Careers

From classroom to career: Early guidance unlocks lifelong potential

With 44 per cent of core workforce skills set to change by 2027, early guidance isn’t just helpful—it’s urgent....

Jessica Hill
Rylie Sweeney
Careers, Qualifications

Qualification challenges threaten government’s housing mission

Too few college construction courses equip learners with the skills employers need, leaving many unprepared for work

Jessica Hill
Neil Jefferson
Careers, Qualifications

Early years qualification rules relaxed amid recruitment crisis

Managers will be able to count staff with level 2 qualifications as level 3 in staff-to-child ratios

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Adult education, Careers

MPs to examine job centres’ new skills and careers role 

The government hopes integrating careers advice into job centres will boost employment

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Careers, Training Providers

Now it’s time for ITPs to step up on careers advice

Meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks framework of careers guidance should no longer be optional for ITPs

Jessica Hill
Kate Roberts
16-19, Careers

DfE hands over apprenticeships and T Level careers programme

The £3.2 million Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge scheme is now run by the Careers and Enterprise Company

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Careers

How we’re working to stem shortages in STEM industries

New technologies and an employer-informed approach to transferable skills is helping our learners better qualify for the workplace

JL Dutaut
Ann Marie Spry
Adult education, Careers

DWP to merge Jobcentre Plus and National Careers Service

New work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall announces overhaul to focus on career advice

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Careers, Qualifications

How a new government’s early years plans will affect further education

Early years and further education are inter-dependent sectors, and failure to value one would be a failure to value...

JL Dutaut
Michael Freeston