September 4, 2014
September 4, 2014
Primary Futures week from 13 – 17 October 2014 will celebrate and raise the profile of primary schools whilst focussing on helping children understand the link between their learning, the world of work and future opportunities. During the week of 13 to 17 October, we are encouraging schools across the country to open their doors […]
Read moreAugust 20, 2014
August 20, 2014
A campaign launched today showcasing the variety and quality of apprenticeships on offer. With the strapline ‘Get In. Go Far’ it features real apprentices in varied sectors sharing their experiences. The Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “For too long there has been a divide between university and vocational education which has been damaging for both employers […]
Read moreAugust 19, 2014
August 19, 2014
New Chartered Institute of Management research shows that young women are paid roughly the same as their male counterparts. The pay gap only widens as we approach our forties. And it’s not all down to that old ‘get-out-clause’ about having babies the report finds. New salary figures show that a ‘mid-life pay crisis’ is hitting […]
Read moreAugust 4, 2014
August 4, 2014
Our new primary school case studies link classroom learning for 5 – 11 year olds with the world of work and real life. Primary Futures has worked with the National Association of Headteachers to conduct pilots with ‘typical’ primary schools across the country from Cornwall to Newcastle Upon Tyne. Here are the initial results. See Primary Futures: […]
Read moreJuly 29, 2014
July 29, 2014
To celebrate 10 years championing technical, practical and vocational learning, charity the Edge Foundation has announced seven projects that will receive grants from the Edge Innovation and Development Fund. Read the full story: http://www.edge.co.uk/news/2014/july/dge-innovation-and-development-fund-awards-over-%C2%A3500,000-of-grants Follow them on Twitter: @ukEdge
Read moreJuly 15, 2014
July 15, 2014
The RAF’s first female Air Vice Marshal, Elaine West and Inspiring Women campaign founder Miriam González Durántez, Partner at Dechert LLP and wife of the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, talked about careers with girls at the state school Manchester Academy today. RAF Air Vice Marshal Elaine West said: “We’re delighted to be working with […]
Read moreJuly 11, 2014
July 11, 2014
Today the Lord Mayor, Alderman Fiona Woolf CBE and Miriam González Durántez, Partner at Dechert LLP and wife of the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, attended a unique careers fair featuring women doing a wide range of jobs at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School for girls in Islington. The aim was to show the huge […]
Read moreJuly 9, 2014
July 9, 2014
To mark the publication of a ground breaking new book on employer engagement in education HM Treasury hosted a briefing session for senior officials and representatives from the world of education. The book contains contributions from leading UK and international scholars working across a range of fields many of whom first presented research at conferences […]
Read moreJuly 4, 2014
July 4, 2014
Superdry designers inspired students at Farmors School in Gloucestershire today as part Inspiring the Future’s Designed & Made in Britain Week 2014. Laura Nuttal, Head of Design at Superdry, and her colleagues talked about their careers, answer questions and set a clothing design challenge for students which was judged at the end of the day. […]
Read moreJuly 3, 2014
July 3, 2014
It’s Designed & Made in Britain Week – Inspiring the Future volunteers are visiting schools all over country to talk frankly with young people about their jobs in design and manufacturing. To find out more: http://www.inspiringthefuture.org/ Our Inspiring Women will be out in force tomorrow – all under wraps – but watch this space!
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