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

• Andrew Breakwell, Director of Roundabout and Education, The Nottingham Playhouse
• 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, Bear-I.T

Society, Health and Development

• Annette Lee, Vocational Training Leader for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
• 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

Hospitality

• Peter Ward, Director of Full Circle Catering, Mansfield

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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