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At least 40% of teenagers should be required to do apprenticeship-style qualifications that lead directly to a job at the age of 16, a leading education expert has said. Tim…

With the labour market for the under-24s looking grim students are becoming more entrepreneurial and take up of apprenticeships has increased for both sexes. Colleges are reporting a sudden upsurge…

A new report highlights the need to review the equivalency of vocational business qualifications that are assessed wholly or mainly by internally set and marked assignments with more traditional GCSEs…

WorldSkills London 2011 is the largest international skills competition in the world and incorporates ‘Have a Go’ bite-size activities, skills showcases, impartial careers advice and an interactive exhibition. It is…

BBC journalist Mark Easton talks on News at Ten about the impact of budget cuts on career information, advice and guidance (IAG) for young people.

Of the 20 best performing local authorities in England, sending young people to university, 17 are in London. Policymakers must learn from best practice and apply it across the country….

A developing multistate initiative will create new “Pathways to Prosperity” for high school students in the USA. Nancy Hoffman from Jobs for the Future will be presenting a free Education…

The Taskforce’s Inspiring the Future headlines in the Government’s ‘Business Compact’ for social mobility which asks employers to open their doors to people from all backgrounds. Read the full version….

‘Raising Aspirations and Smoothing Transitions’ has been published by the Work Foundation. School-to-work transitions are increasingly challenging. Careers Education and Careers Guidance can improve transitions and minimise the risk of…

The UK’s innovation foundation NESTA has produced a plan for UK growth. NESTA’s 12 recommendations for sustainable ‘innovation led’ growth include digital education. Read the full report….