Careers Research and Advisory Centre (CRAC) Limited

Who we are

CRAC

CRAC provides research, intelligence and innovation services for all those who support the career development of people of all ages and in all sectors.

We work in partnership with government agencies, education organisations and providers and employers and professional bodies. CRAC is a registered charity No 313164 established in 1964

OUR MISSION

To provide research, expertise and innovation for all those who support career development, across all age ranges

to support those who help people make career decisions by providing information and intelligence and developing innovative approaches
to help employers understand education and how to engage with those in education
to help educators understand employers and how to develop employability
to support career development activities for specific sectors/industries, ages or educational groups

We achieve our aims by working in partnership with schools, colleges, universities, government agencies and other key national organisations, ensuring that the work we do impacts on as many individuals as possible, to achieve CRAC's vision of a world where people make career decisions wisely and develop their capabilities throughout their working lives.

Vitae

Vitae is the global leader in supporting the professional development of researchers, experienced in working with institutions as they strive for research excellence, innovation and impact.

We are a non-profit programme, part of the Careers Research & Advisory Centre (CRAC) Ltd, with over 50 years’ experience of enhancing the skills of researchers. We strengthen our members’ institutional provision for the professional development of researchers through research and innovation, training and resources, events, consultancy and membership:

Vitae has four aims:

• Influence the development and implementation of effective policy relating to researcher development 
• Enhance higher education provision to train and develop researchers
• Empower researchers to make an impact on their careers 
• Evidence the impact of professional and career development support for researchers

Our partners include governments, funders of research, academies, professional bodies, trusts and foundations, universities and research institutes.