Activity Agreement Pilot project extension - the DCSF has announced that they will fund a further year of the Activity Agreement pilot, from April 2010 to March 2011. Ministers have agreed that the programme is imperative in preparation for Raising the Participation Age. This pilot extension will plan for succession into an RPA model, potentially as a key stage 5 re-engagement programme linked to Foundation Learning.
The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is a way of recognising skills and qualifications. An online list of organisations recognised to operate in the QCF is available to view.
The Work Inspiration campaign mobilises businesses to turn work experience into work inspiration, to bridge the gap between the classroom and the world of work. The campaign focuses on three inspirations, find out more here.
How Young People Formulate their Views about the Future –
Report which aims to understand how those in year 7 think about educational and career issues and what factors shape this thinking.
The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) has developed several online CPD resources to help teachers provide career-related information, advice and guidance (IAG).
Hidden talents II: getting the best out of Britain’s young people – LGA report focusing on what the issues are surrounding NEET young people, and how it should be tackled.
Life Support: Young people’s needs in a digital age – Report by youth net which shows that the internet is increasingly where young people turn for advice and information.
Education and Employers task force is an independent
body which aims to bridge the gap between education and employment, and make the partnerships between the two available to all young people.
Apprenticeships ‘Good for Business’ marketing campaign was launched on the 22nd October. Employers in the public and private sectors will be targeted and the campaign runs until the end of November. Find out more here.
UKSP.co.uk - One-stop-shop for information on careers in hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism. Users can use the
site to learn about the job roles, progression pathways, good employers, and places to study.