Education and Employers

OECD Financial Literacy briefing

…word problems’. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the OECD also find that real world experience of the financial world through realistic school-based enterprise activities and owning a bank account are also associated with…

The 2015 Top 10 most popular summaries in the Education & Employers research library

Each month at Education and Employers we provide summaries of research relevant to employer engagement in education, drawing on work from UK and international settings. Our research library is one…

Inspiring the Future Ireland

…free and easy way for thousands of schools and volunteers from the world of work to connect. The project is based on a best-practice model first established in the UK…

The impact of career development activities on PISA mathematics tests: An analysis of data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

By Elnaz T. Kashefpakdel (Head of Research, Education and Employers), and Matteo Schleicher Access the findings here. As governments around the world seek to tackle stubbornly high levels of youth…

Youth employment figures unpacked: Skills and social capital in a transforming labour market

Jordan Rehill (Research Analyst, Education and Employers) The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published earlier this month provide a stark reminder of the challenge that young…

Social mobility stagnates according to Social Mobility Commission – Is there more that can be done in primary schools to change this?

…funding especially for students as they complete compulsory education can have severe ramifications for future employment and life prospects as they progress into the world of work, apprenticeships, university or…

Social mobility stagnates according to Social Mobility Commission – Is there more that can be done in primary schools to change this?

…in better understanding the world they are growing up in and make sure they don’t rule out opportunities too early. Our recent research adds to the growing body of work…

Financial Times publishes ‘Working with Schools’

The Financial 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….

‘Twitter critters’ students talk to employers

…a new social media project – ‘twitter critters’ – aimed at helping industry experts to provide feedback to students on the BSc Architectural Technology course. Read the full story: http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3948/UCLan_pioneers_new_social_media_initiative.html…

‘Get In. Go Far’ Apprenticeship campaign launches

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….