We are happy to announce that the first year developments together with our application partners University of Warwick (and the associate partners Connexions Kent & Medway and Careers Scotland) and Structuralia have raised the interest from further organizations that have now joined the associate partner network. These are:

• OHL (Obrascón Huarte Lain, S.A.) in Spain, which is a leading international contraction, concessions, environment, developments and industrial group and Spain's sixth largest construction firm.
• The East Midlands Consortium exists to develop collaborative arrangements to improve the delivery of information, advice and guidance (IAG) across the East Midlands region of England. The development of more effective LMI communication systems has been identified as a priority activity to support our national agenda for 14-19 curriculum reform and led to the formation of a regional working group. This group is currently developing curriculum and guidance checklists to aid teachers and advisers in the integration of LMI more fully into their IAG activities.
• CfBT Education Trust is a leading education consultancy and service organisation. Their object is to provide education for public benefit both in the UK and internationally.

MATURE is looking forward to collaborating! The associate partner network event on April 30 will be a key opportunity - all three new partners have already confirmed their attendance.