| Recognising outstanding organisations providing career development services whether for young people or adults. The award recognises the organisation’s commitment to professionalism, continuous development of their team, and adherence to the Code of Ethics to offer clients high quality, impartial and expert careers support. Organisations can be of any size and need to demonstrate the impact of their approach on their delivery for clients. |
Career Connect
In 25/26, we reached more than 120,000 people (up on 107,375) with our strategy to bring impartial, informed careers information to more people especially the most vulnerable; design tailored services that genuinely meet need; train the next generation of careers advisers to empower others; amplify participant/sector voices; undertake research and innovation programmes that influence policy. At the core is collaboration: with schools, local authorities, criminal justice, agencies, sector partners and academia – positioning careers as essential to the future of the public sector and economy.
The Careers People
The Careers People supports over 300 schools and colleges with high-quality, inclusive CEIAG, reaching more than 178,000 students this year. Our team of Advisors deliver impartial guidance alongside innovative digital tools, including school-branded careers newsletter, Apprenticeship Academy, career tutor programme, and an online community for over 1,000 careers professionals. Our products strengthen provision, improve access, and raise aspiration. Through a blend of expertise and innovation, we are transforming how careers education is delivered and experienced.
Progress Careers
Progress Careers delivers high-quality, personalised careers guidance that transforms outcomes for young people while raising standards across the profession. Supporting more than 56,000 young people across over 100 schools, we combine expert Level 6 and 7-qualified advisers, innovative data intelligence and strong partnerships to achieve outstanding outcomes, including confirmed NEET figures of just 2.5%. With 99% of schools rating our service good or excellent, we also invest in the future careers workforce through apprenticeships, placements and continuous professional development
