Resources
Discover best practices for work experience, careers events, case studies, and more — all designed to help connect students with real-world opportunities and inspire future pathways.
Explore a selection of links offering guidance on engaging with careers education. Find advice on providing work experience, hosting careers events, and partnering with schools to inspire the next generation.
The 2024-25 Employer Engagement Plan, designed to strengthen links between Island businesses and schools is now live. Community input is welcome to ensure the plan’s successful Island-wide rollout.
For Schools
The Gatsby Benchmarks
The Gatsby Benchmarks are a set of eight standards for good career guidance in schools and colleges, designed to ensure that students receive high-quality career education. Developed by the Gatsby Foundation, these benchmarks provide a framework for schools to improve their careers programs and better prepare students for the world of work.
Teacher Encounter Resource
A meaningful encounter between teachers and employers/employees allows educators to deepen their knowledge of different sectors, career paths, and opportunities available to students at key transition points. These resources, developed by the Careers & Enterprise Company, are designed to support the creation of such valuable experiences.
Example Strategic Careers Plan
https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/resources/example-strategic-careers-plan-link-school-ap
Primary School Career Resources
https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/resources/primary-career-resources
For Businesses
Teacher Encounters – Resources for Employers
This resource from the Careers and Enterprise Company helps to supports teacher encounters with employers, offering insights into career pathways and real-world applications of their subjects in the workplace.
https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/resources/teacher-encounters-resources-employers
Reinventing Work Experience with Hertfordshire Careers Hub
This video from the Hertfordshire Careers Hub showcases a brilliant pilot exploring new, sustainable ways to deliver workplace experiences.
For support from the Solent Careers Hub, please contact Ekine Fernadez-Lane
Teacher Encounters – Resources for Employers
This resource from the Careers and Enterprise Company helps to supports teacher encounters with employers, offering insights into career pathways and real-world applications of their subjects in the workplace.
https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/resources/teacher-encounters-resources-employers