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IAG Training and Consultancy

CXL provides a range of training products that support the development of Careers and Employment Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) expertise in the workforce:                                                            

Tailored CEIAG training packages - Aimed to enhance the knowledge and understanding of present and future developments in education and training and the benefits for 14-19 year olds. The tailored training package demonstrates how to relate this knowledge to the support and guidance offered to young people and their parents to help them to make realistic decisions

Developing Your Careers Specialism – A CPD programme in Careers Guidance designed to raise the knowledge and confidence of IAG professionals. The programme is accredited at Level 5 in Advice and Guidance

 E-Portfolio – An online CPD tool created for IAG professionals designed to boost the effectiveness of workforce development programmes   

Diploma in Career Education – An accredited CPD programme for education professionals involved in the coordination or delivery of careers education and guidance

 

CXL also offers consultancy to organisations aimed to enhance their Careers Advice offering:

CEIAG Consultancy for Schools - A Consultancy Session for schools to develop their Careers Education and Information, Advice and Guidance Curriculum, to benchmark their Careers Education & Information, Advice and Guidance curriculum against new statutory guidance in order to identify areas for development.  ( Download PDF )

Labour Market Intelligence Training -  Provides the IAG professionals with up to date information on what job opportunities are realistic for young people in the current economic climate

Special Needs Assessment Tool -  Helping IAG professionals to devise a policy and provide effective advice to those with special needs

Customised Review and Assessment – An assessment of how fit for purpose your organisation is at meeting the demands of the latest IAG and CEIAG policies. The consultancy will work with you to create an action plan of how to address gaps identified

For more information on CEIAG development or consultancy work, contact Janice Clarke on 01772 642448 or email Janice.clarke@cxl-uk.com

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IAG Training and Consultancy

Careers Consultancy for Schools (PDF)

Info on a Consultancy Session for schools to develop their Careers Education and Information, Advice and Guidance Curriculum.

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What can we do for you?

Via provides a full range of programmes and services for schools / colleges and training providers. All services are designed to equip students with the employability skills, motivation, inspiration and advice needed to progress into the world of work or higher education.

Our services are bespoke and can be designed around your school or college. All activities are mapped to the curriculum and provide and OFSTED audit route of evidence, following DFE recommendations.

About Via

Via is a social business based in Lancashire. 

Via's purpose is to improve skills and reduce unemployment. 

Via helps people to move forward in work and life and helps employers to develop their business and their workforce.

Via is owned by Lancashire County Council, Blackpool Council and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.

Via works with public, private and third sector organisations to deliver a range of products and services and careers information, advice and guidance for young people and adults, and business training and support for workforce development, redundancy transition and business growth.