Education and Employers

British Columbia: K-8 Career Explorations Initiative

…Handbook Part 1 – guides for teachers organising their first career activity and inviting volunteers from the world of work into schools K-8 Career Exploration Handbook Part 2 – career…

Lost in transition: VET, apprenticeships and entrepreneurship

…(Mann & Huddlestone, 2015). VET graduates find themselves stranded in the frayed ends of a shrinking labour market after a perilous journey. Akkerman et al conceptualize apprenticeships as a boundary…

Article by Dr. Elnaz Kashefpakdel for FE News. Teenage apprenticeships: awareness deficit?

…UK governments, apprenticeships have been increasingly seen as a vehicle for getting more school and college leavers to ‘earn and learn’; a tool to gradually increase national productivity whilst allowing…

Welcome to the new website

Welcome to the updated Education and Employers Taskforce website! We’ve redesigned the Research section to make it much easier to browse through Taskforce publications and to explore our extensive collection…

Employer Engagement: Preparing Young People for the Future

…community of researchers and practitioners back together after a challenging 2020. We can’t wait to see you there. Find out more, submit a paper and book your tickets at https://www.educationandemployers.org/research/employer-engagement-preparing-young-people-for-the-future/….

Apprenticeships Support and Knowledge for Schools Roadshow – free apprenticeships CPD for school and college teachers and careers practitioners

…Essex Attendees need to book a place in advance, so to register please complete the booking form here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/apprenticeships-support-and-knowledge-for-schools-roadshows-london-and-the-south-tickets-10058991715 Please email charlotte.lightman@educationandemployers.org to register your interest or with any questions….

Members of the Royal Warrant Holders Association inspire primary school children

…jobs they do. And the jobs were indeed interesting and varied – there were printers, bookbinders, chocolate makers, engineers of military accoutrements, tailors, cabinet makers, car makers and an equestrian…

The Importance of Experience of the World of Work in Admissions to Russell Group Universities: a Desktop Review of Admissions Criteria for Six Courses

…of work experience with regards to the admissions policies of undergraduate courses at Russell Group universities. It investigates whether this cohort of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) expect their undergraduate applicants…

Steps in the right direction: Inspiring the Future volunteer hosts workplace visit

…of a book title to reflect the way they view their body, encouraging them to think positively about themselves whilst enhancing their understanding of the practical applications of their school…

Primary Futures What’s my Line? with Mayor of London Boris Johnson

…Read the full FINAL Media Release Boris Johnson What’s my Line Read the full report: http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/londonambitionscareers See our Flickr photo album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/edu_employers/sets Watch videos from the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRC172WlaFs&t=75s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW6LMkykxrE …