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.

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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.

 

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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.

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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.​

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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.

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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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10X Challenge from Young Enterprise

The 10X Challenge, from Young Enterprise, is a free national enterprise programme providing young people, aged 11-19, with first-hand experience of starting their own business with a £10 pledge in four weeks, entering exciting competitions along the way!   This year’s challenge will take place from the 29th April to 24th May 2024.

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Accenture Digital Skills

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.
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Amazing Apprenticeships Resources

Amazing Apprenticeships is a leading organisation in the education sector, working with schools, colleges and employers, tackling misconceptions and promoting the benefits of apprenticeships and technical education.

They work closely with the Department for Education and a wide range of other partners and stakeholder organisations in England and internationally, to ensure that more individuals and businesses can access the benefits of apprenticeships.

Animated film explaining what apprenticeships are and their benefits, watch here! 

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BCS - Tech Careers Quiz

Developed by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT 

Looking to spark excitement about tech careers? Look no further than the BCS careers quiz! It's a fun and interactive way to explore potential career pathways in the tech industry.