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Blog: What are we not talking about?

Our world of careers choices and education is a wonderful and brilliant one but, in some instances it is one which is polarised and misses the “fuzzy areas”, or the bits which don’t fit neatly into tidy boxes. Take for example Post 16 and Post 18 choices; a common list for these options would be: […]

News: CXK Helps Kickstart Young People’s Careers

As European Vocational Skills Week starts, we reflect on the impact of our vocational skills enhancement programmes on Kent’s young peopleAt CXK, we deliver a range of skills enhancement programmes, designed to help 16-25 year olds, particularly those not in education, employment or training...

Blog: Daylight Robbery and the Winter Blues

With the new academic year now gaining momentum, so too is the seasonal change that frames our daily activity Warmer spells give way to cold, damper climates, sunlight softens and our days are clipped short as dark nights draw in ever earlier As these seasonal changes take hold, it is easy for many...

Blog: Personality & Matching Assessments – Context Matters

Trait & factor quizzes, personality assessments and psychometrics are ubiquitous with careers guidance, from Holland’s Theory of Careers Choice from 1958 through to assessments in use today based on these and similar tools such as Start Profile , Kudos and Morrisby Yet what is the narrative...

News: Amber Rudd MP Meets Local Teens from NCS Programme in Hastings

Amber Rudd MP recently invited a group of local young people to her Westminster office to discuss their inspirational social action work in the Hastings community as part of CXK’s National Citizen Service (NCS) programmeNCS is an open-to-all unifying experience shared by teens from different...

News: Life Enhancing Opportunity Available to Teens this Autumn

Ashford and Canterbury parents interested in seeing their teenager have fun while building their confidence, making new friends and learning life skills that can’t be taught in a classroom are advised to encourage their young person to sign up for the National Citizen Service (NCS) autumn 2018...

Blog: Year 11 Careers Information & Advice: A Parent’s Guide

It may feel that you aren’t sure what is happening with regards post 16 option choices for your son or daughter or you may be very informed Our intention is to fill in some of the blank spaces or confirm what you already know (so you can sleep easier at night)A word of warning: Your situation...

News: 700 Kent & Sussex Teens Graduate from NCS Youth Empowerment Programme

A night of celebration was held on Friday 14th September at Dreamland, Margate, to mark the successful graduation of more than 730 young people from CXK’s National Citizen Service; a programme aimed at increasing social responsibility, employability and skillsThe National Citizen Service...

News: Free Development Programme for Unemployed Thanet and Dover Young People

CXK is appealing for young people to join its next Prince’s Trust Team Programme in Thanet and Dover; a scheme designed to help unemployed young people in the local area to gain skills and find work, apprenticeships or return to education The 12 week programme begins on 1st October and is open...

Blog: Results Days 2018 – Top 10 Tips & Hints

So you’re a student waiting for either your A-level or GCSE exam results this August You may be calm, resigned to fate, anxious or stressed However you feel, we offer some gentle words of advice and guidanceWhether picking up your GCSEs or A-Levels, there are some straight forward things to...

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