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SPW Careers is an award-winning provider of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance, supporting schools across the UK and internationally.
We help schools deliver impactful, meaningful careers provision by moving away from one-size-fits-all programmes and towards tailored solutions that reflect each school’s ambitions and student needs. Our flexible pricing models, including day rates and individual student support give schools clarity, control and confidence in how careers support is delivered.
Mark Smith Founder and Director
I have worked within Careers / University education, information, advice and guidance as both a Careers Adviser, senior manager and consultant for approaching 25 years. Working with many high performing schools around the world including Harrow School, Malvern College, Radley College, Shiplake College, Millfield School and many other wonderful schools in the UK.
Internationally, I have worked in many high performing schools in Asia, South East Asia, The Middle East, Africa and Europe, including Harrow Schools in Bangkok and Hong Kong, The British International Schools of Paris, Kuala Lumpur & Cairo, Kellett Hong Kong, to name just a small number.
Contact: marksmith@spwcareers.com
2023 UK Career Development Awards:
Mark Smith was shortlisted for Private Sector Career Adviser / Coach of the Year. Here’s what the CDI had to say about Mark:
‘Always wearing his CDI Member & Registered Professional badges, for over 23 years Mark has delivered and promoted the importance of CEIAG in numerous countries including; France, Spain, Netherlands, Hungary, Switzerland, Luxemburg, Portugal, Egypt, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, Dubai and UK.
Mark is driven by how high-quality CEIAG can support young people and is passionate about promoting this in schools. Alongside his day-to-day work in schools, Mark is an advocate of continued professional development, he researches careers practice and shares this with schools and colleagues (both UK and Internationally) producing an array of resources, including a monthly newsletter. Mark has presented at a CDI conference, exploring the influence of parents and continues to share his knowledge, for instance Mark was the key note speaker at the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) Careers workshop day, exploring ‘Quality in careers, careers policy and guidelines and how this can be adopted internationally’.
