Employer Spotlight: ANT Telecommunications

Based in Bourne End, ANT Telecom is a specialist telecoms company that works in collaboration with customers to design and deploy innovative solutions and the latest telecommunication technology to help them operate effectively whilst they work, travel or meet with clients.

Managing Director Klaus Allion is passionate about helping young people gain experience of the workplace and developing the confidence and skills they need for the future. He volunteers at Highcrest Academy in High Wycombe as an Enterprise Adviser, which is an industry professional who helps ensure careers education is reflective of the real world of work by partnering with a school or college, empowering their careers leads and facilitating meaningful experiences for students.

"I’ve always enjoyed working with students, whether it’s mentoring, teaching or coaching, or being an Enterprise Adviser," says Klaus.

Most recently, Klaus and his team at ANT Telecom hosted two Year 10 students for a week's work experience. The experience was so positive for everyone involved that we made a video out of it!

Learn more about ANT's work experience offer here - it's not just one-week placements they offer, it could be a day taster session or work shadowing, or a placement in the school holidays. There's also the option for a 'hybrid' style of work experience, which is a mix of in-person and online.

ANT is also dedicated to supporting young people with SEND, offering support to open up experience of the workplace to everyone.

"I think it’s important for young people to get a taste of as many different areas of business as possible," says Klaus. "It’s hard to know what career you’d be interested in or suited to without it."

Klaus also has a message for employers: "The more businesses help students with career planning, the more prepared they’ll be for the world of work, which benefits everyone. You never know, those bright young people might remember the time you invested in them and decide to come back."

Visit ANT Telecom's website to learn more about the company.