University of Leicester

A model of employer engagement

The University of Leicester’s project aims to develop a significant employer engagement function and culture within the university. This will enable the university to respond to the skills needs of employers and to contribute to the skills base of the region and beyond.

This project has four key aims:

• to provide work-based learners with access to high quality, up-to-date learning in order to enhance their skills, employability and reach their potential
• to provide employers with an interface capable of meeting a variety of needs and problems such as the development of employer-led provision and access to high quality problem-based research
• to contribute to the region’s economy by responding to our employers’ skills needs
• to provide an initial contact point for employers to communicate with the university, which can facilitate a timely and appropriate response to employer needs.

Funding award : £1,645,660

Web-site : www.le.ac.uk