Welcome to the CEC Resource Directory
Inspire and prepare young people for the fast-changing world of work, with the help of our carefully curated Resource Directory. Developed with you in mind, we’ve made it easy to quickly find the trusted, high quality resources you need to make a difference. Ready?
Curated with you in mind
In addition to our simple-to-search directory of trusted resources, we’ve made it even easier to find the content that’s most relevant to you:
If you’re a Careers Leader, you’ll find that most of the resources on this site are specifically designed to help you. However, if you’re still not sure where to start, or have questions that you can’t find answers to, we’re here to help:
We’re currently shining a spotlight on Gatsby Benchmark 1 and how it can help Careers Leaders establish a structured careers programme in their school, special school or college. Here are all the key resources you need:
Journey/roadmap
Make sure everyone knows which way you’re heading: ensure all stakeholders understand your careers programme by using these templates to present it in a visual way.
New CDI Framework
Over the last nine months the CDI Community of Interest for Careers Education has been working to reimagine and redevelop the popular Framework for Careers, Employability and Enterprise Education.
Gatsby Benchmark toolkit – colleges
Identify what ‘good’ looks like across all eight Gatsby Benchmarks, see useful case studies, and follow practical suggestions for putting the benchmarks into practice.
Example evaluations
Improve your planning activity with our quality-assured example evaluation forms – designed for all stakeholders and fully editable to meet your needs.
Example strategic action plan
Develop your own strategic action plan by using this excellent example as a guide – written by the Careers Lead at Walker Riverside Academy.
Soham Village College careers website
Looking for valuable careers information that’s targeted at students, parents, staff and employers too? This handy website will help.
We’re continually adding resources and improving our directory so that you’ve got everything you need to deliver world-class careers education. Here’s what’s hot off the press:
Employers: The Careers and Enterprise Company's brand guidelines
This one pager supports you in understanding the guidelines around the CEC brand
Employers: Enterprise Adviser microsite
Your experience matters.
Help schools and colleges shape futures by becoming an Enterprise Adviser
Employers: Why Volunteer to be an Enterprise Adviser
Working with a local school or college, your role as an Enterprise Adviser can help support pathways into your industry and shape young people's futures.
You can help bridge the gap between the world of work and education, working with the Careers Leader and wider senior leaders of the school or college to create opportunities for young people.
The Careers & Enterprise Company
Our mission is to prepare and inspire young people for the fast-changing world of work. Therefore, our role is to link schools and colleges to employers and help them deliver world-class careers support. We achieve this by building networks, supporting Careers Leaders and backing the Gatsby Benchmarks.