Empower - Partners

Help Empower Learners Take Their Next Step

Local employers play a crucial role in helping adults rebuild confidence, gain valuable workplace experience and move closer to sustainable employment. Through the Empower programme, we're looking to partner with employers who can offer meaningful work experience opportunities that help learners develop their skills in a real working environment.

Why Work With Empower?

Empower supports adults who are motivate to move forward, develop their employability skills and explore future career opportunities. During the programme, learners build confidence, improve communication and teamwork skills, develop digital capabilities and gain a better understanding of workplace expectations.

Work experience placements allow learners to put these skills into practice, gain valuable insight into the workplace and build confidence in a real-world setting.

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Benefits for Employers

By partnering with Empower, your organisation can:

Support local people on their journey back into employment
Demonstrate your commitment to social value and community engagement
Help develop future talent for your sector
Introduce learners to your industry and workplace
Provide meaningful experiences that can make a lasting difference
Build relationships with Kent Adult Education and local communities

What We're Looking For

We're interested in hearing from employers across a wide range of industries who can offer:

Short-term work experience placements
Workplace visits and tours
Job shadowing opportunities
Employer talks and career insight sessions
Practical opportunities for learners to experience a working environment

Placements can be tailored to your organisation and do not need to lead directly to employment. The focus is on giving learners valuable exposure to the workplace, helping them build confidence and gain experience that supports their next step.

Supporting Local People to Succeed

Many Empower learners have the motivation and determination to succeed but need opportunities to rebuild their confidence and gain practical experience. By opening doors, even for a short placement or visit, you can play an important role in helping someone move towards a brighter future.