Inspiring Careers Programme
Supporting learning providers in England to prepare students for their future
What is the Inspiring Careers Programme?
Through our Inspiring Careers Programme, we work with schools and colleges in England to deliver high-quality careers education and work experience opportunities to students.
Careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG)
Our professionally qualified Careers Advisers help your students to understand different career pathways, tailoring support to individual needs.
Work experience
We support your students to secure meaningful work experience placements, engaging with suitable employers and helping students prepare and reflect.
Helping you achieve the Quality in Careers Standard
EDT is a licensed awarding body for the Quality in Careers Standard, helping schools and colleges achieve this in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks.
Why choose EDT’s Inspiring Careers Programme?
Students supported by our professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Our Careers Advisers are qualified to a minimum of Level 6 and undertake continuing professional development to maintain their knowledge and skills.
Experiences that build skills for life
Activities like Careers Carousels and employer assemblies help learners develop communication, teamwork, resilience, and independence
Flexible, personalised support
Our programme is tailored to the needs of your school or college and its learners, with no student left behind.
Strong employer network
We work with a wide range of employers across multiple sectors, providing an exciting number of opportunities for students.
Informed by the latest labour market data
We help you deliver careers education relevant to today’s labour market.
Benefit from nearly 30 years of careers expertise
We use our longstanding experience in careers education to support you, informed by the best evidence.
What does the Inspiring Careers Programme aim to achieve?
The programme aims to ensure that young people across England can access meaningful pathways to further education or employment. We help them to not only reach a destination, but develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed throughout their working life, no matter where this takes them.
Against the backdrop of a growing number of young people in the UK who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET) – or at risk of joining this group – this work is more important than ever.
What does the programme journey look like?
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Inspiring Careers Programme cost?
We offer different packages to suit the varied types of support schools may need, so the cost depends on the package you buy. Please contact us directly for more information on the packages we offer.
How long does the Quality in Careers Standard award last?
The award will last for three years. During this period, our team will meet you annually to discuss progress since your last assessment and get you ready for reassessment.
Ready to strengthen careers education in your school or college?
Speak to our team about how the Inspiring Careers Programme can help you meet the Gatsby Benchmarks, deliver high-quality careers education, and improve outcomes for young people.
What is the Inspiring Careers Programme?
The Inspiring Careers Programme supports employers in England to engage with school and college students through meaningful careers and work-related learning activities.
In doing so, we provide young people with important opportunities to experience the world of work, helping them to make informed decisions about their future.
What can we support you to deliver?
Work experience placements
Engage with the next generation of talent and support skills development by providing a work experience placement, supported by EDT.
Employer assemblies and visits
Help students build awareness of career pathways and valued skills in the workplace, as well as first-hand insight into workplaces and industries.
Careers Carousels
Take part in a presentation day where students discover multiple career pathways and have the chance to talk to employers.
What does the Inspiring Careers Programme aim to achieve?
The programme aims to ensure that young people across England can access meaningful pathways to further education or employment. We help them to not only reach a destination, but develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed throughout their working life, no matter where this takes them.
Against the backdrop of a growing number of young people in the UK who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET) – or at risk of joining this group – this work is more important than ever.
How we work with you
We work with employers actively and collaboratively to achieve our mutual aims. Our team provides end-to-end support to help employers engage with young people through meaningful careers and work-related learning opportunities.
We’ll support you by:
- providing suitable students for work experience placements
- supplying all of the paperwork needed to host a young person
- completing the health and safety documentation
- helping with projects and meaningful activities
- arranging meetings to suit your schedule.