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Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Managed by EmployabilityUK

A transformative journey that enhances skills, broadens horizons, and prepares young people for a successful future. We are pleased to offer DofE Awards Programmes to young people who are directly enrolled in EmployabilityUK programmes or employability workshops.

A Licensed Partner

EmployabilityUK can deliver DofE provision to your young people aged 16-24.

A Unique DofE Experience

Utilise our team and resources for outstanding results.

Done For You

Working with us means no admin and no need for additional employees or volunteers.

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About the Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a registered charity that works with Licensed Organisations across the UK to increase opportunities for young people. By taking part in a DofE programme, participants meet new people, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, communication, problem-solving, team-working, and enhancing their CV and job applications.

EmployabilityUK has partnered with DofE and we are delighted to be a Licensed Organisation. This is a great opportunity for EUK learners to continue their personal and professional development journey in a structured way – boosting their professional profile while having fun, making new friends and enjoying first-hand, the benefits of volunteering.

We Can Deliver DofE for You

We partner with educational establishments and community organisations to deliver the DofE Awards programmes to young people aged 16-24. We have the team and resources readily available to provide a unique DofE experience for young people that are looking to develop their skills and stand out from the crowd.  

What this means for educational establishments, is that they will not need to go through the administrative process of becoming a licensed organisation, nor do they need to appoint or train paid employees or volunteers to deliver and assess the programme completion. This saves a great deal of time and resources! 

What Makes Us Stand Out as a DofE Provider?

There are many licensed organisations and educational establishments offering the Duke of Edinburgh Award for their learners, but our add-ons can make a big difference in the young person’s journey through the programme. When a young person participates in DofE through EUK, they get:

  • A place in a motivational workshop, providing practical tips to succeed in employment and adult life
  • Structured and supported journey through the DofE programme
  • One-to-one coach to provide support, motivation and accountability
  • Unique opportunities to volunteer and gain useful work experience
  • Alternative options for the DofE’s expedition requirement for participants who (for example for medical or safeguarding reasons) can’t undertake a traditional expedition or travel/stay elsewhere overnight

    Have you been on an EUK programme?

    If you have attended an EmployabilityUK programme and been invited to apply for a DofE place, you can do so using our application form with the password provided during the session.

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    Your Questions Answered

    Explore the most common inquiries about the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and how it can benefit you or your organization.

    What is the Duke of Edinburgh's Award?
    The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a youth awards programme founded in the UK that encourages young people to engage in personal development activities, including volunteering, physical challenges, and skill-building exercises.
    Who can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award?

    DofE with EmployabilityUK is open to young people aged 16 to 24, providing them with opportunities to develop essential skills and gain valuable experiences.

    How does the Duke of Edinburgh's Award benefit participants?
    Participants gain confidence, improve their employability skills, and develop a sense of responsibility and community engagement, which are highly valued by employers.
    What are the different levels of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award?

    The Award is structured into three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each level requires participants to complete activities in four sections: Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition. With the addition on a fifth section at Gold – Residential – a trip where participants work together on a shared activity with a group of unfamiliar people, usually in a residential setting away from home. 

    How can I get involved with the Duke of Edinburgh Award?

    Young People between the ages of 13 (if in Year 9) – 25 can complete their DofE award levels through a whole host of organisations, including educational establishments. EmployabilityUK is a Directly Licensed Centre and able to deliver a specially tailored version of the programme which includes a mentor and potentially additional activities, such as extra workshops and volunteering opportunities.

    What support does EmployabilityUK offer for the Duke of Edinburgh Award?

    EmployabilityUK can offer programme administration and activities, and we provide resources, mentorship, and workshops to help participants successfully complete their award and maximise their personal development.

    Contact Us About Our Duke of Edinburgh's Award Provision

    Interested in learning more about how the Duke of Edinburgh Award can benefit you or your organization? Fill out the form below to receive detailed information and guidance from our team at EmployabilityUK. Take the first step towards empowering young people and building powerful partnerships.

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