Networking lunch with local businesses

21/12/2007

Oasis Academy Enfield serve local businesses School Dinners!

DATE: 03/12/07       
FROM: North London Chamber of Commerce

Over 80 local businesses attended the Business Networking Lunch hosted and organised by the North London Chamber of Commerce (NLCC) last Friday the 30th November.  The school approached the chamber to host the event in a bid to reach out to the Chambers local business contacts to seek their involvement and support in the successful running of the school.  The NLCC organises business networking events on a regular basis and are often approached by other businesses to host events due to their valuable contacts and ability to bring businesses together from all over North London.  (See www.nlcc.co.uk) 

The Academy is a little different compared to most as they are very keen on working as closely with businesses as possible to help change lives of not just the students but of individuals in the community.  The new state of the art building will provide students with learning that is not only academic but will also be very interactive and engaging.  The Academy is reaching out to local businesses to encourage them to take an active part in the curriculum.  To contact the Academy about how you can help please have a look at the website www.oasisacademyenfield.org.

Steve Chalke MBE, founder of Oasis Community Learning, gave a very inspirational talk to the businesses about the schools aim and how businesses can get more involved.  Steve Chalke believes we should be thinking about achieving global success through th