Month: May 2020
Advice for parents – careers expert Julie Poppleton answers parent FAQs on their child’s next steps
Careers expert Julie Poppleton answers some of the top questions she gets from parents who are concerned for their child’s […]
“What key employability skills should my child be developing – and how?” Advice for parents
Employers are looking for employability skills in young people, but what are those skills and how can you help your […]
“My child wants to do an Apprenticeship and I want them to go to University. What should I do?”
Apprenticeships have come a long way, and there’s a lot to consider when choosing between Apprenticeships and University. This advice […]
“Help! I don’t think my child has made a good career choice” – Advice for parents
As a parent you know the skills and strengths of your child. Careers expert Julie Poppleton offers advice on ways […]
How to support your child if they are anxious about their next career steps
Careers expert Julie Poppleton offers advice on how to support your child if they are becoming anxious about the prospect […]
How to help your child choose a career – careers advice for parents
How can parents help their child choose a career when they don’t know what they want to do? Careers expert […]
Supporting young staff who are on furlough
As part of our Youth Friendly Employer Masterclass we explored how organisations could be supporting their young staff who are […]
Fresh ways for parents to start a conversation with their child about careers
How do you approach talking about careers with your child? Careers expert Julie Poppleton shares top tips to help you […]
Securing a place for young people in the nation’s economic recovery: A rapid response to COVID-19
Young people need a secured economic future in the face of the COVID-19 crises. As a member of the Youth […]
Aiming High: Think about 3 ways in which achieving a goal would make you feel good
We often worry about what failure looks like when we could be aiming high. Picture how success would make you […]
We support the Skills Builder Universal Framework in building a common language around skills
The Skills Builder Universal Framework has been launched to set out the skills we need to succeed in education, work […]
A cautionary Tale – the May 2020 Claimant Count
Today the ONS has launched the Claimant Count for April, the first full month of the Lockdown Measures in place. […]