Empowering Futures and Raising Aspirations
Unlock Potential with EmployabilityUK
Join us in our mission to enhance employability skills and create social value for young people.
How Can We Help?
For Business
For businesses that would like to work with EmployabilityUK on social value, employability skills and Corporate Social Responsibility.
For Learning Settings
For schools, colleges and universities looking to collaborate with EmployabilityUK to enhance employability skills, support student development, and ensure young people are work ready.
Social Value
We work with the education, community and business sectors, facilitating collaborative partnerships between different sectors that drive social value and growth in the community.
Volunteers
Interested in volunteering and supporting EmployabilityUK to inspire and empower young people to develop their life and employability skills.

Unlocking potential across the West Midlands with National Employability Week 2025
Our Mission
The mission of EmployabilityUK is to facilitate employer engagement to enhance the aspirations, opportunities and career prospects of young people. Through bespoke employability skills programmes, mentoring, and partnerships with schools, businesses, and volunteers, we provide the tools and practical knowledge young people need to unlock their full potential and succeed in their chosen career pathways.
Latest Updates

EmployabilityUK Announces National Employability Week™ Founder Education Partners
We are delighted to announce BMet, South & City College Birmingham, Sandwell College and Solihull College & University Centre as the Founder Education Partners for National Employability Week™ 2025. Senior leaders from these colleges across the region will...
Meet Our Dedicated Team
Our team is passionate about driving change and equipping young people with the skills they need for a successful future. With diverse expertise and a shared vision, we are committed to making a difference.

Diane Vernon MBE
Chief Executive Officer

Joel Blake CBE
Chair of Trustees

Susanne Virtanen
Operations Director
Join Us in Making a Difference
Your support can help us continue to empower young people. Explore our programmes, make a donation, or contact us to learn how you can contribute to our mission.
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“I am proud to support National Employability Week™, a timely and much-needed initiative from EmployabilityUK. Bringing together employers, educators and policymakers, this campaign shines a light on the importance of ensuring every young person—regardless of their background—has access to meaningful pathways into work. Collaboration of this kind is vital if we are to tackle skills gaps, social inequality, and youth unemployment across the UK.”