Empowering Students to make the Right Career Choices The Bright Futures School Societies.

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1 Empowering Students to make the Right Career Choices The Bright Futures School Societies

2 Why is this issue so key?

3 1. Youth Employment Globally half of youth are not sure that their postsecondary education has improved their chances of finding a job In the UK it is 60% Globally 40% of employers say a lack of skills is the main reason for entry-level vacancies In the UK it is 30% Source: Education to Employment: Designing a system that works - Mckinsey & Co Survey 2012

4 Agreement that new hires are adequately prepared McKinsey & Co Employers Providers Youth Employers Providers Youth

5 Why is this happening? A disconnect between all three Each are not engaged with the other enough 1/3 rd employers never communicate with education providers Of those less than ½ say it is effective <50% youth understand which degree disciplines lead to job opportunities and good wage levels

6 2. The Impact of Employer Engagement with Students Young people who had experienced four or more employer engagement activities were 6 times less likely to be NEETS than those who had no experience of employer engagement (Mann 2011). The same study showed that each employer engagement activity was correlated with a four per cent increase in wages (c. 750). So the more students engage with employers the more employable students become

7 3. Some School Recruitment Trends Growing number of School Leaver programmes Growing Number of Apprenticeship programmes More routes into employment & a good career Impact of University Tuition Fees CBI Report on need for more rounded and grounded young people, not just an exam factory Academic success is no longer enough for employment, employability skills are needed too

8 4. Some Graduate Recruitment Trends It s more competitive than ever to get a graduate job With 2,500,000 studying in HE 400,000 fresh graduates every year 250,000 graduates getting a 2.1 or better Skills are key to differentiation & gaining employment 1/3 rd Recruiters do not fill all roles A key reason is lack of skills in graduates

9 WHO DO THE BRIGHT FUTURES WORK WITH?

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11 For Schools School leavers faced with more complex choices post compulsory education Up to date relevant information and guidance on what employers offer is not easy to access Increasing calls for impartial and pupil directed guidance in Education Act 2011 need to do more than simply highlight a company website Ofsted inspection to be more vigilant in checking that schools are providing impartial advice

12 Education Act 2011 Statutory Guidance Schools to secure independent and impartial careers guidance from the age of 14. Schools cannot fulfil this duty by asking a teacher or other person employed by the school to provide guidance

13 Who is responsible for student employability? OR School, University, the The Students themselves Employer? All must work more together (the disconnect ) Our Employability Conference, The Student Voice

14 For Employers Increase in school leaver resourcing e.g. KPMG programme Challenge of reaching and engagement with c4000 secondary schools To gave a cost effective solution Attract the right applicants and hire the right students for School Leaver Programmes, Apprenticeships and Higher Apprenticeships Early engagement Build brand awareness Influence subject choice e.g. engineering shortage of students and workforce demographic of aging population Schools are complex places and issues of compliance and access present challenge

15 Our Vision To improve student choice and enhance career opportunity To make achieving this goal easier for all Our Goal To build a UK wide network of School Societies Achievement students develop skills for their future Aspiration raise aspiration for opportunity in further / higher education and / or employment Access - increase student and employer engagement to develop insight and awareness of career choices Enabling students to make the right choice, for the right career at the right time

16 How does it work? A committee of students run the Society They create, project manage and run career and skills events for the wider student population A Teacher Mentor Group find time for the Society events in the academic calendar Bright Futures provide: A strong Employer Network to add to the schools own High levels of Infrastructure & Support (frees up staff time) Expertise and Knowledge of the Employment Market Committee support ( and phone) Termly E-magazine Conferences

17 How is the Society different to traditional career models Empowers the students to take responsibility for their future (Not done to them ) Harnesses the students energy and creativity to increase wider student engagement peer to peer networks Year round infrastructure & support, plus an employer network, all provided by Bright Futures It is mouldable to each and every school Part of a wider UK network in Schools & HE Proven success in HE

18 School Societies types of events From traditional CV; Interview Skills Work Related Skills development Career Options / Industry Insights (Q&A Panels & Networking) To more creative How to Stand out, Online On Paper In Person CV Competitions Mentoring Opportunities From Bright Futures University Societies

19 Benefit to Students Have the right information to make the right choice post-school be that Work, FE or HE Develop key employability skills through engagement in the Society Take personal responsibility to drive their own employability skills & make themselves more distinctive in the employment market place Engage face to face with employers and get ahead of the competition

20 What do other schools say? This is an enviable opportunity for our students to help shape a ground breaking initiative. The students will be leading this initiative: it is their society and that's what makes it so special. For me as Head Teacher, the Bright Futures Schools Society is a unique opportunity for our students to develop a range of essential employability skills in a truly challenging and creative way. Melanie Warnes, Castle School Head Teacher

21 What do students say? "Being part of Bright Futures has been a fantastic opportunity for both myself and The Castle School. Working closely with Bright futures to organise our first event was incredibly useful to ensure its success. The wide range of contacts they have with companies really did boost the profile of the event and I have enjoyed every second of my experience so far!" Miles Thompson, Castle School Society President

22 The company for students, graduates and employers Contact: Simon Reichwald Director Bright Futures