Preparing for the Future of Employability: How the IEP support you
Employability provision is undergoing significant transformation. As services evolve to support more individuals—particularly those with complex needs—into meaningful work, the IEP is here to help.
Whether you are commissioning services, managing large-scale contracts like Connect to Work, or developing your own service delivery teams, we at the IEP support, provide the knowledge, resources, and partnerships to empower you to deliver impactful results for your communities.
How do the IEP support Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Employability Providers?
At the IEP, we specialise in empowering employability professionals and organisations with the tools and expertise they need to succeed. With over a decade of experience working with local authorities, housing associations, charities, and a diverse range of employability organisations, we are uniquely positioned to provide tailored solutions for your needs.

Practical Support for Service Delivery
We collaborate with an extensive network of specialist partners to provide recruitment, onboarding, and delivery support for employability programs of all sizes.
From small-scale projects to large contracts like Connect to Work, we ensure your teams have the resources and expertise to meet their goals.
Equipping Your Team with Specialist Training and Qualifications
Our comprehensive learning programs support the professional development of employability practitioners, helping them to address the evolving needs of participants.
They equip frontline practitioners with the knowledge and skills to support participants with the most complex barriers to work and include subjects such as motivational interviewing, coaching, IPS integration, Trauma-Informed Practice, mental health, neurodiversity, Over 50s employability support, AI for Employability and much more. Find out more here
Whether through short courses or in-depth qualifications, we provide flexible, evidence-based training designed to enhance the skills and confidence of your team.
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Facilitating Connections with Expert Enablers
Gain access to our Global Centres for Excellence, where you can collaborate with industry leaders, share best practices, and explore innovative tools from across the world.
We connect you with our extensive network of corporate and strategic partners, enabling you to leverage expertise and resources tailored to your specific challenges.
Embedding Excellence with the IEP Quality Improvement Framework (QIF)
Continuously improve your service delivery with our proven framework, designed to enhance outcomes through real-time data analysis and feedback.
The QIF ensures that your programs remain adaptive, efficient, and impactful.

Why Choose the IEP?
As the only global membership institute dedicated to employability professionals, we bring over a decade of experience and a network of expert Fellows and partners to every challenge. By working with us, you’ll benefit from:
- Access to a global network of professionals and organisations.
- Tailored solutions for your specific needs.
- Flexible training and development opportunities to upskill your team.
- Collaborative, hands-on support for the delivery of your programs.
Ready to enhance your employability services? Reach out to the IEP team today to learn more about how we can support your organization in delivering meaningful outcomes for your communities.