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
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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
Please find below a number of resources which will support you in promoting the wide range of technical education pathways which are available for young people. The resources (created in partnership with the Association of Employment and Learning Providers - AELP) are designed for careers colleagues to use to explain these pathways to young people as well as promoting the wider work of the Training Provider (ITP) sector.
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LMI Update Template for KS4 students
An editable resource designed to be populated by Careers Leaders to reflect local information, to be given to KS4 students before their 1:1 guidance sessions.
LMI for all - Skillsometer
Skillsometer has been designed for those who are not sure what jobs they may be interested in. Thinking about skills, interests and the ways these can link to jobs can be a helpful first step in identifying possible future jobs.
LMI for all - Careerometer
Careerometer can be used to explore and compare key information about occupations, help you learn about different occupations and identify potential careers.
LMI fact sheets – Tees Valley example
Help students and parents understand the different sectors of growth in the Tees Valley area – or use the template as a guide to display key information within other LEP areas.
LLEP Employer Engagement Guide
Developed by the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership the purpose of this guide is to help your school or college to build long-lasting relationships with local businesses to enhance the interventions your students receive throughout their time at your establishment.
Compass+
With our free Compass+ tool you can benchmark, manage, track and report on your school's careers provision at individual student level.
British Beauty Council: Future Talent Programme
The British Beauty Council, STEM Learning and Careers and Enterprise are collaborating to develop the first dedicated beauty-related resource for secondary schools, showcasing and demonstrating the enriching careers across the beauty and STEM sector. The films below highlight opportunities in cosmetic science, fragrance, sustainability and technology.
Careers Education Resources: Apprenticeships and Technical Education
A range of e-learning bitesize resources supporting educators and careers leaders to inspire students to choose technical education and apprenticeships as prestigious career pathways. With a focus on STEM, future skills and priority skill areas, whether it’s general TVET careers education and information you are looking to provide, or sector and industry specific, our module and video resources are easy to use and take between 25-45 minutes to complete.
Neurodivergence flowchart/worksheet
A flowchart showing the decisions a young person may make, considering whether or not they are neurodivergent, on their journey towards a job interview. This is available as an A4 worksheet and an A3 poster.
Key worker Activities
Developed by the team at Inspiring Worcestershire Careers Hub this resource focuses on Key Workers.
Key Facts About Independent Training Providers - 2021
The Key Stats 2021 publication contains a useful and informative overview of the Independent Training Provider sector and has been provided by the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP).
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.
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.