For more information and if you would like your own institutional copy go to read more where there is advice on how to download a free customisable copy.
For young people between the ages of 16 to 25 the economic conditions currently prevailing in Norther Ireland and the rest of the UK have dealt them a 'tough hand.' One in three young people in NI are currently out of work with conditions unlikely to improve over the next few years. Though challenging for the young the situation provides a stark reminder for the careers teacher to review current strategies etc in dealing with subject/option choices where school leavers are concerned.
Figures for those not in education, employment and training (NEETs) are growiing so it will be important to bring the current scenario to the attention of those in transition stages as a matter of urgency!
Changing the NEET mindset: Achieving more effective transition between education and work
is a recent report from Sally Gracey and Scott Kelly in which they seek to determine why the number of young people not in education, employment and training is so high, and what can be done to tackle the problem. If you feel the material might provide you with some directional light on reviewing your current strategies regarding the problem then a copy can be downloaded here. read more
TAX MATTERS
These online modules explore how and why you pay tax. They are designed for anyone who wants to learn about taxation and the public services, especially our young people at each of the three key stages; KS3, KS4 and post 16.
As there is a teachers' area on the site the content is excellent for constructing your own materials from the lessons and resources provided at each of the three key stages. You can source this invaluable and up to date resource here. read more
COMPETITION
- A journalist on a glossy magazine
- An advertising executive for a London-based agency
- A football coach & football marketing manager for a top team
- A racing car designer
- A film buyer for a national cinema chain
- A production manager at a busy TV production company
icould read more is a radical and timely new online resource created to help and inspire young people standing on the threshold of the world of work. It is a talking library with thousands of personal stories to get young people thinking positively and imaginatively about their own career directions.
InfoCow read more is a free online resource from FutureLab made for and created by young people 14 to 19 year olds. It links to hundreds of different websites and sources of information that can help young people make positive changes with option choices.
Lifetracks
Lifetracks is a new website from YouthNet, a charity which specialises in using new technologies to inspire, support and engage with young people across the UK. Lifetracks read more offers a wide selection of articles, videos, interactive functions and tools giving young people reliable and solid information to aid their work, learning and training decisions.
Quicklook Books
New range of e-books on various careers now available. Read more for further information.
WYGU launches website to help break away from ‘accidental careers’
WYGU (When You Grow Up), read more a new social careers guidance, development and e-mentoring platform announced its public launch on 1st December. ‘What do you want to be When You Grow Up?’ it’s a challenging question that we’ve all faced in our youth, and some of us live with this uncertainty well into our career journey as adults.
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