Careers information resources
Great careers information and resources support informed decision making for young people and adults throughout their career journey.
Young people and adults need reliable information to help them make choices at different points in their life and career.
The Professional Services Team at C+K produces a range of resources designed to support these career, learning and life decisions.
C+K resources also support schools and colleges with meeting Gatsby Benchmarks.
The resources are available for schools and colleges that contract with C+K, and can also be purchased through our shop.
For more information on our careers resources please contact Joel Robinson, Business Development Manager, on 01484 242000 or email enquiries@ckcareers.co.uk
Leaflets and posters
Career Ideas
Career Ideas is a PDF set of 20 A4 posters. The set covers a range of subjects studied at key stage 4, providing ideas of careers linked to each subject. In addition, each poster includes simple facts related to the jobs listed, such as skill requirements, working patterns and labour market information.
This resource is aimed at students in key stage 3 and 4, and meets Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 3 and 4.
Apprenticeships in...
Apprenticeships in... is a PDF set of 20 double-sided A4 leaflets. The set includes 5 leaflets providing general information about apprenticeships (eg how to find apprenticeship vacancies, how to apply for an apprenticeship), and 15 leaflets that are sector-specific, from agriculture and animal care through to transport and logistics. The sector-specific leaflets include information on skills and qualifications, up-to-date labour market information and more.
This resource is for students in key stage 4 and above, and meets Gatsby Benchmarks 1, 2 and 3.
Job Facts
Job Facts is a PDF set of 20 double-sided leaflets, providing simple information about jobs in a range of sectors including animal care, building, social care and more. Each leaflet provides examples of jobs in the sector, typical day-to-day tasks and progression tasks. There is also an action plan for students to complete when leaflets are printed out.
For below level 2 learners, this resource meets Gatsby Benchmarks 2 and 3.
Jobsearch - Hints and Tips
Jobsearch Hints and Tips is a PDF set of 10 double-sided A4 leaflets. The set provides information about all aspects of looking for job and apprenticeship vacancies and making applications. The topics covered include finding a job or apprenticeship, the skills employers look for, and writing a CV. Some of the leaflets also include templates that can be filled in when printed out.
These leaflets are suitable for students in key stage 4 and above, and meet Gatsby Benchmarks 2 and 3.
HE Ideas
HE Ideas are available as a PDF set of A4 posters or double-sided leaflets. The set covers 22 A level and level 3 vocational subjects, providing ideas of higher education courses linked to each level 3 subject, and includes information on how to apply for higher education courses, deciding what and where to study, and more.
Aimed at students in Year 11 and level 3 learners, these leaflets/posters meet Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 3 and 4.
Labour Market Information (LMI) posters
LMI posters provide information about 10 key sectors of the economy, and are available in PDF format. Each poster includes a brief introduction to the sector, examples of jobs, simple statistics about likely opportunities in each sector, and more.
For students in key stage 4 and above, this resource meets Gatsby Benchmarks 2 and 3.
"Thanks for the posters, they are awesome and so relevant to us as a FE college"
Careers Coordinator, FE College
Digital career resources
Job Explorer Database (Jed) careers program
Jed is a careers program that includes a comprehensive database of careers information, quizzes and factsheets, covering a wide range of career-related topics.
Jed has information on over 850 jobs and more than 2,500 career titles, presented in a clear way for students of all abilities. It includes more than 340 high-quality video case studies.
The career quizzes in Jed provide job ideas matched to students' interests and talents. Students choosing their options in key stage 3 can use the subject quiz to find which jobs are linked to their favourite subjects.
Supporting resources for teachers and careers leaders such as lesson plans, teacher notes and worksheets, help students to get the most out of Jed.
A subscription to Jed also includes access to First Jed, a program designed for young users and those with lower ability levels. First Jed is popular with primary and special schools.
Jed supports Gatsby Benchmarks 1, 2, 3 and 4, with various licensing options available.
MyDirections online careers platform
MyDirections is a personal online careers platform for young people, with specially tailored careers information and careers education activities.
The platform is designed for use by young people from Year 7 up to the age of 19, and includes articles and activities relevant to each stage of career planning. Every user has their own login and password, and completes a self assessment about their career ideas when they first log in. This then generates content on MyDirections based on their interests.
In addition to careers information, MyDirections includes a CV builder and a series of interactive career activities tailored to each year group. Whilst working through the different activities, learners answer reflective questions with their answers stored on the system, helping them to build their careers knowedge and develop their areas of interest.
There is also a World of Work section on MyDirections, which includes a range of work experience activities for students as well as employer profiles providing an insight into what it is like working for different companies and some of the roles available.
Advisers and career leaders have access to the administration area of MyDirections, enabling them to review resources, run reports and monitor the career activities students have undertaken.
Labour Market Information Newsletter
Labour Market & Careers News
We publish copies of our Labour Market & Careers News 6 times a year. It includes the latest information and news on C+K careers (news and event information), as well as looking at local and national careers professional issues and policy changes, schools, colleges and education information, and employment and training news. If you would like to receive a free copy of the latest edition and sign up for future copies, please email marketing@ckcareers.org.uk
For more information about our resources please visit our shop, or contact Joel Robinson, Business Development Manager, on 01484 242000 or contact us using the details below.
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