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July 1, 2026

Two young boys from primary schools mock interviewing each other, talking into their pretend microphones as part of Inspiring the Future local media event in Bolton primary school

Local media professionals inspire Bolton primary kids at first showcase event

July 1, 2026

Pupils get interactive and hands-on - discovering new jobs in local media with the help of brilliant volunteers who open up a whole world of new jobs

June 25, 2026

Landmark Work Experience Report: Past, Present and Future

June 25, 2026

New work experience report research finds work experience can reduce the odds of young people becoming NEET by 80%, yet disadvantaged teenagers can’t access it A new work experience report by Education and Employers has found that young people who experience the highest levels of employer engagement before the age of 16 have 80% lower odds of […]

April 7, 2026

#selection of three local newspapers reflecting local media

Inspiring the Future of Local Media launches across the North West

April 7, 2026

This 6 month programme in the North West, focuses on introducing primary and secondary children to diverse and intriguing roles in local media. It's a brilliant campaign that will really widen aspirations in less privileged areas.

March 24, 2026

£500,000 partner funding from the Westminster Foundation to inspire Primary children

March 24, 2026

This 5-year programme starts early with primary school children in less advantaged areas. Funded by the Westminster Foundation, children will meet inspiring role models from the workplace multiple times to maximise impact.

March 11, 2026

The number 10 with images of women in the number who aren't in traditional women's roles - eg. firefighter is one.

Redraw the Balance: 10 years on

March 11, 2026

The classroom experiment that shocked children - and reached 100m viewers. Ten years on, watch the original and new Italian film about early job gender stereotyping.

January 27, 2026

child's drawing of a footballer, what they want to be when they grow up and one of the top 10 jobs children aspire to.

Permanent Secretary joins Primary Futures event to inspire pupils

January 27, 2026

Pupils in Luton explore new careers at a Primary Futures event with civil servants, including the Department for Education’s Permanent Secretary.

December 2, 2025

Director of GCHQ speaks to primary children at a school in Manchester about her job - the kids are super engaged and asking lots of questions.

Director of GCHQ quizzed by children

December 2, 2025

A rare primary school visit from GCHQ Director and 4 fellow spies opened pupils’ eyes to hidden careers, sparking curiosity and new ambitions.

November 27, 2025

Work Experience: a study to consider the new requirements on secondary schools and employers

November 27, 2025

Our major new study to explore how England can deliver meaningful work experience for every 11–16-year-old. To uncover what schools, employers and young people need to make it fair, feasible and inspiring.

September 25, 2025

Ed Balls and George Osborne respond to our question on young people and the economy

September 25, 2025

Featuring on the Young People Special Podcast, CEO Nick Chambers asks a key question on Government and young people's career aspirations.

September 4, 2025

young girl and boy engaging with a videographer answering questions about what their parents jobs are

More Than Half of Adults Work in Jobs They Never Imagined as Children

September 4, 2025

A new poll of 2,000 adults by Education and Employers - and engaging video with young children - reveals how little we know about jobs as children.