The CEC has developed a framework of nine standards designed to help employers evaluate and improve their careers education outreach. This initiative aims to inspire young people and prepare them for successful careers.

What's involved?

Employers are encouraged to use an online self-assessment tool that allows them to:

• Assess their current activities
• Benchmark against sector and national averages
• Track progress over time
• Improve their outreach efforts

The framework provides a simple yet effective way for employers to ask the right questions, assess impact, and enhance performance.

What will you get after the self-assessment?

Employers receive a comprehensive report with results and recommendations, an evidence pack for each standard, case studies, and curated resources to improve the quality of their careers education outreach.

Key Standards:

1. Inspire Young People: Provide meaningful opportunities and raise awareness of career pathways.
2. Evaluate and Improve: Continuously assess and enhance outreach activities.
3. Be Inclusive: Ensure diversity and inclusivity in the workforce.
4. Prepare for Careers: Equip young people with essential skills and prepare them for application processes.

Discover all nine Employer Standards here >

Who’s using the tool?

Over 1,000 employers have used the self-assessment tool, with a significant number planning to improve based on their findings. The tool has been particularly popular in sectors such as professional, scientific, and technical services, manufacturing, and construction.

Free webinar to learn more

Join a webinar on July 15th to hear from employers who have used the Employer Standards framework and self-assessment tool to review and improve the quality of their careers education outreach. Hear about the changes they have made and the benefits they are seeing for their outreach and for young people. Book your place here.

Next Steps:

Employers are encouraged to undertake the self-assessment to manage and assess the impact of their outreach activities.

Learn more about how employers can work with the Careers and Enterprise Company to improve the futures of young people.