Inspire and prepare young people for the world of work

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‘Inspiring and preparing young people for the world of work’: Does this matter? What does the evidence say makes the biggest difference? Where are the gaps today? How should we operate?

Over 700,000 vacancies… … but youth unemployment 3x higher than average Self-employment and entrepreneurship have never been more vibrant… …but many young people don’t know

What does the evidence say makes the biggest difference? ‘Inspiring and preparing young people for the world of work’: Does this matter? What does the evidence say makes the biggest difference? Where are the gaps today? How should we operate? The Enterprise Adviser network

The Gatsby Foundation Eight benchmarks for providing good career guidance 1 A stable career programme 2 Learning from career and labour market information 3 Addressing the needs of each pupil 4 Linking curriculum learning to career 5 Encounters with employers and employees 6 Experiences of workplace Encounters - 7 Encounter with further and higher education 8 Personal guidance

The Gatsby Foundation Eight benchmarks for providing good career guidance 1 A stable career programme 2 Learning from career and labour market information 3 Addressing the needs of each pupil Information 4 Linking curriculum learning to career 5 Encounters with employers and employees 6 Experiences of workplace - 7 Encounter with further and higher education 8 Personal guidance

The Gatsby Foundation Eight benchmarks for providing good career guidance 1 A stable career programme 2 Learning from career and labour market information 3 Addressing the needs of each pupil 4 Linking curriculum learning to career 5 Encounters with employers and employees A Plan 6 Experiences of workplace 7 Encounter with further and higher education 8 Personal guidance

The Gatsby Foundation Eight benchmarks for providing good career guidance Stable environment 1 A stable career programme 2 Learning from career and labour market information 3 Addressing the needs of each pupil 4 Linking curriculum learning to career 5 Encounters with employers and employees 6 Experiences of workplace - 7 Encounter with further and higher education 8 Personal guidance

“…young adults surveyed who recalled four or more activities while at school were five times less likely to be NEET and earned, on average, 16% more than peers who recalled no such activities.” – Dr. Anthony Mann It’s who you meet: why employer contacts at school make a difference to the employment prospects of young adults (2012)

Where are the gaps today? ‘Inspiring and preparing young people for the world of work’: Does this matter? What does the evidence say makes the biggest difference? Where are the gaps today? How should we operate?

Our diagnostic 1. Inconsistent coverage – especially in areas where there are lots of SME’s 2. Not clear ‘what works’ – of the many careers and enterprise services available to schools and colleges 3. ‘Gap’ to bridge between schools and employers: Schools, colleges and employers have different language, timetables and working patterns

The Enterprise Adviser Network Full time, paid, Enterprise Coordinator per 20 schools/colleges to present simple ‘list’ of local services and employers to schools and colleges 1 Enterprise Adviser (business volunteer) per school/college to provide strategic counsel to Principal/Head Teacher 39 LEPs co-leading the network Toolkit listing activities employers can conduct in schools & colleges

The Enterprise Adviser toolkit

Enterprise Adviser network - Key stats Live in 36 out of 39 LEP areas 60 Enterprise Coordinators > 600 schools and colleges signed up

Careers & Enterprise ‘Cold Spot’ Analysis Prioritisation indicators: Number of pupils claiming free school meals Employers offering work experience Employers offering work inspiration Pupils attaining 5+ A*-C GCSEs A-levels that are STEM Girls taking STEM at A-level Apprenticeships post KS4 % 16-17 year olds recorded NEET % Employers answering: 16 year old school leavers are "poorly" or "very poorly prepared" for work % Employers answering: 17- 18 year old school leavers are "poorly" or "very poorly prepared" for work

The Careers & Enterprise Fund £9.5 million deployed including match 75% in ‘Cold Spots’ Just under a quarter of a million young people helped

‘Inspiring and preparing young people for the world of work’: Does this matter? What does the evidence say makes the biggest difference? Where are the gaps today? How should we operate?

Our principles Test, learn and adapt Build on what works Work nationally, tailor locally Enable and convene the best programmes

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