About CET
CET
History
Discover the history of the Commercial Education Trust
Our People
Meet our Trustees, Advisors, Staff and Honorific Office-Holders
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News
A New Chapter: CET’s Small Grants Programme Launching January 2025
Blog
Championing Diversity and Career Opportunities at UEL
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Commercial Ability
Organisational Know-How
Business, Finance, Processes & Tools, Systems
Workplace Attitudes and Behaviours
Accountability, Empathy, Being Entrepreneurial, Resilience
Essential Transferable Skills
Aiming High, Attention to Detail, Communication, Problem-Solving, Staying Positive, Teamwork
Sector-Specific Know-How
Sector-specific understanding required for the individual's specific role.
Basics for Life
Literacy, Numeracy, Digital Skills, Personal Finance
About Commercial Ability
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Commercial Ability in Action
Worked examples of Commercial Ability in action
Resources
Resources relating to Commercial Ability
Bridging the Gap
Empowering Young People for Success in the Workplace.
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Grants
Grants
Our Grants Policy
Information on what we fund
The Grant Application Process
Practical information for grant applicants
Historic Grants
Browse our historic grants
Small Grants
Our Small Grants
Grants of £500 to £10,000
Apply for a Small Grant
Apply online for a small grant
David Coughtrie Leadership Awards
The David Coughtrie Leadership Awards
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Nominate a Commercial Ability Leader
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Impact
Discover our impact framework and how we are delivering our vision
Our Impact Framework
CET’s vision is for a future where people in the UK actively understand and learn the skills, attitudes, knowledge, and behaviours they need to gain in order to thrive in a fulfilling career.
Commercial Ability
We espouse the all-encompassing concept of commercial ability which, it is intended, will inform the plans and thinking of educators, trainers, employers, policymakers, and the third sector, who will work collaboratively to nurture and develop the commercial ability of all people throughout their careers, in order to create a more prosperous and productive society.
Grants
Some of our Recent Grants
Grant
2023
-
2024
£
25000.00
Industry Readiness & Commercial Ability Programme
CET awarded East London Arts and Music (ELAM) a grant of £25,000 to design, develop and pilot their Industry Readiness & Commercial Ability programme.
Grant
2019
-
2023
£
65000.00
Establishment of the PJF Alumni Programme
'Empower Alumni' supports graduates from the Peter Jones Foundation (PJF) courses into employment (including apprenticeships), self-employment or higher education (on an enterprising course).
Grant
2018
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2022
£
73128.00
Commerce in the Classroom
This pilot project helped young people understand the relevance and possibilities of a career in commerce and international trade. Future First established a sustainable network of volunteers from various trade organisations and networks who work in this field to provide employer encounters and learning opportunities in Future First member schools.
Grant
2019
-
2022
£
70000.00
Transforming Essential Skills Across a Whole School
We support the Enabling Enterprise Skills Builder Framework, which focuses on eight essential skills like Listening, Presenting, and Problem Solving.
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