Since Covid-19 young people have missed out on a lot. Only 10% of pupils feel confident of securing a job after school and only 37.5% of secondary school pupils have had access to work experience which is at a low (Youth Census 2021), making it harder to acquire the skills for the modern workplace
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Young people, particularly those from less advantaged backgrounds are not getting the quality careers education they need to successfully transition into the world of work. Employers have growing concerns that society is not preparing young people for the jobs of today. Without change students will not reach their potential & the emerging workforce will lack diversity. The digital skills gap is costing the UK 6 billion in lost GDP per year (TechUK); even though STEM sector is growing rapidly.
Our digital platform allows schools to invite professionals to engage in a variety of student-employer encounters; such as career talks, speed mentoring, workplace visits, CV workshops, apprenticeships and many more. Research shows following 4 encounters with a role model; students are 86% less likely to become NEET. These children have a fairer chance to develop social, employment and life skills irrespective of background and social standing to break out of the cycle of poverty.