Our Impact (September 2025)

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96%

Of secondary schools and colleges are now members of Careers Hubs supporting progress against the Gatsby Benchmarks.

2x

Young people more than twice as likely to report awareness of apprenticeships between Year 7 and Year 11 (up to 79%, almost on par with A-levels).

1,390

Employers have self-assessed against the Employer Standards to date.

£300m

Saved each year due to the reduction in young people being NEET alone.

Latest News

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AI is reshaping early careers: what it means for employers and young people

19 May 2026

AI is reshaping early careers: what it means for employers and young people
AI is no longer just a recruitment issue or a peripheral skill; it is becoming a central force, shaping job design, skills, and expectations. While students often fear AI will reduce entry-level opportunities, our evidence suggests re-shaping rather than replacement. 
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18 May 2026

From classroom to career: why confidence shapes girls’ futures

A young person can be bright, capable and full of potential, but if she does not yet know how to speak about her strengths, navigate a process, or picture herself in a certain room, industry or role, she may never take the next step. This matters because confidence is often what turns ability into action. 

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18 May 2026

A joined-up system for young people and business: why now matters most

From policy to practice: how employers, educators and CEC can scale careers education, support SEND learners and build future talent pipelines.

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05 May 2026

From uncertainty to confidence: Preparing young people with SEND for work

Young people with SEND need to know not only that support exists, but what that support looks like in practice. We need to be shown how to advocate for ourselves: how to say, “I struggle with this,” without fear, and to ask, “What could this role look like for me?” Many of us don’t lack ambition; we lack the language and confidence to express our needs.

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Let's make it work

Every young person should have the chance to find their best next step. Modern work experience is central to that - giving learners the skills, confidence and insight to thrive. 

Explore our podcast series, practical resources and inspiring case studies shaping a fairer, more inclusive future for all learners.
Modern work experience. Let's make it work.

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Statutory guidance on careers

In May 2025 DfE published updated statutory guidance for schools, and guidance for further education colleges, sixth form colleges and  ITPs.

The guidance supported the updated Gatsby Benchmarks going live in September 2025 and supports the Government's ambition to introduce a guarantee of two weeks’ worth of work experience for every young person.

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Careers Impact System Statement (1)

Careers Impact System

The Careers Impact System is a process that drives continuous improvement in the quality of careers education in schools and colleges.

It’s a systematic approach to raising standards, provides confidence in and an assurance of quality to the education policy community and is directly linked to wider school improvement.

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The Careers & Enterprise Academy

The Careers & Enterprise Academy is the new online home of careers leadership for Careers Leaders and all those who work with them to plan and deliver strategic, progressive careers programmes.

 

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