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.
![Intelligent Global Group Ltd logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30394/Intelligent-Global-Group-Ltd-1-1200x1200.png)
Intelligent Global Group Ltd
Chris Boddington, Owner
“I think the youth have so much to offer if given the right opportunities and support. I want my own children to learn from the DofE ethics and process.”
![InterContinental Hotels Group logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30396/InterContinental-Hotels-Group-1200x1200.png)
InterContinental Hotels Group
Richard Solomans, CEO
“The DofE recognises the importance of nurturing talent by providing important opportunities to develop key skills for use throughout their lives.”
![ITV logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30399/ITV-1200x1200.png)
ITV
Adam Crozier, Former Chief Executive
“A DofE Award is the sign of someone who is driven, resourceful and compassionate- all the qualities that will help them succeed in life and in the workplace.”
![Laing O'Rourke Construction Ltd logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30401/Laing-O’Rourke-Construction-Ltd-1200x1200.png)
Laing O’Rourke Construction Ltd
Robert Clark, Former Director of Scotland
“Young people who enjoy outdoor life, working in a team and are self-motivated are well-placed to tackle a DofE Award and enjoy a career in construction.”
![Land Securites Group PLC logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30403/Land-Securities-Group-Plc-1200x1200.png)
Land Securities Group Plc
Robert Noel, Chief Executive
“By taking part, a young person is stating they are up for a challenge, prepared to push their boundaries, prepared to be part of a team and keen to succeed.”
![Lidl logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30405/Lidl-1200x1200.png)
Lidl
Ronny Gottschlich, Former CEO
“What really makes student and graduate applicants stand out from the crowd in a saturated market is having credentials like a DofE Award on their CV.”
![Lloyds Banking Group logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30407/Lloyds-Banking-Group-1200x1200.png)
Lloyds Banking Group
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![London Borough of Hillingdon logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30275/LBOH-1200x1200.png)
London Borough of Hillingdon
Bruce Houlder, Representative Deputy Lieutenant
“With nearly a million young people not in work, training or education, the DofE offers a positive alternative to develop essential skills for work and life.”
![Lookers logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30410/Lookers-1200x1200.png)
Lookers
Andy Stephenson, Group People Director
“Those who achieve their DofE Award before employment or as part of an apprenticeship show outstanding levels of self-confidence, self-reliance and leadership skills.”
![M&S logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30571/MS-1200x1200.png)
M&S
Helen Weir, Former Chief Finance Director
“I think the DofE is a fantastic opportunity...People doing their programme develop valuable skills which are much sought after in business and industry.”
![Mar-Key logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30661/Mar-Key-1200x1200.png)
Mar-Key Group
Ben Scroggie, Group CEO
“The DofE provides an incredible opportunity. The opportunity to learn, to grow and to achieve. If you have the opportunity — take it.”
![McDonalds logo](https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/fly-images/30662/McDonalds-1200x1200.png)
McDonalds
Richard Forte, Former COO
“We pride ourselves on helping our employees to develop vital soft skills ...the DofE equip thousands of young people with these skills every year.”