Finding the right information on exam grading, apprenticeships and applying for college or university can feel a bit overwhelming at the moment so we’ve put together some helpful resources while the current Covid-19 crisis remains. Easy to find on our Links4Careers pages, we’ve also included some resources to help students improve their skills and activities […]
Category: Careers Information
Switching to a virtual careers service
We understand these are difficult and challenging circumstances that we are working and living in at the moment and that many of the young people that we work with (and their parents and carers) will have some concerns about the near future. During the school closures we are offering a remote career guidance interview service […]
How can parents and carers support their children with career decisions?
As a parent, you are likely to be the first port of call for your child when they want to talk about careers. Naturally, you will want to give them the very best advice and support possible. However, it can be tricky to understand current options and choices. So, what can you do to help? […]
What are the influences on children’s career perceptions and why should primary schools get involved?
There are multiple factors that affect a child’s perception of what is available to them as a future career. Recent research from Education and Employers “Drawing the Future” revealed that not only are children’s career aspirations often based on gender stereotypes, socio-economic backgrounds and by TV, film and radio, these barely change between the age […]