Rationale for Inspiring the Future
Rationale for Inspiring the Future
Research evidence shows that there is a practical need for Inspiring the Future. Here is a summary of the main issues in improving career choices, employment and social mobility.
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Report identifies clear link between work-experience at school and job prospects in later life
The quality of teenagers' work experience is strongly linked to future careers but must rely on more than just their parents' connections, a heads and employers report by the Education and Employer Taskforce says (May 2012). Meeting diverse employers helps them find opportunities.
Read the full report: /media/15807/work_experience_report__april_2012_.pdf
It's who you meet
The Education and Employers Taskforce's groundbreaking 'It's who you meet that stops you being NEET' research shows a significant link between young people's experience of the world of work whilst at school and the chances of them becoming NEET (not in education, employment or training) as young adults. 26.1% of young people who could recall no contact with employers whilst at school went on to become NEET. This reduced significantly to 4.3% for those who had taken part in four or more activities involving employers (career insights, mentoring, work tasters, work experience).
The research 'It's who you meet: why employer contacts at school make a difference to the employment prospects of young adults' by the charity the Education and Employers Taskforce is based on a survey undertaken pro-bono by YouGov which asked young adults aged 19-24 about their current employment status and to reflect on their experiences of the world of work whist they were at school.
Read the report and watch the video: /research/taskforce-publications/its-who-you-meet/
New duty on schools to secure careers guidance
New Education Act 2011 places state schools under a duty to secure access to independent careers guidance for pupils in Years 9 - 11. (Came into force April 2012.)
Read the full DfE guidance: http://www.education.gov.uk/childrenandyoungpeople/youngpeople/participation/g00205755/statutory-guidance-for-schools-careers-guidance-for-young-people
Poor language skills a £7.3 billion 'tax on trade' for UK
A new research report The economic case for language learning and the role of employer engagement the Education and Employers Taskforce argues the economic case for language learning in Britain and how employers can help. The decline in language learning is holding back both young people and UK plc. The report highlights consistently high employer demand for people with foreign language skills and how our lack of skills in effect creates a £7.3 billion 'tax on trade' for the UK.
Employers can help young people understand the value and practical uses of language learning in working life through Inspiring the Future.
Read the full report: The economic case for language learning and the role of employer engagement
Social mobility lagging behind other nations
Social mobility in the UK is lagging behind other nations, says a major new Sutton Trust report. Life chances remain stubbornly linked to your parent's education.
Read the full article: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/8918706/Sutton-Trust-social-mobility-in-UK-lagging-behind-other-nations.html
For further information visit the Education and Employers Taskforce Research section.