ENCOURAGING BOLSOVER BUSINESSES TO SIGN UP TO NEW EMPLOYER STANDARDS

The new regional Employer Standards provide a clear framework to businesses of all shapes and sizes to maximise the impact of employer engagement with young people, ensuring mutual value and long-term business success.

Businesses today are facing challenges when it comes to recruiting people with the skills they need:

• How do I build a strong talent pipeline?

• How do I increase diversity in my workforce?

• How do I best deliver against our ESG or social value commitments?

Effective engagement with the education sector through our Employer Standards will help you open new pathways and opportunities in your sector for young people.

Employers and volunteers are essential to the success of a Careers Hub. Your involvement gives young people valuable real-world insights, experiences, and connections that help shape their career aspirations and readiness.

By engaging with our work, you can:

• Inspire the next generation through meaningful encounters with young people.

• Align education with your industry needs to ensure a skilled and prepared workforce.

• Showcase your organisation as a key player in driving regional economic growth.

  
  

Get involved today and help us prepare young people for their best next step!

With your support, we can bridge the gap between business and education, putting young people’s futures first by raising their aspirations and helping them make more informed decisions about their careers. You can get involved by joining the Hub as an Enterprise Adviser (EA) or your company can support Career Education activities in local schools and colleges.

Join over 1,200 employers who have already used our framework to identify and plan your work with schools, special schools, and colleges, and align this with your business objectives.

Already engaging with schools and colleges but looking to improve your careers education outreach? 

Join the webinar on 2nd September 2025 at 12.00pm, for an introduction to the Employer Standards framework and tool.

REGISTER NOW

The Careers & Enterprise Company

The Careers & Enterprise Company is the national body for careers education in England, supporting schools , special schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education. Our mission is to help every young person find their best next step.