although a STEM-based event, the speakers reinforced the value of skills from all subjects and the importance of combining them in order to be equipped to master AI and other future technologies confidently and creatively. I would highly recommend this event.” — Emma Ramsey (Reading Blue Coat, visiting Beaconsfield High School)
“A very informative presentation with a great hands-on element, allowing our pupils to see real futures for themselves. Thank you SACP!” — James Sneddon
Become a Supporting Company
Help fund an independent programme that has reached over 15,000 students, teachers and parents across more than 200 UK schools in person (partnering with more than 800 schools in total). Get in touch to discuss how a partnership with the SACP fits with your company’s outreach.