In January 2022 the Education Select Committee announced it was holding an inquiry into the effectiveness of the careers advice given to students – a root and branch review of how well the current system for careers education, information, advice and guidance is working.
The Education and Employers charity submitted written evidence to the Committee and its CEO Nick Chambers was invited to provide oral evidence to the fifth session of the inquiry which took place on the 10th January 2023.
The evidence provided demonstrated the impact of the Education and Employers’ Inspiring the Future and Primary Futures programmes, operating in secondary and primary schools respectively. The programmes have been designed to make it easier for teachers to connect with volunteers who can help bring real-world experiences to the curriculum and careers learning through a range of interactive activities. It has enabled over three million encounters between young people and the world of work, with over 11,000 schools registered.
