Careers Education at First Rung

Vision Statement

Our students benefit from a supportive environment where they can explore their future, develop employability skills, increase their awareness of career opportunities and gain valuable experiences with employers and workplaces. 

Our Commitment to Careers Education

At First Rung, we are committed to providing every learner with high-quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) and meaningful work-related learning opportunities. We believe every young person deserves access to impartial careers guidance that helps them make informed decisions about their future. 

The Gatsby Benchmarks

Our careers programme is built around the eight Gatsby Benchmarks: 

A stable careers programme  

1. Learning from career and labour market information  

2. Addressing the needs of each learner  

3. Linking curriculum learning to careers  

4. Encounters with employers and employees  

5. Experiences of workplaces  

6. Encounters with further and higher education  

7. Personal guidance