Author: HULL, Vanessa

GLOUCESTERSHIRE CAREERS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2026
Careers Leaders, Coordinators and Advisers

Benchmark 5: Encounters with employers and employees
A meaningful encounter will:
have a clear purpose, which is shared with the employer and young person
be underpinned by learning outcomes that are appropriate to the needs of the young people
have opportunities for two-way interactions between the young person and the employer
be followed by time for the young person to reflect on the insights, knowledge or skills gained through the encounter

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Benchmark 6: Experiences of workplaces
A meaningful experience will:
have a clear purpose, which is shared with the employer and young person
be underpinned by learning outcomes that are appropriate to the needs of the young people
involve extensive two-way interactions between the young person and employees
include opportunities for young people to meet a range of different people from the workplace
include opportunities for young people to perform a task set by the employer or to produce a piece of work relevant to that workplace
include the employer providing feedback to the young person about their work
be followed by time for the young person to reflect on the insights, knowledge or skills gained through the encounter

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Find the CEC suggested universal Learning Outcomes here: Learning Outcomes Resource

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