Recognising excellent new products, resources and technologies that have had an impact in the past year – whether in work with clients, supporting practitioners or advancing the profession more generally. The award is for new innovations, rather than existing and ongoing services, and is open to individuals and organisations. |
Gyrfa Cymru / Careers Wales Future Jobs Wales is an innovative, bilingual labour market information tool developed by Careers Wales. It helps customers, practitioners and stakeholders understand current and future job opportunities in Wales by transforming complex LMI into accessible, localised intelligence across 16 key industries and 4 regions of Wales. Powered by Lightcast data and best practice in user research, FJW supports informed career decisions, curriculum delivery and policy plans. Strong analytics, endorsement and increasing use is modernising how LMI is understood and applied in Wales. |
Sparsholt College and CareerChatUK FutureTrack is a unique AI companion designed to support Further Education student and career progression, co-designed by Sparsholt College Group and CareerChatUK - an award-winning careers guidance and technology specialist. Through an anonymous, interactive careers chat, FE students explore their interests, strengths and ambitions to create a personalised, shareable progression plan. The platform encourages informed career decision-making, signposts opportunities, resources and next steps, and seamlessly connects digital careers planning with career guidance from a qualified careers adviser. |
Springpod In 2025, Springpod launched a new suite of Work Experience Simulations, an AI-powered Interview Skills Coach, and Employability Skills modules. These innovations offer short, task-based, employer-designed experiences that develop real skills, build confidence, and produce evidenced outcomes. Since September 2025, 435,186 learners from 6,466 institutions have engaged with these experiences. In 2025, we generated GBP325 million of social value; independently verified at a 45.6:1 return on investment. Together, these tools are transforming what is possible in digital career education. |
