Employers
Industrial Cadets is an industry-led accreditation, which allows employers of all sizes to run accredited experiences for young people aged 9-21, in order to create a talent pipeline for UK industry
Young People
Young people aged 9-21 can participate in an Industrial Cadets accredited experiences, helping them to develop skills, gain an insight into industry and become better informed about careers available
Educators
Industrial Cadets connects schools and colleges with employers to run accredited experiences across the UK, enabling young people aged 9-21 to develop skills whilst gaining an insight into industry
A national industry-led accreditation designed to enhance workplace experiences for your people.
Industrial Cadets works with UK employers to create a talent pipeline and a future skilled workforce, whilst helping young people to develop the skills they need to enter industry with confidence.
Providing a flexible framework for all sizes of employers to enable them to run accredited workplace experiences, Industrial Cadets ensures that young people can develop the skills they need during these programmes, giving them a valuable workplace experience and a nationally recognised award at the end.
Industrial Cadets made an impact across the UK...

95%
of Industrial Cadets agreed that they have improved their skills as a result of their Industrial Cadets experience

Over 31,000
young people have taken part in Industrial Cadets accredited experiences with over 250 employers and partners benefiting

97%
of Industrial Cadets agree that they have learnt more about career opportunities available during their Industrial Cadets experience

740
schools took part in accredited experiences