Previous research by Education and Employers highlighted the importance of good quality careers education on shaping outcomes later in life. The researchers found that teenagers who have a good understanding of what they need to do to achieve their career ambitions do a lot better economically later in life than their peers. However, teenagers from poorer homes are more likely to be uncertain about the qualifications they need to access their chosen career and get the skills they need.
Employer engagement in education can include activities like reading support programmes that aim to boost attainment, or activities like mentoring or work experience that are designed to influence attitudes and aspirations. A copy of the Education Endowment Foundation report into employer engagement can be found here.
St Julie’s High School works with a wide range of local employers to broaden students’ horizons and offer them a taste of the world of work in order that they leave us as informed and well-rounded individuals.
If you are an employer and you would like to work in partnership with us, please contact Mrs Jones Careers Lead ajones@stjulies.org.uk or Mrs Mannings Careers Advisor smannings@stjulies.org.uk.
We look forward to working with you!