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Personal Details

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Mobile Number *

Telephone Number

Address Information

Street Address *

City *

County *

Country *

Postcode *

Application Section

A requirement of our Youth Advisory Group is that you have to be between the ages of 14-25 (as of 1st September 2025)- please confirm that you meet this requirement. *

Which stage of your educational/ employment journey are you currently? *

If stated 'Other' above, please explain.

Before completing your application, please read the application pack to ensure you fully understand the role. Then please answer the following questions. If you would like to answer these questions as a voice recording or video, please select ‘yes’. Please note after pressing submit, there will be a short delay when receiving the link to submit a video application. If you have not received the link within 12 hours, please email youthvoice@careersandenterprise.co.uk. *

Please note: If you’ve chosen to submit a video application, you must click ‘Submit Application’ first. This will trigger the email with the video submission link to be sent to you.

1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your experience with education and/or employment. (Guide word count- approx. 200 words or 1-2 paragraphs) You might want to mention any education you’ve had (like school, college, uni, apprenticeships, home schooling) – whether you enjoyed it or not. You can also talk about any employment, work experience or if you're currently not in education or employment. We’re interested in all pathways and how your experiences might shape your perspective in the Youth *

2. Why do you think careers support is important/valuable? (Guide word count- approx. 200 words or 1-2 paragraphs) Tell us about any experiences you might have had (or not had!), especially those that have influenced or supported your decision making when thinking about your career journey. *

3. What changes could we make to help all young people feel career-ready? (Guide word count- approx. 200 words or 1-2 paragraphs) Feel free to share any ideas you have – big or small. Our vision is for the careers system to be inclusive and accessible to all young people. *

4.What motivates you to join the Youth Advisory Group (YAG)? (Guide word count- approx. 200 words or 1-2 paragraphs) You can share any personal experiences, skills, or interests that you think would make you a great addition to the group. You don’t need formal experience — skills like teamwork, communication, creativity, problem-solving, passion, curiosity (and many more!) are all valuable. *

Additional Questions

Do you have the right to work in the UK? * Yes No

Do you have any criminal convictions? * Yes No

If Yes, please give details

If your role requires, do you give your consent to undertake a DBS check? * Yes No

Equal Opportunities

At the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging. We know that engagement at work relies on feeling included and valued. Inclusion is both a choice and a practice, for us as an organisation and for individuals within our team. We aim to drive inclusion through every aspect of our work and we understand that diverse teams are essential for innovative careers education and are central to our mission and impact. CEC values the visible and invisible qualities that makes each member of our team who they are.

If you require any support during our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@careersandenterprise.co.uk

To which gender identity do you most identify?

What is your age range?

Relationship Status

What is your nationality?

What is your ethnicity? (Please choose the most appropriate option to indicate your cultural background)

Other (please specify)

What is your religion or belief?

Other (please specify)

Do you consider yourself to have a disability as defined in the Equality Act 2010?

If you have a medical condition, the Equality Act 2010 requires employers to make reasonable adjustments to the job content or working environment. To achieve this, we need to know whether you are covered. Definition of Disability: “A physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities in a non-work environment.”

What is your sexual orientation? (As defined in the Equality Act 2010)

Other (please specify)

Declaration

I hereby certify that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge *

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