Employers

Why are Diplomas different to other qualifications?
Diplomas are a new and exciting qualification that have been designed and developed by employers for employers. The Diploma mark a step change in education moving young people from academic learning to experience a blend of theoretical and practical learning in a real life work context.

At the heart of the diploma are skills developed for people including communication, team work, innovation, enterprise, independence, practical, creative, problem solving, literacy, numeracy and IT competency.

"Employers need literate, numerate young people with a positive attitude, who are able to communicate effectively, work in teams and have good business awareness. We hope the new Diplomas will ensure vital literacy, numeracy and employability skills by helping them to see the relevance of the their future working lives. These Diplomas are a welcome addition to GCSEs, A–Levels, Apprenticeships and Vocational Qualifications – each has an important role to play in ensuring young people reach their full potential."

Richard Lambert,
Director General, CBI



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  • Getting involved

    • Why be involved with the Diploma?

    • To improve your business – Diplomas will develop young people with the right skills, knowledge and experience and attributes for your industry. This means that;
      • young people will be more productive when they enter your workforce
      • staff turnover will be reduced as young people have entered your industry better informed
      • the cost of training and inducting new recruits will be reduced
      • you could be directly involved in the development of your future employees
      • ultimately this will make your business more efficient and profitable
    • Improve links with your local community – It is important for many businesses to develop links with their local community, this might be because they are potential customers or future employees or because they are a valuable source of market research and product / service development. Involvement in the Diplomas will bring you in contact with a wide range of people including parents/carers, governors, education professionals, council workers, other businesses and young people
    • Staff development – working with young people in an education context requires high levels of personal and interpersonal skills. Use the opportunities presented by the new Diplomas to develop your workforce
    • Corporate social responsibility – demonstrate your corporate social responsibility and improve the public image of your business. Involvement in the new Diplomas is an ideal opportunity to "put something back" into your local community and help inspire and educate young people
    • Explore potential – the Diplomas are new and there will be potential benefits above and beyond those mentioned. If you get involved you will be able to develop a relationship that is beneficial to your business.

     

  • How can my organisation be involved?

    • By offering work experience opportunities for young people relevant to the Diploma sector
    • Work with education professionals to develop elements of the curriculum that embed the employment sector in the learning experience
    • Work directly with young people in the classroom environment delivering talks, setting problem solving tasks or working on projects
    • Providing visits to your premises to bring learning to life
    • Deliver training and work experience placements to education professions to contextualise their knowledge in real world environment

  • News

    • This area of the East Riding of Yorkshire Diploma website will include the latest National, Regional and Local news on Diplomas.

  • Who to contact

    • If you are interested in supporting the Diplomas, there are many ways you can get involved. To register your interest and discuss this further please contact:

    Helen Wilson,
    Humber Education Business Partnership
    Tel: 01482 391626
    Email: helen.wilson@eastriding.gov.uk
    Postal address: County Hall, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 9BA.