Partnerships & Community Engagement
Building futures together
Education is a shared responsibility. Young people achieve their best outcomes when schools, families, employers and communities work together around a common purpose.
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Rooted in Wolverhampton
Located within The Old Rectory on Waterloo Road, directly opposite Molineux Stadium, ConnectFirst Academy sits at the heart of Wolverhampton — a city with a proud heritage of industry, enterprise, innovation and community spirit.
By connecting education with employers, community organisations and local opportunities, we help young people understand their place within the wider world and recognise what they can achieve.
Working with employers
Learning becomes more meaningful when young people can see how it connects to real life. Through employer engagement, learners gain:
- Career inspiration.
- Industry knowledge.
- Employability skills.
- Workplace experiences.
- Mentoring opportunities.
- Real-world learning.
Working with community organisations
Strong communities help build strong futures. We welcome partnerships with:
- Charities.
- Youth organisations.
- Sports clubs.
- Voluntary groups.
- Cultural organisations.
- Faith organisations.
- Community networks.
Working with families
Families remain at the heart of every learner’s journey. We believe successful education is built on trust, communication and partnership, and we ensure families feel welcomed, informed and actively involved in supporting their child’s development.
Creating a lasting legacy
The Old Rectory has been part of Wolverhampton’s history for generations. Today we build upon that legacy by investing in young people. Our greatest legacy will not be the building itself — it will be the lives we help shape, the confidence we help build and the futures we help create.
Let's work together
Whether you are a school, employer, community organisation, voluntary group or local partner, we would welcome the opportunity to work with you.