Angus Knight Group (AKG) and uLaunch are excited to announce a new partnership with the Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP).
Mark Burns, Country Leader Australia for AKG shared, “This partnership demonstrates both our commitment to professional development for our own people, as well as a commitment to uplift the professionalism and standards of our industry as a whole.”
The IEP will bring essential learning to AKG’s employees over the coming months, providing frontline employment consultants with a range of tools and qualifications to deliver high-quality support for jobseekers, including those with disability and First Nations participants.
“This partnership has a flow on effect to the people we empower to find suitable employment,” continued Burns. “We are delighted to offer the opportunity for customers and participants to engage with highly-skilled and empathetic consultants, building on our existing solid reputation.”
Scott Parkin FIEP, Group CEO, IEP agrees, “We are delighted to be working with AKG and uLaunch in Australia strengthening our long-standing relationship with AKG United Kingdom. We are excited for new opportunities and further collaborations that this partnership could bring, such as the potential for co-designing new qualifications and supporting professional development through initiatives like the IEP Summit and Fellows Dinners in Australia.”
About the IEP:
The Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP) is the professional institute for the global employability sector, delivering learning and development opportunities to professionals worldwide. Through its partnerships and programs, IEP supports employability practitioners in their mission to help people gain work, progress in work and sustain work.
About AKG (Angus Knight Group)
AKG delivers innovative employment, health, and education solutions in more than 300 locations across six countries. Our 1400 specialists use their lived experience of the barriers and circumstances our customers face to provide tailored support. Our people live and work in the communities they support. We are committed to fostering diversity across all our companies and partners, and in workplaces everywhere. akgglobal.com.au
About uLaunch
uLaunch partners with people living with disability, illness and injury to co-create new pathways to fulfilling and meaningful employment. We believe that people living with disability deserve every opportunity to live a self-determined strong life of confidence and pride, thriving in their community.
