About EMPRO
Opportunity Starts With Connection
Developed in collaboration with the University of Chester, EMPRO NETWORK connects young people with real opportunity across Chester and the surrounding region.
Our Mission
Build Your Next Chapter
Developed in collaboration with the University of Chester, EMPRO NETWORK helps young people turn ambition into practical next steps across Chester and the surrounding region.
We are a practical bridge between young people, students, education and the business community: creating early connections with employers, entrepreneurs and business leaders that can lead to real career opportunities.
How We Grow
Knowledge Meets Community
Our programme brings together entrepreneurship support, mentoring, introductions, practical business skills and career insight. Members can explore ideas, build confidence and understand the routes available to them.
We also offer appropriate guidance on funding and investment, helping aspiring founders ask better questions, find trusted support and take informed next steps.
Our Approach
Built For Emerging Leaders
We believe progress happens when people can access the right knowledge, trusted guidance and useful introductions. EMPRO is built for action, not just exchanging business cards.
Our Story
A Network With Purpose
EMPRO NETWORK is being developed with the University of Chester to make opportunity more visible, accessible and practical for young people at the start of their careers or ventures.
Our initial focus is Chester and the surrounding region, bringing together students, young people, employers, founders, mentors and local businesses. We are also seeking and developing collaboration with Sci-Tech Daresbury in the Liverpool City Region to broaden access to innovative science- and technology-led businesses, start-ups and career pathways.
Connections are more powerful when they lead to real progress.
The EMPRO NETWORK team
Every introduction, session and conversation is designed to be useful, inclusive and grounded in real progress: stronger networks, clearer ideas, greater confidence and practical support when it matters.
Your Network
Ready To Move Forward?
Join a practical network for ideas, confidence, connections and real next steps.