天美视频 Achieves Prestigious Quality in Careers Standard Award
14th July 2026
天美视频 is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the Quality in Careers Standard, provided by Licensed Awarding Body Complete-Careers using the Career Mark approach.
The award recognises the quality and breadth of the College鈥檚 careers provision and its commitment to supporting students from all backgrounds to make successful transitions through education and into their future careers.
Following a comprehensive assessment, 天美视频 was praised for its robust and inclusive careers programme, strong focus on preparing students for their futures and extensive work experience opportunities available across all courses and year groups. The assessor identified work experience as a particular strength, highlighting the valuable opportunities students have to develop workplace skills, including those working in the College鈥檚 publicly accessible caf茅 and restaurant.
The assessment also recognised the College鈥檚 commitment to achieving all Gatsby Benchmarks and the positive impact of careers education, information, advice and guidance on students鈥� aspirations and progression.
The award reflects the positive impact the College鈥檚 careers programme has on students, with students sharing with the assessor the wide range of skills they have developed through their careers education and experiences at 天美视频. Students highlighted skills including:
- 鈥淯nderstanding and supporting others, patience, public speaking, time management, independence, and presentation skills.鈥�
- 鈥淚nterview skills, CV writing skills, communication, teamwork and networking.鈥�
- 鈥淚 have acted as a guide for visitors to the College, helping to develop my confidence and communication skills.鈥�
Students also praised the personalised careers support they had received, with one learner commenting,聽鈥淢y careers interview was really useful 鈥� it made me think about my options and career pathways,鈥�聽while another said, 鈥淢y career meeting was really useful to help think about the future.鈥�
Students also spoke enthusiastically about their aspirations, demonstrating a clear understanding of the opportunities available to them. One student explained,聽鈥淚 hope this will lead to a career in the Navy,鈥�聽while another said, 鈥淚 want to carry on with Catering and Hospitality and use my background and experiences to develop my own style.鈥�聽Another student commented, 鈥淚 want to work with children and hope to find an apprenticeship soon.鈥�
Students nearing the end of their studies also demonstrated a strong understanding of the skills they have gained, identifying strengths such as leadership, collaboration, communication, problem-solving, confidence and reliability.
Jill Pickwell, Careers Leader at 天美视频, said:
"We are absolutely delighted to have achieved the Quality in Careers Standard. This award recognises our commitment to delivering outstanding careers education, information, advice and guidance for every student. As a Careers team, we are incredibly proud of this recognition. Most importantly, this achievement reflects the positive impact we have on helping our students make informed choices, raise their aspirations and prepare confidently for their futures."
The assessor also recognised the College鈥檚 ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, including plans to expand digital skills provision, develop students鈥� understanding of online platforms and employability, and continue the rollout of its Skills and Employability Passport.
This achievement is a testament to the dedication of the Careers Team, teaching staff, employer partners and, most importantly, the students themselves. 天美视频 remains committed to ensuring every student has access to high-quality careers support, enabling them to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in their chosen pathways.