Education and Employers

Improving the life chances of children and young people by connecting volunteers from the world of work with schools.

What we do

Exploring the impact of employer engagement in schools to young people and the economy. Our research informs education policy and practice, and drives our own activities.

Boosting young people’s motivation, attainment and career prospects by connecting volunteers from the world of work with schools to inspire the next generation.

The counterpart to Inspiring The Future for primary-age children, Primary Futures broadens horizons, challenges gender stereotypes and brings learning to life.

Raising education standards by increasing the number of volunteers serving as school governors and trustees, especially those with diverse backgrounds and business skills.

“It opened my eyes about different areas of work, and other ways of getting there. It also enabled me to talk to real people who have reached career levels that I aspire to.”

Year 9 student, Merseyside.

Campaigns

Everyone on Board – increasing governing board diversity

Around a third of young people currently in our schools are from an ethnic minority. Yet, the people leading schools generally do not reflect this…

Shifting perceptions of the NHS: Ambassadors scheme reaches 400,000 young people

A report published today shows how the UK's biggest employer, the NHS, is helping to motivate young people and showing them the range of career…

Redraw the Balance – challenging gender stereotypes

Redraw the Balance continues to generate interest and inspire new versions around the world. The original two-minute film, which captures how young children define career opportunities as…

Interactive virtual sessions

See how NHS staff are inspiring young people as part of our latest campaign with Health Education England:

And find out more about our virtual sessions.

News and events

ITV are inspiring the future

Earlier this year ITV announced that they were partnering with our Inspiring the Future programme. Over 10,000 young people have already benefited…

HEPI publishes blog on the importance of tackling stereotypes at a young age

This article has been published today by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI). HEPI is the UK’s only independent think tank for…

Programme for primary aged children launched by the Australian Government

On 24th November the Australian Government launched a national initiative to broaden primary-aged children’s horizons and raise their aspirations, citing our research…

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Primary Futures @PrimaryFutures·

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This week, 1400 children across Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire joined a virtual event on challenging #GenderStereotypes, hearing from a female firefighter, a male nursery teacher & female engineer. A big thank you to the volunteers and schools for joining! #OurFuture @bydesigngroup

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27 Jan

In case missed before Christmas: data-driven blog & solution ideas on how:
job stereotypes bed down in primary school
--> narrow, hard to shift aspirations in secondary
--> later job market mismatch/disappointment...

https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2021/12/14/new-research-on-the-stereotypes-formed-at-a-young-age-their-long-term-impacts-and-what-can-be-done-to-tackle-them-successfully/ via @HEPI_news, @Edu_Employers

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Primary Futures @PrimaryFutures·

25 Jan

Who will children meet in our Travel & Transport video activities?

🛥️ Kyle, Deck Officer
🛥️ Lee, Sea Captain
✈️ Suzy, Pilot
✈️Steph, Aircraft Engineer

Hear about their varied roles in maritime and aviation - access now for free:
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#PrimaryRocks @NAHTNews

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Inspiring the Future @InspiringTF·

21 Jan

Here’s how staff at @ITVPurpose are connecting with schools, showing young people just how many different jobs there are in TV.

Could you give young people insight into the behind-the-scenes roles in your sector? Learn more about volunteering with us: https://bit.ly/3xB18iZ

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