Work with usEmployers are key to helping young people understand the options open to them. We connect Employers with schools on a national level to help inspire young people and help Employers ta| Education and Employers
A new poll of 2,000 adults by Education and Employers - and engaging video with young children - reveals how little we know about jobs as children.| Education and Employers
A major new OECD report released today (Tue 20 May) reveals a growing global crisis: young people are increasingly uncertain about their careers, and there's a significant misalignment between their| Education and Employers
It is with great sadness that I write about the passing of my friend and colleague Chris James on the 17 January 2025. Chris was Emeritus Professor of Educational Leadership and Management at the University of Bath. He joined the university in 1993, teaching and supervising many teachers and school leaders from around the world […] The post Professor Chris James appeared first on Education and Employers.| Education and Employers
Today, 29th January, at Ballysally Primary School, Coleraine, Education Minister Paul Givan launched a new report: “A ‘Drawing the Future’ study of children’s career aspirations and how they compare with labour market demands and the future of the economy”. The report, the first of its type in Northern Ireland reveals the lack of awareness many […] The post What do children in Northern Ireland aspire to? appeared first on Education and Employers.| Education and Employers
Education and Employers are pleased to announce we will be working in a new funded partnership in 2025 with the Westminster Foundation to bring diverse role models from the world of work into primary schools in some of the more challenging areas of Westminster, Chester, Northwest Lancashire, and the Highlands. Without intervention, children can form […] The post Working with the Westminster Foundation to inspire children about future careers appeared first on Education and Employers.| Education and Employers
Today, we are launching a national campaign asking children to draw a picture of what they want to be when they grow up. The ‘When I grow up…’ campaign aims to celebrate and showcase what children aspire to be and capture their creativity and imagination. It is based on ‘Drawing the Future’ , our 2017 research […] The post Celebrating the hopes and aspirations of children appeared first on Education and Employers.| Education and Employers
Civil Servants from across the country have been volunteering in schools with Inspiring the Future since its launch in 2012 . Over 8,500 people from diverse backgrounds have registered to give children and young people valuable insights into the wide array of career opportunities available within one of the UK’s largest and most influential employers. […] The post How Civil Servants are showing young people the opportunities open to them appeared first on Education and Employers.| Education and Employers
Today is Social Mobility Day! Whilst it seems like there is a themed day for everything, this is about an issue our charity thinks is crucial – raising aspirations and ensuring that a| Education and Employers
We help young people discover new career opportunities and futures - by bringing inspiration from the world of work into schools.| Education and Employers
Survey of 20,000 primary school children has significant implications for social mobility and gender equality.Read Drawing The Future Report (PDF)Education and Employers, today launched a lan| Education and Employers
A huge mismatch in children's career aspirations and the UK job market highlighted by OECD report released 20 May 25.| Education and Employers
We're in Iceland and as the country hosts an International Summit - we're showcasing the drawings of Icelandic children in a Drawing the Future study.| Education and Employers
It's 2025 and we're eager to bring the world of aviation to life for primary and secondary school children. Here we go!| Education and Employers
Over the last 18 months we have been working with colleagues from Region Skåne and Mälardalens University in Sweden on a report examining the career aspirations of children in the region.The r| Education and Employers
We’re working with the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) to give young people the opportunity to learn about the world of work first hand from volunteers who work in crafts, conservation and| Education and Employers