The Skills & Employment Alliance

The Skills & Employment Alliance collaborate to recognise employers committed to excellence, innovation, social responsibility and long-term investment in talent.

Members of the Alliance include The Careers & Enterprise Company, The Engineering Development Trust and The 5% Club.

Every couple of months, employers that have participated in the schemes offered by the Skills & Employment Alliance will be recognised as Exemplar Employers.

How does my organisation get recognised?

If you are aspiring to become an Exemplar Employer, ensure you have taken part in all three Skills and Employment Alliance programmes. Read more below to get started.

• The Careers & Enterprise Company: Employer Standards
• The Engineering Development Trust: Industrial Cadets
• The 5% Club: Employer Audit

What are the benefits of becoming an Exemplar Employer?

Becoming an Exemplar Employer positions your organisation as a leader in skills development, industry standards, and sustainable employment practices. By engaging with alliance member schemes and meeting the Exemplar Employer criteria, your company will benefit from:

• Enhanced Reputation and Recognition
• Brand Visibility
• Access to Skilled Talent
• Developing Future Talent
• Use of frameworks to improve your outreach
• Networking and Collaboration
• Social Responsibility and Community Impact
• Catalysing Industry Change
• Cost-effective Recognition and Promotion

By participating in and excelling within the three alliance member schemes, your company will be recognised as a trailblazer, contributing to a stronger, more dynamic workforce ecosystem.