The points-based university entrance system is to be reviewed. University applicants now have a wider range of qualifications which are not all recognised at present, admissions service Ucas said.
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Careers in Primary School
Today's youngsters would rather be a teacher or a vet than being famous, a poll has suggested.
Friday, 9 July 2010
Top Twenty Future Jobs
If you were to ask a group of Key Stage 3 students what is a 'Body Part Maker'? What would they say?
Top Ten CV Mistakes
We are always trying to get pupils to create a good CV - the challenge for us is be be creative in the classroom. Click on the link to see if this video can help you get the message across.
Free Careers in Sports Posters
Would your School/College/Institution like FREE Careers in Sport posters to promote the diverse career options available to students? The 3 A2-size posters cover Sports Science, Sports Coaching and Sports Management. To order, please email harvey@careers-in-sport.co.uk confirming your institute name, address and the number of copies of each poster you require.
Earn £50,000 @Tesco, ASDA and Sainsbury's
School leavers can gain 3 A level equivalent's by completing an NVQ level 3 and Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. After successfully completing a 2 year course, recruits are automatically enrolled on the wider Tesco Trainee Management System scheme, to continue their development programme.
10 Amazing Apprenticeship Facts
By the end of their career, an apprentice will make £100,000 more than someone without qualifications.
Careers and FACEBOOK!
We live in the age of new technology, technology that is changing rapidly. Have you ever used facebook in your Careers lessons? A recent survey has identified that 92% of students have a facebook account, compared to 43% who use Myspace, 38% Twitter, 25% Bebo and 17% use Linkedln.
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Classroom Friendly LMI
Employability link has recently gone through a major revamp. Its reconstruction and updating of information now includes a section addressing Labour Market Information, from a local to a regional level.
Monday, 15 March 2010
LMI for Parents
A leaflet has been designed to inform parents, pupils and teachers of the invaluable use of Labour Market information, that young people require in making effective decisions.
Anyone for Tennis
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), with support from SkillsActive, is spearheading a Coaching Apprenticeship scheme, offering young people the opportunity to develop a successful coaching career in tennis.
Half a Million Engineers required for 2017?
In a recent report it is forecasted that the Uk economy as a whole will require 587,000 engineering and manufacturing workers with the state of the art skills by 2017.
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