NCLC 2025 Event resources

The National Career Leaders' Conference took place on Wednesday 18 June 2025.

To support delegates further, we are sharing some useful documents below including exhibitor information and offers, and workshop presentations.

Speakers presentations

We are grateful to our speakers for kindly sharing their presentations (only content approved for sharing is listed below).

WORKSHOP 1

What if they're the first? Breaking barriers and empowering First in Family students! Jessica Pieri, Founder & Careers Advisor, The Careers People. View presentation 

Getting parents involved in CEIAG. Janet Colledge, Careers Education Consultant, Outstanding Careers. View presentation 

Using the Internal Leadership Review (ILR) to go 'beyond Gatsby'. Jo Saward, Trust Lead for Careers and Employability, Creative Education Trust. View presentation 

WORKSHOP 2

Supporting disabled students to find roles where they can thrive. Anna Masefield, Account Manager and Talent Match Manager, Evenbreak & Jane Hatton, Founder/CEO, Evenbreak. View presentation 

Gatsby Benchmark 6 - A different way of approaching work experience with success for all stakeholders! Catherine Carruthers, National Careers Lead, Formerly of Astrea Academy Trust. View presentation 

Driving careers impact through effective use of data. Marie Jobson, Senior Manager: EDT, CEC & Mike Britland, Consultant, CEC. View presentation

WORKSHOP 3

Empowering Parents: Enhancing Career Education Through Effective Engagement. Jack O'Keefe, Area Manager, Unifrog. View presentation 

Expert Guides - the key role Careers Advisers play in tying the Gatsby Benchmarks together. Leighton Collins, Careers Leader, Meadowhead School. View presentation 

Effective Transitions: Supporting disadvantaged young people to sustained post 16 destinations. Siobhan Neary, Head of iCeGS and Professor of Career Development Practice, University of Derby & Patrice Etienne, Head Of Programmes - Inclusion, Thinkforward. View presentation 

Variety is the spice of work experience! How to maximise your students engagement with a range of employers/sectors - SWR's Futures Days. Tanith Lynham, Deputy Headteacher, SWR. View presentation 

WORKSHOP 4

Unlocking sustainable and strategic careers leadership. Alexandra Chapel, Careers Hub Officer, West of England Combined Authority. View presentation