For Institutions

Acing NACE — Career Readiness & Employability

A NACE-aligned career-readiness initiative for university departments and colleges.

20 training hours University departments and colleges — all students
8NACE competencies
20Training hours
5Days, primary format
2Delivery options

Overview

Graduates often have strong subject knowledge but struggle with employability. Acing NACE draws on the National Association of Colleges and Employers framework, which defines eight career-readiness competencies that employers weigh above grades and technical skill when hiring.

Outcomes

What participants leave with

  • Career & Self-Development — goal-setting, career mapping, a continuous-learning mindset
  • Communication — verbal, written, presentational and digital
  • Critical Thinking — problem analysis, structured reasoning, decision-making
  • Leadership — initiative, accountability, influence, team direction
  • Professionalism — workplace ethics, punctuality, personal branding, conduct
  • Teamwork — collaboration, conflict resolution, co-creative output
  • Technology — digital literacy, tools, presentation technology
  • Equity & Inclusion — cross-cultural communication, inclusive language, allyship

Curriculum

Modules

01Day 1 · Know Who You Are
Strengths audit and introduction drill — My NACE Profile
02Day 2 · Communicate to Lead
Structured speaking rounds with presentations and feedback
03Day 3 · Think, Decide, Solve
Group analysis of a sector-specific problem — Case Study Challenge
04Day 4 · Lead & Collaborate
An observed and assessed team challenge — Leadership Simulation
05Day 5 · Get Hired. Stay Ahead.
Full mock interview panel and closing showcase

Assessment

How progress is measured

Clarity25%
Accuracy25%
Pace & Flow25%
Engagement25%

Scored against the CAPE standard. About our approach

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