Employers believe in you
We asked UK employers to endorse the skills and attributes such as resilience, commitment, self-motivation and team working that young people with a DofE Award bring to the workplace.
![Abellio logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/29560/abellio-logo-centred-1200x1200.png)
Abellio Group
Dominic Booth, UK MD
“A DofE Award is a fantastic achievement and also an extremely valuable attribute, encompassing a positive set of transferable skills.”
![Active International logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/29591/Active-International-Logo-Employers-Believe-in-You-1200x1200.png)
Active International
Dean Wilson, Chief Executive of Europe and Australia
“DofE helps young people gain skills that employers value – problem solving, teamwork, communication and curiosity. These are attributes that we look for.”
![Admiral Scaffolding Group logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/29658/Admiral-Scaff-1200x1200.png)
Admiral Scaffolding
Terry Withers, MD
“The DofE encourages participants to develop their ability to use their initiative to solve problems and effectively manage themselves and their time.”
![Amey logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30202/amey-1200x1200.png)
Amey
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![Anglo American logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30228/Anglo-American-1200x1200.png)
Anglo American PLC
Tony Filmer, Former Acting HR Group Director
“The DofE is a great way for young individuals to develop their self-confidence, leadership and teamwork skills in preparation for the challenges of life.”
![AO.com logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30232/AO.com_-1200x1200.png)
Ao.com
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![APCOA Parking logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30236/APCOA-1200x1200.png)
APCOA parking (UK) Ltd
Glen Horton, Head of HR
“We value DofE Award holders.”
![ARM logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30240/ARM-1200x1200.png)
ARM
Jenny Duvalier, Former EVP of People
“We believe work should be fun and we learn every day through experiences. The DofE encourages collaboration, tenacity and communication skills.”
![Arqiva logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30243/ARQIVA-1200x1200.png)
Arqiva
John Druce, Learning and Development Manager
“On a CV the DofE shows that the individual has taken initiative, worked effectively in a team, overcome challenges and been prepared to push themselves.”
![ASDA logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30245/ASDA-1200x1200.png)
Asda
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![Atkins logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/29752/Atkins-1200x1200.png)
Atkins Global
Professor Dr Uwe Krueger, CEO
“Initiative, problem-solving and communication – these skills play a key part in a career in engineering. Having skilled young people is critical.”
![Aviation Business Continuity logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30198/Aviation-Business-Cont.-1200x1200.png)
Aviation Business Continuity
Grant Thompson, MD
“It challenges, it motivates, it focuses your mind.”