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Employers

Work with us

Employers are vital to enabling young people to see and understand the career options open to them. We connect Employers with schools on a national level to help inspire young people and help Employers tap into the future talent pipeline that they need. Our volunteers come from over 5000 employers.

We need volunteers from all parts of the country, from all professions and all levels – from apprentices to CEOs – to show children and young people the jobs that exist and to inspire and motivate them to reach their potential.

Help us by promoting our volunteer offer and receive free promotional material by registering your organisation here.

How we can help

We can enable you achieve your organisation’s social value goals. As a charity we’ve been running impactful campaigns and successful partnerships with employers across the country for over 15 years. Take a look at some of our amazing partners.

There are many benefits that a funded partnership with us brings – to students, volunteers and your organisation:

National school network
Reach students in diverse urban and rural communities across the UK with our network of over 11,500 schools.

Cost efficient social value
Our team handles the coordination, facilitation, and reporting of projects, reducing your internal resource needs and enhancing cost-effectiveness.

Enhance employee skills
Volunteering is proven to boost key workplace skills like communication and leadership, it also enhances their wellbeing.

Develop future talent
Early engagement shifts careers perceptions, strengthening your talent pipeline and fostering interest in your industry.

Achieve CSR / ESG goals
Rely on our vast experience and track record of engaging over 4 million young people.

Proven social mobility
Our evidence-based programmes are backed by compelling research and recognised internationally, driving meaningful social mobility.

Find out more about our employer partnership offers by contacting one of our team: 

Dominic Judge
Deputy CEO

Dominic Judge

dominic.judge@educationandemployers.org

Victoria Lawrence
Employer and Business Development Manager

Victoria Lawrence

victoria.lawrence@educationandemployers.org

More information

Supporting your employees to volunteer in schools is a great way to improve young people’s life chances and benefit your business at the same time. 

Our service offers a flexible and easy way for your employees to broaden their experience – through activities such as presenting to young people in an assembly – and have a positive impact in the workplace. 

According to our research carried out in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, key outcomes for employees volunteering in schools include: 

  • Improved skills and competencies, especially in communication, influencing and leadership 
  • Increased motivation and productivity at work 
  • Enhanced sense of personal health and wellbeing 
  • Greater work satisfaction and employer loyalty