August 19, 2013

First ‘Professions Week’ announced

August 19, 2013

The first ‘Professions Week’ is set for 21 – 27 October 2013 and is aimed at raising awareness of the major but sometimes less well known professions among 14 – 19 year olds. The week will support teachers and careers advisors, giving them the relevant materials to help young people make informed decisions with regards […]

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August 16, 2013

Growing gender divide opening up in schools

August 16, 2013

A growing gender divide is opening up in schools with girls shying away from maths and science A-levels and fewer boys opting for English and creative subjects. Read the full story from the Independent.

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August 9, 2013

Private school pupils still have university advantage

August 9, 2013

Private school pupils are more likely to go to top universities, despite efforts to widen access, data suggests. A total of 64% of privately educated A-level students got into the most selective universities in 2010-11, against 24% of state school pupils. The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) data is published a week before […]

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August 9, 2013

Campaign give better exam results advice ‘takes to road’

August 9, 2013

The National Careers Service is kicking off a week-long Jobs Bus roadshow, run in partnership with the Daily Mirror and Fish4jobs. The Jobs Bus will tour England from 15th to 22nd August to provide face-to-face workshops and advice to people of all ages.

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August 7, 2013

Science and maths teacher shortage looming in England

August 7, 2013

England risks a shortage of science and maths teachers graduating next summer. The government’s new School Direct scheme is recruiting too few trainee teachers in key subjects experts believe. Read the full BBC story.

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July 24, 2013

We are recruiting a Schools Liaison Assistant

July 24, 2013

The Education and Employers Taskforce is recruiting a Schools Liaison Assistant for our national Inspiring the Future volunteering in schools programme. Read the job description and how to apply here – Schools liaison assistant job role.

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July 23, 2013

Announcing Design and Manufacturing Week 2014

July 23, 2013

Do you design or make things? We need you! Inspiring the Future is running a new national Design and Manufacturing Week in 2014 to help young people understand the range of jobs and careers available. Whether you design and make; airplanes, bicycles, boats, books, cars, ceramics, clocks, clothes, furniture, glassware, high-tech engineering, jewellery, mobile apps, […]

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