The Careers Leader Handbook

Description

Join Professor Tristram Hooley, co-author of The Careers Leader Handbook, for an engaging and practical web event designed for new Careers Leaders in schools.  
 
Drawing on over three decades of experience and the latest updates to the Gatsby Benchmarks, Tristram will outline the essential knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to lead and deliver an impactful careers programme. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your provision, this session will empower you to begin building a careers programme that meets statutory guidance and transforms student futures. 

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the Role of the Careers Leader Attendees will gain clarity on the responsibilities and expectations of a Careers Leader, including how to lead, manage, and coordinate a whole-school careers programme aligned with the eight Gatsby Benchmarks. 
2. Applying the Gatsby Benchmarks in Practice Attendees will explore the updated Gatsby Benchmarks and learn practical strategies for embedding them into their school’s careers provision, ensuring compliance with statutory guidance and enhancing student outcomes. 
3. Access Tools and Resources to Build an Outstanding Programme Attendees will discover key tools, resources, and planning frameworks from The Careers Leader Handbook to help them design, implement, and evaluate a high-quality careers programme tailored to their school’s context. 

Who Should Attend the Event?

New Careers Leaders and anyone wanting a refresh.

About the Author

Tristram Hooley is a researcher and writer specialising in career and career guidance. He is Professor of Career Education at the University of Derby and the Inland Norway University. He is also the author of the Adventures in Career Development blog.

Tristram’s work focuses on the intersection of career, education, technology and politics. He believes that career guidance can have a profound and positive influence on the life of individuals and help to make the world a better place. But, to make this happen, governments have to put their hands in their pockets and pay! In the light of this, much of Tristram’s work is spent helping politicians to understand why career and career guidance are so important.

He has published over 100 books, papers and articles on careers and related subjects.

Follow Tristram on X @pigironjoe or LinkedIn