Training Providers
We work closely with sector colleagues and sector bodies to ensure our support is tailored and differentiated to meet your needs.
Sector Share - Click here to access the sector page to support training providers around careers education.
‘Being able to draw on the work of CEC and its members and partners, and with the focus on Training Providers, has brought some rich ideas and connections that will further enhance the careers’ work in our settings.’ Simon Ashton, Assistant Principal, Nacro
FES Connect
‘FES Connect’ is a national community for Post 16 careers leaders and practitioners, supporting development and sharing of best practice to ensure every learner is supported to find their next best step.
An opportunity to share examples of what's working well across the country in careers education via online seminars, newsletters showcasing best practice and an FES Connect chat board.
Click here to register.
Introduction to Careers Leadership for Training Providers
This short course supports thinking around what careers means in an institution. This online course is intended to support with the development of foundational knowledge and understanding in preparation for supporting all learners around careers education.
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Apprenticeship Guide
“Effective Approaches to Careers Guidance for Apprentices” sets out to show how the Gatsby Benchmarks can be an excellent framework for colleges and training providers to create modern, 21st century careers education for apprentices.
Compass
Compass is a free digital product that helps you quickly and easily evaluate your careers provision against the eight Gatsby Benchmarks.
Compass is available to secondary schools, special schools, sixth forms, colleges, PRU’s and ITPs in England.
PGA in Careers Leadership
This post-graduate Level 7 course has been developed by the Career Studies Unit (CSU) at the University of Warwick. In successfully completing the course and the assignment, you will gain a Postgraduate Award (30 credits at level 7) in Careers Leadership.
Making encounters meaningful: support for providers
This resource is for providers who deliver encounters in schools, special schools and colleges to support students with learning about all pathways.
In the context of the provider access legislation, a provider is an organisation that offers approved technical education qualifications or their representative, for example an FE college or training provider. The purpose of the resource is to enable providers to effectively engage with schools, special schools and colleges to deliver encounters that have an impact on students and are aligned with the institution’s wider careers education programme.
Technical Education Pathways Resource
These resources will support you in promoting the wide range of technical education pathways which are available for young people.
Created in partnership with the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), these resources are designed to explain the pathways available to young people as well as promoting the wider work of the Training Provider (ITP) sector.
Careerscope - Hospitality Industry Hub
CareerScope is your one-stop-shop for all things careers in the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Industry.
Our mission is to support people from all backgrounds and ages, attract talent towards the industry, and ultimately, promote hospitality as a great place to work.
Whether you’re a teacher or careers advisor, a student, or a job seeker, we have resources, programmes and support available to help you reach your full potential.
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FES Connect - Films
To celebrate careers excellence in colleges, we have made a series of films celebrating innovation and variety around the country.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace- a guide for employers
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.
Career Guides - Youth Employment UK
Youth Employment UK’s Career Guides are perfect for young people to get a taste of what different careers involve, how to get into various roles, and support them with exploring options that interest them!
Speakers for Schools: Virtual and onsite work experiences
We connect young people from state secondary schools and colleges with life-changing and career-enhancing work experience opportunities with leading employers at a regional and national level.
Journey/roadmap (Learner Journey)
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.
PGA in Careers Leadership
This post-graduate Level 7 course has been developed by the Career Studies Unit (CSU) at the University of Warwick. In successfully completing the course and the assignment, you will gain a Postgraduate Award (30 credits at level 7) in Careers Leadership.
Education Landscape: A guide for Employers
Resources for employers to access a single source of truth which makes the education and skills landscape easier to navigate.
Podcast: Creative Industry
Join Emily Maguire as she hosts lively conversations with entertainment professionals from all corners of the creative industry. In each episode, Emily explores her guests’ career journeys and passions for their roles.
Example Provider Access Policy Statement
Personalise your own Provider Access Policy Statement with this helpful template designed by the Arete Learning Trust.
Example Careers Calendar of events 2024/25
This is an editable overview for an academic year of events and specific weeks across the country to support in planning events and the development of a careers education programme.
Support for students on Results Days
We have collated key advice, resource and support to help you to prepare, deliver and reflect on Results Days.
British Army Supporting Education – FREE Lesson Resources
The British Army supports education through various initiatives, including further education opportunities for students. This includes outreach activities that give an insight into military careers, STEM/PSHE education, and sponsoring cadet forces in schools.