The evidence on careers events. What works?
Outside of work experience, careers events are the employer-led careers activity most participated in by young people in the UK. But what does the evidence say about these events?
What works
Understanding the careers cold spots 2016
We recognise that young people in some areas have a greater need of career support. Building on our 2015 analysis, this research helps understand these areas and how to direct efforts in this space.
What works in careers and enterprise?
The 'What Works' report deepens our understanding of the best ways to support young people with careers and enterprise provision.
Mapping disengagement
Evidence suggests that disengagement in young people can respond well to interventions such as mentoring. Mapping disengagement helps to target careers and enterprise provision on areas of need.
Effective employer mentoring
This research can support anyone interested in delivering effective mentoring - the key to creating a powerful connection between employers and young people in education.
Moments of Choice
Too often young people are asked to think about careers without any real sense of what a job entails. The 'Moments of Choice' research helps us to understand how young people make career decisions.
Prioritisation indicators 2015 (Cold Spots)
This research looks at a combination of deprivation, employer engagement and outcome measures to represent young people’s needs for careers and enterprise support as a heat map across the country.