How employer engagement benefits everyone
We work with a wide range of employers from all sectors. Whether you’re a large organisation or a small business, your insight and time can make a real difference. By getting involved, you can help young people build confidence, develop skills and better understand the opportunities available to them. Employer engagement is essential to our work.
Together, we can bridge the gap between education and employment and create a future where all young people can thrive.
How employers can get involved
- Host workplace experiences – invite students into your business to gain first-hand insight into your industry.
- Deliver workshops or talks – share your career journey, skills, and knowledge to bring curriculum subjects to life.
- Support mock interviews or CV workshops – help students build confidence and understand employer expectations.
- Project support – guide young people through real-world tasks and nurture essential employability skills.
- Provide inclusive opportunities – contribute to inclusive experiences for all.
These opportunities can be one-off engagements or part of a longer-term partnership, and we are here to support every step of the way.
The benefits for schools, students, and the community
Employer engagement with education through DEBP programmes, helps:
- Students gain confidence and clarity about their career options and the skills they need.
- Schools strengthen their careers provision and meet Gatsby Benchmarks more effectively.
- Communities benefit as local talent develops skills, raises aspirations and creates new opportunities.
In particular, students from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) often face additional barriers to employment. Therefore, employer engagement plays a vital role in broadening horizons, building confidence and creating pathways into work.
Explore our programmes page to discover the different ways you can support young people. Sign up for our volunteer emails, or if you are in the Chesterfield area, take a look at Destination Chesterfield’s Engage with schools and colleges page.