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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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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
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
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 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
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.”