Young Careers is a Government initiative that will shape the future of careers advice.
We develop links between business and schools, inspiring young people to consider new careers and improving the guidance given by their teachers.
These employers are helping make a difference to the futures of young people in London:
Young Careers | In Action
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EMPLOYERS
Young Careers is a Government backed initiative that develops links between business and schools. It inspires young people to consider new careers and improves the guidance given by their teachers.
We enable employers to contribute to innovative careers interventions in schools, including careers talks, workshops, open days and visits.
The programme will be used to showcase best practice in careers advice by the Government and shape the future of this important support.
SIX GREAT REASONS TO GET INVOLVED
Inspire young people to consider new careers and support them to fulfil their potential.
Directly influence the skills gap in your business and sector.
Help teachers deliver reliable and relevant careers advice.
Build relationships with key stakeholders in Government, the Mayor’s Office and local authorities.
Become a Young Careers Champion and display our quality standard logo.
Promote your business through national media coverage that we generate.
WHAT DOES IT REQUIRE OF YOUR ORGANISATION?
FREE:
There is no cost
The pilot is fully funded by the government
DURATION:
Six months+
Tailored to your business needs and resources, with opportunities to continue
TIME:
Completely flexible
As little or as much as you like, based on the support you can provide
ACTIVITIES:
You decide
Example contributions include talks, workshops and hosting visits from teachers and pupils
ADMINISTRATION:
Carried out by us
We help facilitate any activity taking place
SCHOOLS
Young Careers can help your teachers to provide better careers advice.
It enables your school to:
• Evaluate your current careers advice
• Develop a high quality curriculum with employers
• Help your students transition into work or higher education
• Ensure your careers guidance responds to real opportunities and industry developments
The Young Careers pilot in being used to evaluate and showcase best practice in careers advice by the Government. It will help improve the future delivery of this important support across the country.
The pilot will be provided in close collaboration with other government agencies, including the Careers and Enterprise Company and National Careers Service.
3 GREAT REASONS TO GET INVOLVED
Improve your students’ future prospects
Improve your teachers’ careers support skills
Young Careers is fully funded – so free to your school
WHAT DOES IT REQUIRE FROM YOUR SCHOOL?
FREE:
There is no cost
The pilot is fully funded by the government
DURATION:
Sept 16 – March 18
Minimum of one day a week via your dedicated adviser
TIME:
Completely flexible
Minimum of one day a week via your dedicated adviser. As much or as little as you like from our partner employers
ACTIVITIES:
You decide
Some examples include employer talks, workshops and visits
ADMINISTRATION:
Carried out by us
We help facilitate any activity taking place. All we require is your input sourcing pupils and teachers
STUDENTS
It’s never too soon to start thinking about your future.
Young Careers gives you access to support from a range of fantastic employers.
We can help you learn new skills and understand more about making the move from education to employment.
Take part in:
Employer Talks, Workshops, Open Days, Employer Trips , Taster Sessions
You’ll find out lots about pursuing a chosen career or engaging with employers.
Key partners
Young Careers is supported by our Key Partners:
ABOUT US
The Young Careers pilot is being delivered by Reed in Partnership.
We are part of the Reed family of companies, which includes the UK’s number one job site, reed.co.uk, and Reed Specialist Recruitment.
We provide public services that change people’s lives for the better. These services help individuals, businesses, families and communities to prosper. Every year we help thousands of young people with their personal development, skills training and employment prospects.
You can find out more about us at reedinpartnership.co.uk
CONTACT US
To find out more details or for an informal discussion about Young Careers, please get in touch:
e: info@youngcareers.org.uk
p: 020 7708 6063
Young Careers,
31 Amelia Street, London, SE17 3PY
