Former Education Secretary Baroness Morgan and the Careers and Enterprise Company Board visit Capital City College Group

Baroness Morgan of Cotes, former Secretary of State for Education (2014-2016) and Chair of The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC), has praised Capital City College Group (CCCG) for their exceptional efforts in providing high-quality career guidance to help young people find the perfect career for them.

During a visit to the King’s Cross centre of Westminster Kingsway College, part of Capital City College Group, Baroness Morgan and the CEC Board heard from students who shared their experiences of how college staff facilitate opportunities in work experience and mentorship, guiding them to explore diverse careers and leading many to contemplate professions and pathways they hadn’t considered before.

Baroness Morgan and the CEC Board also listened to staff members responsible for arranging work placements for students, liaising with employers and working with schools about the challenges and opportunities of collaboration.

According to data from CEC*, careers education empowers students for future success, and students who receive high-quality careers provision typically have a career readiness score 3.5%pts higher than those with poorer provision. Additionally, 91% of the most engaged employers say it is helping them develop new talent pipelines and is supporting young people to take up careers in their industry.

Baroness Morgan said: “We very much enjoyed our visit to Capital City College Group today and hearing about the Group’s strength of commitment to career advice for young people in London. It is fantastic to see a college so committed to the work of the CEC and to the understanding that excellent career advice can make such a difference to young people – developing skills, opening doors to opportunity and supporting them to take their best next step so they can make the most of their talents.”

Angela Joyce, CEO of CCCG, commented: “We were delighted to welcome the CEC Board to our King’s Cross centre and we valued the opportunity for an open dialogue about the importance of high-quality career advice for young people. We are proud of our commitment to supporting our students and that 97% progress to employment or further study when they leave us.”

CCCG is committed to fostering talent, driving innovation, and empowering individuals to succeed in today’s competitive landscape. The visit from Baroness Morgan and CEC confirms CCCG’s dedication to excellence in education and career development.

Find out more about career support and work experience at our colleges.

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