Employer Encounters - Suggested Activities

There are several different activities that can be delivered as part of an employer encounter - check out the variety of options available.

Careers Assembly PowerPoint Template

A suggested PowerPoint template to support employers and their teams with delivering impactful careers education assemblies. 

Parent Letter Template

A letter template for parents or carers of students, inviting them to support as a ‘Careers Volunteer’.

Governor Letter Template

A letter template for governors, inviting them to support as a ‘Careers Volunteer’.

Careers Assembly Guidance 

This document supports Careers Talk Assemblies by thanking volunteers for sharing insights into their roles and organisations. It highlights the value of giving students real-world perspectives, helping to bring careers to life and deepen their understanding of the world of work.

The Careers & Enterprise Company's (CEC) Top tips for working with primary schools

Whether you’ve never engaged with Primary Schools before, or you just want a refresher for your team, you might find this document useful for activity and resource planning.

CEC Working with Employers

Bringing employers or local business people into your primary school is a great way to contextualise children’s learning.

Positive role models bring authentic experience of the workplace and help children develop their sense of self, challenge their assumptions about job roles and understand who they can become.

Employer Encounter Feedback Form

Providing employer encounter feedback in careers education is important for employers because it helps them understand the impact of their engagement with students. Feedback offers insights into how effectively their messages are received, highlights strengths, and identifies areas for improvement.

It also enables employers to refine future interactions, ensure they are meeting the needs of young people, and strengthen their role in supporting the development of a future workforce.

Employer Letter and Email Template

This document is a template designed to help communicate with employers via letter or email. It provides a structured format for inviting, informing, and engaging employers in careers-related activities, ensuring clear and professional communication.