Education and Employers

The problem with UCAS personal statements

…help to level the playing field with access to employers. State secondary schools, volunteers and employers of all sizes and sectors can find out more and register for free: www.inspiringthefuture.org…

Government’s Social Mobility Strategy ‘one year on’

…is committed to encouraging all civil servants to volunteer via the Taskforce’s Inspiring the Future programme which is launching 2 July: www.inspiringthefuture.org Read the full Opening Doors, Breaking Barriers strategy…

‘Twitter critters’ students talk to employers

…a new social media project – ‘twitter critters’ – aimed at helping industry experts to provide feedback to students on the BSc Architectural Technology course. Read the full story: http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3948/UCLan_pioneers_new_social_media_initiative.html…

Toolkit to promote nursing to youngsters launched

…free Toolkit for promoting the nursing profession. The Taskforce’s Inspiring the Future is recommended as a free and effective means to reach young people aged 11-19. See the toolkit: http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/PDFs/international-nurses-day-toolkit.pdf…

Alison Wolf’s Review of Vocational Education published today

…full government response. http://www.education.gov.uk/16to19/qualificationsandlearning/a0074953/review-of-vocational-education-the-wolf-report If you have any questions about the response you can email: wolf.review@education.gsi.gov.uk Related story Read the full BBC story Teenagers must stick at English and maths….

Call for IT Ambassadors

A new scheme called IT Ambassadors has been set up by e-skills UK as part of the drive to excite young people about the potential of technology, and to give…

Designed & Made Week is here

…about their jobs in design and manufacturing. To find out more: http://www.inspiringthefuture.org/ Our Inspiring Women will be out in force tomorrow – all under wraps – but watch this space!…

Edge awards £500,000 to champion vocational skills

…learning, charity the Edge Foundation has announced seven projects that will receive grants from the Edge Innovation and Development Fund. Read the full story: http://www.edge.co.uk/news/2014/july/dge-innovation-and-development-fund-awards-over-%C2%A3500,000-of-grants Follow them on Twitter: @ukEdge…

New primary school pilots link classroom learning with the world of work

…National Association of Headteachers to conduct pilots with ‘typical’ primary schools across the country from Cornwall to Newcastle Upon Tyne. Here are the initial results. See Primary Futures: http://www.inspiringthefuture.org/schools-colleges/primary-schools.aspx …

‘Get In. Go Far’ Apprenticeship campaign launches

…and young people. Placing university degrees and apprenticeships on an equal footing will help to break down barriers and better meet the needs of business.” Read the full story: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/get-in-and-go-far-with-new-apprenticeships…