Education and Employers

Discussions, Drawings and Davos

What a week! – the publication of two major reports, a primary school visit and presentations at the Education World Forum in London and in Davos for the World Economic…

New survey shows for the first time a link between engagement with the world of work and attainment in primary schools.

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…

Inspiring Women: 100 girls ‘career speed date’ with high profile women including Samantha Cameron and Miriam González Durántez in Basildon

…Geek, National Trust, NHS, Premier League, Royal Air Force, Sainsbury’s, the Medical Women’s Foundation and the University of Cambridge. Our press release BBC Education News: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-25851233 The Mirror: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/samantha-cameron-miriam-gonzalez-durantez-3052565 See…

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…

The impact volunteers are having on primary children in rural Uganda

Three years ago, John Ssentamu, Head Teacher of the Good Shepherd School, Uganda contacted Education and Employers. His school is situated in the Masake District, a very rural part of…

Images of volunteer interactions with young people both virtually and in-person

4 million moments of aspiration on Social Mobility Day

…so passionate about giving young people the chance to meet and interact with diverse role models from the world of work who can raise aspirations, broaden horizons, and show children…

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…

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…

Our top five tips “to give your career a flying start”

…by making links with the world of work. This advice is guided by the findings from our research team’s latest report, ‘Contemporary transitions: Young Britons reflect on life after secondary…

OECD says employers need to tackle ”ingrained assumptions” about jobs

…what they are studying in schools to the real world and the opportunities out there.” Take a look at media coverage for our new campaign: BBC News ITV News INews…