"What's happening in the Jobs Market?"

• There are approximately one million young people in the UK ‘Not in Education, Employment or Training’ (NEET). 
• A CBI survey in 2012 revealed that 51% of businesses are not confident they will find recruits of a sufficient quality to fill their vacancies.
• 23% of businesses report that they face difficulty in getting experienced staff with expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths.
• Recent studies have highlighted that there is a significant mismatch between the career aspirations of young people and the reality of the job market. For example, in a survey of 11000 teenagers, 36.3% were found to be chasing employment in just 10 highly competitive occupations.
• An OECD report has found that ‘skills mismatch is a very real phenomenon impacting on people’s earning prospects and their productivity. Knowing which skills are needed in the labour market and which educational pathways will get young people to where they want to be is essential’.

Thanks to the hard work of Jackie Duffy, our Youth Connexions PA, Beaumont has repeated its success this year in ensuring that no students leaving Year 11 were NEET.  Our curriculum is designed to provide our students with the maximum opportunities to gain the qualifications universities, FE colleges and employers seek, supplemented by a Curriculum Enrichment programme which includes Careers and Work-Related Education(CWRE).  Last month, all Year 11 students participated in a day's activities developing their confidence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths; next month a 'Careers Fair' will form part of the 'Moving On' CED.  This learning is supplemented by CWRE experiences such as Year 7 'Work-Shadowing' and Year 10 Work Experience as well as provision within the Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHCEE) and Sixth Form pastoral programmes.

 

Parents and students are encouraged to use the links on this blog to explore a range of sources of Impartial Advice and Guidance, such as ChannelMogo, Careers Box and the National Careers Service.

 

If you need more information about any aspects of Beaumont's Careers Education, Information and Guidance, please contact me at school.

 

Mr Cross

 

Sunday Times University Guide 2014 published

The Sunday Times has published its guide to UK universities.  Click here for the web version.  There are plenty of other useful sources of impartial advice and guidance on higher education opportunities, including the Which University website so take the time to get as much useful information as you can before making your choices.

Careers Library updates

The school regularly receives prospectuses from UK universities and FE colleges as well as information about Apprenticeships and Open Days.  These are kept in the Careers Library which is in the main school Library, next to the Reference Section.  Please ask the Librarians if you need help in locating specific course information.  The 2013-14 university prospectuses are starting to come in, most recently, information about Engineering courses at Loughborough University and careers in Hotels and Catering.  Take a look ...

Still uncertain about Apprenticeships?

Earlier this Autumn, the Daily Telegraph printed a feature article about the benefits of Higher Apprenticeships  -  ones you start after taking 'A' levels.  The article featured the story of a local student who took up an Apprenticeship at John Lewis in Welwyn Garden City.  Read his story here ...

Work Experience opportunities in Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery

East and North Herts NHS Trust is offering work experience, based at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage.  The student programme has been designed for students aged 16-18 who are working towards a career in medicine or adult nursing; and for people over 16 who are considering a career in midwifery.  Click here for more information.

Calling all potential High Flyers

If you are interested in becoming a pilot, there's a Professional Flight Training Exhibition taking place at Sofitel T5, London Heathrow on Saturday 26th October.  It promises to 'inform and advise on what it takes to become an airline pilot including the costs, selection process, types of training and career prospects.  Leading pilot training companies and experts from the UK, US and Europe will be present, including several universities to explain how to combine a university degree with pilot training.'  For more information, click here.

"So you want to be a Doctor?"

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust is offering a one day course for students, Year 10 and above, who are interested in a career in Medicine titled Introduction to Life as a Medical Student, Junior Doctor, Career in Medicine and Clinical Skills in Simulation Day.  This will take place from 9.00a.m. to 5.00p.m. in Watford Saturday 30th November.  The cost of the course is £50.00 and you can get a booking form from Mr Cross.  Alternatively, contact Carolyn Evans, Deputy Education Manager on 01923 217984 or Carolyn.evans@whht.nhs.uk