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Find out more about how we can support educators and employers to come together to improve careers education and support young people.

Tools for educators
Are you a school or college leader looking to improve careers guidance? Explore a range of useful resources to support your school or college to provide good-quality career guidance.

About the Careers Benchmarks
Through six international visits, analysis of good practice in English schools and a comprehensive review of current literature, a set of eight benchmarks covering different dimensions of good career guidance was identified.

Information for employers
Are you a business that wants to work with schools and young people to support future careers? Find out more about how skills and employability are key to bringing more and better jobs to the North East.
About North East Ambition
North East Ambition is a region-wide initiative dedicated to ensuring every young person has access to high-quality careers guidance, technical education, and meaningful pathways into employment. Through North East Ambition our role is to bring educators and employers together we believe that meaningful collaboration between education and industry is key to unlocking potential, raising aspirations, and tackling inequality.
- Writing a CV
- Getting work experience
- Choosing a career
- Finding an apprenticeship
- Building workplace skills
- Finding your passion
- Understanding the labour market
- Preparing for the world of work