About Career Mark

Career Mark has long been considered one of the most robust awards for CEIAG, 'One of England's most rigorous quality award frameworks for Careers, information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)'- David Andrews, CEG Consultant.

This has now been endorsed by The Quality in Careers Standard Board (QiCS). They announced on 22.4.13 that Career Mark is one of the first five national quality awards to be accredited.

The House of Commons Education Select Committee, in January 2013, recommended that all schools should be required to work towards a dedicated CEIAG Award which is nationally validated by QiCS.

John Hayes MP (Previously Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning) made a positive reference to careers quality awards, stating:

“I am pleased to welcome the establishment of the Quality in Careers Standard. The standard will provide national validation of the quality awards used by schools; colleges and work based learning providers to demonstrate they are offering strong support to young people through careers education, information, advice and guidance. This is a really good example of an initiative which will help providers to do their best for all their learners.”

Celebrating success

Being awarded Career Mark is a great achievement and it is only natural that you will want to publicize and celebrate your success.

It is a great way to demonstrate your achievement, your commitment to young people and your commitment to continuous improvement.

What they say about Career Mark - from Headteachers at schools which have gained the award:

‘The award is important to us; recognition matters. We want to be recognised for preparing our students well and we want our students to be recognised for being well prepared’

'We are delighted to receive the award, which is the result of good partnership working. We are confident that our students receive the careers advice and guidance that they need to prepare themselves for successful working lives. This award is in recognition of the success of our partnership in achieving this.'

'An engine for development'.

More about awards and find out who has achieved Career Mark.

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Career Mark is not just about an ‘award’ it comprises a comprehensive development toolkit for careers education, information, advice and guidance. It supports legislation, national standards and best practice in careers. It comprises:

Self assessment tools
Development framework
Online support
Expert consultancy and support
User network
Assessment
Quality award

Complete this checklist as an initial assessment of your careers guidance provision, to assist you in making a formal commitment to the Career Mark award.

When you achieve Career Mark you show the world that you are preparing your students for a successful working life, as well as meeting national requirements.