Employer Involvement & Support
There are numerous ways for employers to get involved in Diplomas. You could:
- Offer a work placement to a Diploma student
- Provide the opportunity for a teacher to shadow you in the workplace for a day
- Host visits to your organisation or business for a group of Diploma students
- Act as a business advisor for Diploma students and provide work based projects or challenges
- Give talks in school on your job role and particular sector to enhance learning
The introduction of 14-19 Diplomas has put a greater emphasis on the relationship between local schools and businesses. EBF has recruited a number of Local Diploma Champions to:
- Act as a champion for the 14-19 Diplomas within the business world
- Seek engagement in Diploma delivery from employers within their sector
- Represent the interests and concerns of employers regarding the engagement of young learners
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> Current Diploma Champions
Construction and the Built Environment
- David Pick, Director at Faithful and Gould, Nottingham
- Simon Meadows, Chair of CAGE (North Nottinghamshire)
Creative and Media
- Tony Delahunty, Managing Director, Mansfield 103.2
Information Technology
- John Blankley, Account Manager, Toshiba Information Systems(UK) Ltd
- Paul Maloney, Director of Technology Management and Consultancy, Nottingham
- Adam Harris, CompTIA UK Ltd
Society, Health and Development
- Elaine Harrison, Workforce Planning and Implementation Officer for Adult Services, Housing and Health, Nottingham City Council
- Jo Beckwith, Widening Participation Manager, Nottinghamshire Health & Social Care Community Workforce Team
Engineering
- Nicola Millward, Millward Partnership
Please contact the Business Engagement Team for more information on the Diploma at business@futuresnn.co.uk or telephone 0115 9601540.
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> Useful Documentation & Websites
Documents
Diploma – A Guide for Employers (pdf, 440kb)
Websites
DCSF - Diploma Information for Employers
Directgov - Information for Employers
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