Employer contact boosts earning power

Young adults who took part in four or more activities with employers while at school went on to earn an average of £23,100 by their mid-20s. The total was £3,600-a-year…



MPs urged level field for post-16 education

MPs are being urged to level the playing field for post-16 education. Under the current financial arrangements 6th form colleges appear to be disadvantaged. Read the full story….


UK underachievement ‘hot spots’ revealed

A study by the University and College Union (UCU) has revealed a “tale of two Britains”, with one in four people having no qualifications in some areas. Read the full…







Careers services deteriorating, MPs warn

Careers services for young people in England show a “worrying deterioration”, MPs are warning. Good careers guidance has been highlighted as important to social mobility and to tackling youth unemployment…