Duke of Ed Employer
Become a Duke of Ed Employer today.
Find premium talent whilst helping build the careers of young Australians.
Why become a Duke of Ed Employer?
- Save time recruiting by shortlisting the best
- Improve employee retention rates
- Build a positive workplace culture and reputation
There is no financial cost to become a Duke of Ed Employer
Get involved by completing a short online application.
Complete the online application (allow 2 minutes) here.
Together we are helping young Australians find their purpose, passion and place in the world.
What’s a Duke of Ed Employer?
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Duke of Ed) is the global leader in the organising and accrediting of non-formal education through its flagship ‘Duke of Ed Framework’. For over 60 years, this Framework has been used by education providers and community organisations to accredit the non-formal learning outcomes and achievements of young people.
Why it’s worth becoming a Duke of Ed Employer
We know there are skills shortages and attracting and retaining staff – especially Gen Z – is a big challenge for many businesses right now. Becoming a Duke of Ed Employer partner gives employers an additional point of difference in the market when comes to recruitment.
Supporting the Duke of Ed is an easy way for employers to invest in the development of future leaders who will have the skills, confidence, and values to make a positive impact in their communities and workplaces.
What a Duke of Ed Employer gets from the partnership
Saves time recruiting the best. Our Duke of Ed Employer partners are confident that the young people who have achieved their Duke of Ed have gained valuable life and workplace skills, accredited through the Duke of Ed Framework, which saves time and energy when it comes to finding and securing top talent.
Positive reputation building. We provide Duke of Ed Employers with mutually beneficial exposure through Duke of Ed’s marketing, social media, event sponsorships, and media coverage. This can help increase brand awareness and demonstrate that a Duke of Ed Employer values community engagement and social responsibility.
Build workplace culture and improve retention. Duke of Ed Employers are offered the chance to deliver the Duke of Ed as a staff development opportunity for Gen Z employees. Offering the Duke of Ed can be a strong incentive among those who value companies that promote non-formal education and learning, career development, as well as corporate social responsibility.
What’s the cost and how can your business get involved?
There is no cost associated with becoming a Duke of Ed Employer. The only obligation when becoming a Duke of Ed employer is acknowledging the Duke of Ed in your recruitment efforts.
For the Duke of Ed, the value in our partnership is not financial, but instead, the increased recognition of the Duke of Ed among employers which helps to encourage more young people to start their Duke of Ed journey.
A Duke of Ed Employer is an organisation that officially recognises how achieving the Duke of Ed can make a young person more work ready.
To get involved, you can complete a short online application and one of our team members will contact you.
Join us in our efforts to build future generations of young Australians who are better equipped to succeed and make a positive impact in their workplaces and communities.
Duke of Ed Employers
Duke of Ed Employers recognise that young people who have completed The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award demonstrate initiative and important life skills.
