October 6, 2017
October 6, 2017
We’re delighted to have already received some amazing entries for the Drawing the Future survey from schools across the country as well as enquiries from across the world. We’ve also had some lovely feedback from teachers about the benefits to their pupils: “The survey promotes to the children the importance of raising aspirations and helps […]
Read moreSeptember 29, 2017
September 29, 2017
A new initiative is being launched in Bradford to raise and broaden the aspirations of young people and provide them with a better understanding of the job opportunities and career routes open to them. It is a collaborative effort involving teachers, local organisations, community groups, volunteers and employers in the area. Together, we’re hoping to […]
Read moreSeptember 27, 2017
September 27, 2017
Inspiring the Future has been launched in Ireland by South Dublin County Partnership with support from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Google and Education and Employers. The inaugural Inspiring the Future Ireland career speed networking event took place on the 21st September in Collinstown Park Community College in Clondalkin, Dublin. A range of volunteers took […]
Read moreSeptember 21, 2017
September 21, 2017
The Drawing the Future survey, the first of its kind, asks primary school children aged 7 – 11 to draw a picture of the job they want to do when they grow up. This important national survey aims to find out more about children’s career aspirations and gain a better understanding of the factors that […]
Read moreAugust 9, 2017
August 9, 2017
In an article for the TES, Nick Chambers CEO of Education and Employers argues that if we are serious about improving social mobility in this country then we need to start addressing the issue when children are still at primary school. To improve social mobility, it’s vital we support primary-age children in better understanding the […]
Read moreAugust 8, 2017
August 8, 2017
A survey published today by the Education and Employers Charity found that 90% of primary school teachers thought that engaging children with employers/employees and the world of work has an impact on their academic achievement. The importance of role models for children in primary schools, especially in improving social mobility is only just now being […]
Read moreJuly 11, 2017
July 11, 2017
The Inspiring Women campaign teamed up with Women in Journalism and Inspiring Girls International for a one-off special event – Inspiring Women in Media. The event gave over 150 young women the chance to meet over 40 women working in media and journalism. To volunteer with the Inspiring Women campaign , sign up on our […]
Read moreJuly 7, 2017
July 7, 2017
Today St Edmunds Campion Catholic Primary School became the first school in Maidenhead to host a Primary Futures event. It featured a wide range of volunteers including a solicitor, magistrate, helicopter pilot, journalist, district nurse, surveyor and a prop maker who brought with him a large caricature of Donald Trump he had made. The aim […]
Read moreJune 27, 2017
June 27, 2017
We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded funding from the Edge Foundation to expand our Primary Futures campaign in schools across the UK. With a generous grant of £50,000 we hope to extend the reach of primary schools we work with to be able to engage with 240,000 pupils. This funding will […]
Read moreJune 27, 2017
June 27, 2017
It was time for a primary school Career Footsteps event with Arnold Mill Primary School and eight volunteers. Taking part in classroom workshops, 90 Year 5 and 6 pupils were given the opportunity to hear from volunteers about the importance of working hard in school and the many different career paths they can one day […]
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