National Careers Week provides some fantastic free resources to help young people learn all about about career paths that may be of interest.
This year, National Careers Week runs from 7th to 12th March 2022, Monday to Saturday; and it is the 11th year since this annual UK event was first launched. National Careers Week was created by Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) which is a network of programmes across educational institutions in the UK to help young people build confidence and make informed decisions about next steps and early career choices.
Free National Careers Week Resources for Young People
This year’s theme is YOU! It’s about helping you take control, explore, find, learn, dream and believe in your future. Youth Employment UK are here to help you find jobs and opportunities, build skills and find employers. The great news is that these fantastic resources are available all year-round, and not just for National Careers Week.
#NAW2022 Get Involved!All of Youth Employment UK’s resources for National Careers Week are available online at no charge, making it easy to help you take steps in the right direction on your journey to the world of work, such as how to:
If you want tips, support and ideas for your next steps we’ll help you:
- LEARN with fun learning tips and free online courses.
- BELIEVE in yourself and boost your self-belief skills with our free training.
- EXPLORE your options with our career guides and student advice.
- FIND opportunities that match your location and interests!
You can also explore our Young Professional Virtual Work Experience programme and practical tips to help you get a taste of what you might enjoy doing in the world of work.
Explore Virtual Work Experience Get CV Writing Tips Get Interview Tips Explore Jobcentre Plus
Free Resources for Teachers & Careers Leaders
National Careers Week is a great time to make the most of free teaching resources to embed careers education.
Get 8 Teacher Resources for #NAW2022Of the top 8 Teachers Resources we’ve rounded up for National Careers Week, our favourites include:
- Youth Employment UK’s Virtual Work Experience Programme which aims to introduce your students to the world of work. They can watch a series of videos and complete activities in workbooks that can either be filled online or downloaded into print format.
- Preparing for Your Future, which is a free digital programme to help students aged 14-16 to better understand what to expect from the world of work and how to start building relevant skills in school and beyond.
Connect With Us on Social Media #NCW2022
The official hashtag for this year’s National Careers Week is #NCW2022 which you can search for on our social media channels to help you explore what’s on offer.
