1. Why do we need Career Colleges? The labour market skills shortage The proven benefits of technical and vocational training as a route to employment- sector-led approach Clear employer-endorsed brand with real jobs for learners Toolkit for Career Colleges based on what works to prepare learners for work

2. The connection is obvious

3. What is a Career College Serving young people… Imagines your are 14,15,16… - preparing and serving food supervised by a Michelin Star chef - designing an App for your iPhone, commissioned - helping to build a new landmark building for London This would not happen in your average school. Career Colleges are about preparing young people for real jobs.

4. Why a Career Colleges? 1.We have the best intelligence on exemplary practice in 14 to 19 education, and invest in R&D to maintain this 2.Clear employer-endorsed brand with real jobs for learners 3.Industry standard resources and systems, without the commercial price tag, for T&L and effective communication with stakeholders 4.Work directly with employers, political and other key stakeholders to support cause

5. THE CORE OFFER

6. Priority markets: 14 –16 vocational pathways 16 –18 vocational pathways 16 + Apprenticeships Programmes for youth unemployed NEETs Priority markets: 14 –16 vocational pathways 16 –18 vocational pathways 16 + Apprenticeships Programmes for youth unemployed NEETs Priority Sectors: Creative Digital / Tech Construction Hospitality & Catering Cross-sector skills/ professions Health and Social Care Food processing Skills (including maths, English, employability and enterprise) Priority Sectors: Creative Digital / Tech Construction Hospitality & Catering Cross-sector skills/ professions Health and Social Care Food processing Skills (including maths, English, employability and enterprise) Branding Career Colleges Employers Industry bodies Government endorsed MUST serve local community Qualifications Update and customise Branding Career Colleges Employers Industry bodies Government endorsed MUST serve local community Qualifications Update and customise The core offer Accredited industry led 14 to 19 education which ensures learners are work ready

7. THE COMPLETE OFFER

8. Preparing for the future… Creative & critical thinking- developing independence Future industry needs Workplace practices in education