Careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) significantly contribute to preparing young people for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life by:
- Helping them make a successful transition to adulthood through the development of skills, attitudes and abilities that will enable them to be effective in a wide range of adult roles in the 21st century
- Raising aspirations and supporting them to achieve their full potential
- Empowering them to plan and manage their own futures
- Encouraging lifelong learning
- Challenging stereotypes and promoting equality, diversity and social mobility
- Enabling them to sustain employability and achieve personal and economic well-being throughout their lives