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Unlock Potential with EmployabilityUK
Join us in our mission to enhance employability skills and create social value for young people.
In focus
EmployabilityUK responds to Alan Milburn’s interim report
Around one million young people are currently NEET. We explain why employability skills must be embedded across young people’s learning.
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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.
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 responds to Alan Milburn’s interim report on young people and work
A new interim report from Alan Milburn has highlighted the scale of the challenge facing young people who are not in education, employment or training. The report, alongside the latest ONS figures, confirms that around one million young people are currently NEET. It...
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
Janie Frampton OBE DL
Director of Operations
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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.”











