Enterprising pupils head to New York

How the invention of a teddy bear chair took four Bradford teenagers to the Big Apple to present to Google. To read the full story: http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/nov/09/enterprise-pupils-win-competition…


Financial Times publishes ‘Working with Schools’

…Times newspaper has today published a Working with Schools report highlighting the work of the Education and Employers Taskforce, it’s partners and other organisations working in the field. Visit: http://www.ft.com/reports/schools-2010…



Survey shows work experience helps young people get real jobs

…businesses have recruited staff directly from work experience. Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector representing over 230,000 businesses and 1.5 million employees. Visit: http://www.cisionwire.com/lantra/work-experience-survey-shows-long-term-employment-win…


Young peoples’ career aspirations aged 10-14

…King’s College London, spoke at a free Taskforce research seminar about young peoples’ career aspirations aged 10 – 14. She shared the findings from a five year longitudinal study. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-S6h6fiAqo…


The problem with UCAS personal statements

…actually be part of the problem. Read the full article in SecEd: http://tinyurl.com/c66kpz7 Free employee volunteering programme Inspiring the Future can help to level the playing field with access to…



Employer engagement, wage premiums and NEET status

…employer engagement & labour market outcomes for young adults: wage premiums & NEET status. To register for our free seminar at the Education and Employers Taskforce office in London: http://tinyurl.com/7vckp7m…



Inspiring Women in Technology

Mulberry School for Girls in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets hosted the Inspiring Women in Technology career speed networking event this week. High achieving women from household name companies…