Employer engagement

Sci4Us have launched a video series, challenging professionals to explain their job at 3-levels: primary school, secondary school and GCSE.

A careers resource package, featuring videos from a broad range of people working in the space sector along with PowerPoint presentation, teacher resources, student worksheet and ideas for hosting a mini careers event.

These Technology pages produced by Thomas Pocklington Trust by staff with lived experience of a vision impairment show what can be achieved with technology adaptations.

Parents can add value to the careers conversations we have in school, special school or college, by continuing these conversations at home. But in order to do this effectively, they need to be: 

• Aware 

• Informed 

• Enthused 

• Empowered 

During National Apprenticeship Week this year, consider including parents in the activities taking place. Here are some resources to support with this. 

An activity which builds on students’ first one-to-one meeting with the Careers Adviser, with a second meeting between the Careers Adviser, the student and their parents.

A Q&A session with a panel of employers to encourage parents to explore careers relating to a particular subject, skill or industry area with their child.

A low-pressure session where families complete the Family action plan or Pathway planner with support from school or college staff.

Re-orienting the usual parents’ evening to offer an opportunity to discuss education and careers choices as well as progression. Includes preparation activity for parents who need more support.

Simple animated films, to help parents understand the range of options open to their children at 16 and 18.

Follow four families talking to their children about next steps, helping your parents think about the role they can play in their own child’s decision-making.

Help parents understand their child’s careers education journey, the key decision points and how and when you will be offering them support using these visual journey’s.