Want to Get Involved?

We are no longer defined by geography. We are defined by excellence, impact, and our shared belief that expert knowledge should be platformed, not hidden.

Shape the Future of Learning, and Business

What do you know that could inspire someone else?
What have you learned that could
help others grow?

We want to bring real-world knowledge into classrooms, meetups, and community space
and help create an environment where
everyone can learn, connect, and thrive.

Help us build an inclusive community where professionals, educators,
and students
can learn from each other and create a stronger future.

Why Get Involved?

Getting involved in the EMPOWERUS isn’t about giving away your hard-won expertise for free or handing over your competitive edge. It’s about making sure the next generation and the region itself understands what skills exist, what skills are missing, and how the world of work is really evolving.

Your contribution helps build a stronger pipeline of talent across the UK, but it also creates new opportunities for you and your business to be seen, respected, and connected. We’re not asking you to teach your entire method or to deliver your service for free we’re inviting you to explain what’s possible, what’s needed, and what isn’t even on the radar yet.

Sometimes we won’t even know the right questions to ask. We may not have volunteers lined up to deliver the talks you think are most important—and that’s exactly why we need you. This is about opening a conversation that can shape education, inform policy, and inspire people to pursue skills that are currently in short supply.

Help Build the Next Generation of UK Talent

Whether you’re self-employed, part of a business, an experienced professional, or just starting your career, we’d love to hear from you. If you have a skill, a story, or an idea you believe should be shared in education, this is your chance to make it part of Great Britains’s learning future.

Join and Help Your Local Area To

🔸 Raise Awareness of Emerging Skills
Share insights about what’s changing in your field so education providers and learners stay ahead of the curve.

🔹 Shape the Local Talent Pipeline
Help define the skills and mindsets our businesses will need over the next decade.

🔹 Build Relationships with Educators and Peers
Connect directly with schools, colleges, and other professionals who share your commitment to the region.

🔸 Position Your Business as a Thought Leader
Demonstrate your expertise and values without giving away your proprietary processes or know-how.

What’s in it for Businesses?

By getting involved, you can:

  • Share your expertise in a friendly, practical setting

  • Help build a stronger local talent pipeline that understands your world

  • Connect with potential collaborators, clients, and future hires

  • Clarify your own ideas through teaching and discussion

  • Join a trusted network of peers who value learning and community

We’re not here to overcomplicate things. We want to help you untangle any complexity by being of trusted expert, all while accessing the support you need. No more buying blind, this is about intentional buying, growth and longevity.

It’s simply about showing what we do, explaining why it matters, and how others can grow from it. Many hands make light work!

What’s in it for Education?

By joining in, you can:

  • Access a growing network of local professionals ready to share insights with your students

  • Invite experts to speak in your classroom without spending hours chasing contacts

  • Take part in regular workshops where you can ask questions, see tools in action, and feel more confident teaching new topics

  • Get a clearer picture of what success really looks like in Suffolk’s industries and workplaces

  • Support your own professional development with up-to-date knowledge and ideas you can apply immediately

Together, we’ll build shared understanding, a common language, and a stronger bridge between education and work.

For experts ready to step into a platform
that matches their level.

Before you apply, please check that you can demonstrate:

  • A clear area of recognised expertise

  • Examples of impactful work, talks or leadership

  • Links to your portfolio, website, publications or case studies

  • Testimonials or evidence of professional reputation

We’re looking for experts ready for a platform that matches their level.
Interested in joining the movement?

Top Pros don’t shout the loudest.
They stand out because they’ve earned it.

What’s in it for the experts?:

  • Speaking opportunities at high-quality events and panels

  • Dedicated expert profile on the EMPOWERUS website

  • Professional video recordings and personal content library

  • Inbound requests and collaborations

Fill out the application form and we will be in touch soon.

Still not sure?
If you’d like to discuss this with one of our team we are happy to help. Pop your questions on our
Contact page and we’ll see you soon.