Become a Cornerstone Employer

What is a Cornerstone Employer?

A Cornerstone Employer is a business of any size that provides high quality careers outreach and opportunities for young people aligned to the local economy.

Cornerstone Employer Groups work together within a geographical area to target disadvantage, promote pathways, upskill and inform educators, parents and carers and drive better outcomes for young people.

They have developed into a flagship community of more than 450 businesses across England. They collaborate closely with our Careers Hubs, to support world class careers education at scale in their local region.

Why become a Cornerstone Employer?

Businesses tell us getting involved in their local community as a Cornerstone Employer is a key element in making their recruitment more effective, to building a stronger, diverse, talent pipeline, and ensuring their connection to local people is deeper. But more specifically, it can help your business to:

• Champion social mobility by working strategically with your local Careers Hub team to support those who face the most barriers to reach their potential when they leave education

• Collaborate with like-minded businesses and partners to drive greater impact, at scale

• Deliver quality in careers education outreach in your area through the Employer Standards Framework

• Effectively engage your staff to join our network of business volunteers who partner with local schools/colleges to inspire young people into your industry and close skills gaps