Careers Workshops

Helping Schools Support Every Student’s Next Step

We’re a student-led education charity supporting schools with post-16 and post-18 guidance, academic confidence, and aspirational progression – through free and affordable workshops, mentoring, and talks.

🎓 For students aged 14-18
💬 Delivered online or in-school
📘 Flexible, practical, and evidence-informed
🎯 Designed to complement your existing provision
👥 Delivered by trained university students
🎪 Aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks
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What We Offer

Our sessions are built with Gatsby Benchmarks in mind and can slot into your careers, enrichment, PSHE or sixth-form programme. Here’s what’s available right now:

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Researching Degrees & Other Options

Gatsby Benchmarks 1, 2, 7

An online workshop to help students make informed, confident choices after school – whether that’s university, apprenticeships, gap years or other routes. Includes hands-on exploration of UCAS tools, Uni Guide, and labour market information.

Ideal for Years 10-13
Adaptable to ability levels and school context
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“Speak to a Student” Subject Series

Gatsby Benchmarks 3, 4, 7

Informal talks and Q&As with student mentors studying a wide range of university courses – from Law and Medicine to Performing Arts, Engineering, and Education. Students can hear real stories, ask questions, and get a better feel for what studying a subject is really like.

Many mentors from widening participation backgrounds
Interactive Q&A format
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Personal Statement Clinics

Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 7

Live workshops and 1-to-1 feedback to help students write compelling, reflective personal statements for UCAS and other applications. Includes anonymised examples, planning worksheets, and advice on structure and tone.

Perfect for Year 12 into Year 13
Teacher and parent sessions available
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Custom Workshops

Tailored to your school’s specific needs

We work with schools to design bespoke workshops that address your specific challenges and student needs. Our university students can deliver content on virtually any topic – from study skills and university life to career-specific guidance and aspirational talks.

Completely customisable content
Flexible delivery formats

Who We Work With

Our support is flexible and adaptable. We work with institutions looking to strengthen post-16 or post-18 progression, support learners at risk of disengagement, or widen access to higher education.

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Secondary Schools & Sixth Forms

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Alternative Provision & SEND Settings

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Local Authorities & MATs

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Outreach Programmes

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Libraries & Community Hubs

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Further Education Colleges

Looking for More Than Just Workshops?

We also offer 1-to-1 tutoring, university mentoring, and comprehensive school partnership programmes. From academic support to targeted outreach initiatives, discover our full range of educational services designed to help every student succeed.

Why Choose NSEMM?

  • Student-led delivery
    Relatable and engaging sessions from university students
  • Gatsby-aligned content
    Built around best practice careers guidance
  • Fair and transparent pricing
    Free for qualifying schools, affordable for all others
  • Mission-driven approach
    We’re a charity, not a business
NSEMM tutor collaborating with student
  • Flexible formats
    Online, in-person, or hybrid delivery options
  • Partnership-ready
    Scalable across school groups or regions

Work With Us

We’re always looking to build partnerships that help more young people succeed – whether that’s with schools, local authorities, MATs or funders. If you’re interested in working together to deliver impactful, targeted support, we’d love to hear from you.

School & MAT-wide Programmes

Comprehensive careers programmes delivered across multiple schools or academy trusts.

Outreach Initiatives

Targeted support for underrepresented learners and widening participation programmes.

Funded Academic Pilots

Research-backed programmes to improve academic outcomes and HE access.

Employer-supported Pathways

Programmes connecting students with industry partners and career opportunities.

Get in Touch

Whether you’re ready to book a session or just want to learn more about how we can support your students – get in touch with us today.

Ready to Transform Your Students’ Futures?

Book a consultation to discuss your school’s needs and discover how our workshops can support your students’ next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Gatsby Benchmarks? ▼
The Gatsby Benchmarks are a framework of eight guidelines that define excellent careers education and guidance. They cover areas like: stable careers programmes, learning from career and labour market information, addressing the needs of each pupil, linking curriculum learning to careers, encounters with employers and employees, experiences of workplaces, encounters with further and higher education, and personal guidance. Our workshops align with these standards to ensure quality careers provision.
What’s included in your workshops? ▼
Each workshop includes interactive activities, student-led presentations, Q&A sessions, and take-away resources. We provide all materials and can adapt content to your specific curriculum needs and student demographics.
How much do workshops cost? ▼
Our workshops are priced fairly to ensure sustainability while remaining accessible. Standard sessions are £150-300 depending on length and complexity. However, free sessions are available for schools with a high proportion of students in POLAR4 Quintiles 1 or 2, schools with high IDACI scores, schools where more than 25% of students receive Pupil Premium or Free School Meals, or schools in Priority Education Investment Areas. We’re also happy to discuss flexible pricing and can help with grant applications.
Do you deliver sessions in-person or online? ▼
We primarily deliver sessions online, which allows us to reach schools across the country cost-effectively. However, we may be able to arrange in-person delivery depending on your location and the nature of the workshop. Please let us know your preference when you get in touch.
How long are your workshops? ▼
Most workshops are designed to fit within a standard lesson period (45-60 minutes), but we can adapt timing to suit your timetable. Some programmes, like Personal Statement Clinics, work better as extended sessions or across multiple periods. We’re flexible and will work around your schedule.
What year groups do you work with? ▼
We primarily work with students aged 14-18 (Years 9-13), focusing on post-16 and post-18 transitions. However, we can adapt content for younger students when appropriate, particularly for aspirational programmes or early careers education.
Who delivers your workshops? ▼
Our workshops are delivered by current university students and recent graduates who have been trained in educational delivery. All our facilitators have excellent academic records, relevant subject expertise, and undergo enhanced DBS checks. Sessions are overseen by qualified teachers.
Can you customise workshops for our school? ▼
Absolutely! We work closely with schools to understand their specific context, student demographics, and curriculum needs. We can adapt content, timing, and delivery methods to fit seamlessly into your existing provision and achieve your desired outcomes.
What support do you provide after workshops? ▼
We provide follow-up resources, session summaries, and can arrange additional support where needed. For students requiring more intensive support, you can signpost to our tutoring programmes (either internally through the school, or our pay-what-you-can external offering) or arrange follow-up mentoring sessions with our student volunteers.