Employer engagement

Developed from the original Toolkit from the Gatsby Foundation, this toolkit is based on research exploring how institutions can best support parents to help young people make informed careers and education decisions. It includes colour coded identifiers to help you find the right support, wherever you are on your parental engagement journey. 

Careers Leader Induction: Free Online Learning

Guided Learning Hours: 2-4 hours

A detailed guide for employers on strategies to support employees who are neurodiverse. Evidence based ideas and suggested adjustments so that all employees can thrive and add value to their workplace.

My Employment Passport, winner of the CDI's Post-16 Career Programme of the Year 2022, is a 30-module course that raises the employment aspirations for young people with additional needs whilst inspiring their teachers, tutors, supporters, parents, and future employers too. 

Created by Open Study College, this resource comprises a collection of career guides for those looking to explore their employment options.

Raise aspirations and improve personal development within students by using this mentoring programme, which has been developed by the Heart of the South West (HOTSW).    

This resource has been developed by Accenture (national) and is offered on a free learning basis.

A collaborative, peer to peer learning tool building the digital skills needed to stand out in today’s workplace:

• Bite-sized, animated videos presented by digital experts
• 110+ animated bitesize videos with content covering 7 digital courses presented by Accenture digital experts
• Innovative use of social media tools to facilitate peer to peer learning
• CPD accredited certificate received for completing the modules.

This resource was created by AET to equip parents to have informed career conversations with their child by providing ongoing access to resources, guidance and key sources of information that will support them. 

Developed by The ASK programme, funded by the Department for Education, these resources support parents understanding.

This is a template resource that can be adapted locally to help Careers Hub support their institutions to prepare for an ITP encounter.

The following webinars have been created to support Careers Leaders to create a strategic careers plan and build a progressive careers programme.

The webinars should be used in conjunction with the Strategic Carers Plan and Building a Stable and Progressive Careers Programme guidance documents.

The Black Country Careers Hub have developed a number of resources to support those working with young people with SEND in the different settings.  Many of these resources are featured in the My Skills My Future programme.