National Careers Week

𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨, 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 #𝙉𝘾𝙒2026 By Stephen Logan, Principal Healing Academy HLT “Everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done.” Robert A. Heinlein As we have been finalising the #NCW2026 Impact Report. I’ve been reflecting on the incredible energy, opportunity, and inspiration shared throughout National Careers Week. NCW is about bringing together schools, colleges, employers, and communities working collectively to support and guide the next generation. It’s also about continuing to listen, learn, evolve, and serve the communities we work with. This year, we’ve seen outstanding engagement from educators, employers and career leaders across the country, all united in a shared goal: helping young people explore their futures and better understand the wide range of pathways available to them. One of the standout highlights for me was the York Conference with STEM Learning UK, our first in-person event since before the pandemic. 🎥 Catch Up on the NCW Conference on Work Experience Missed a session or want to revisit the insights? You can watch all of the NCW Conference highlights below: Main Conference Video: vimeo.com/1173774620/df6… David Hodgson Keynote: vimeo.com/1173779949/303… Debbie Hearne RCDP Keynote: vimeo.com/1173776750/a10… Nicola Hall Keynote: vimeo.com/1173776252/434… Simone Wareham Keynote: vimeo.com/1173776252/434… David Coe vimeo.com/1174332198/4ed… Youth Panel: vimeo.com/1173775496/cbf… The collaboration, passion, and learning shared throughout the week alongside partners including Sewell Group, Mark Boothby, and Bethany Dennett made a lasting impact pictured above as part of work experience with our Year 9 pupils in #NCW2026. 📅 Save the Dates National WEX Month - July 2026 Green Careers Week (GCW) – 2nd – 6th November 2026 National Careers Week (NCW) – 1st – 6th March 2027 Become an NCW Ambassador We are also incredibly grateful for our NCW Ambassador team, led by the formidable Irene Smith RCL, CDP SWe are now inviting applications to join our National Careers Week Ambassador community an incredible network of passionate professionals committed to supporting careers education and inspiring the next generation. If you’re interested in playing a more active role, sharing your expertise, and making a real impact, we encourage you to apply: 👉 nationalcareersweek.com/ambassador-app… Wishing all young people all the very best in their up and coming examinations. Thank you for your continued support. 𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙣

Year 9 students from @HealingAcademy1 recently stepped out of the classroom and into the future of construction during an exciting visit to the Sewell Group Digital Construction Academy as part of #NCW2026 Throughout the day, students explored how cutting-edge technology, 3D design, digital modelling, and innovation are transforming the construction industry and creating new career opportunities. They had the chance to see first-hand how creativity, problem-solving, and technology come together in real-world projects helping bring buildings and ideas to life before construction even begins. The visit gave students a valuable insight into the wide range of careers available within digital construction, from architecture and engineering to project management, design, and emerging tech roles. It was fantastic to see our students asking thoughtful questions, engaging with professionals, and beginning to imagine what their own future pathways could look like. Most importantly, the experience encouraged our young people to think big, explore new possibilities, and continue Owning YOUR Future! #WorkExperienceMonth coming up this July, this visit was the perfect opportunity to inspire students to start thinking about their next steps, future ambitions, and the skills they can develop along the way. EmployabilityUK Diane Vernon MBE FIEP Find out more here: employabilityuk.org/wex/ 🎥 Watch the highlights below! A huge thank you to Bethany Dennett, Mark Boothby, and the entire Sewell Group team for making the day so engaging and informative, and to nick newman for the continued inspiration and support. #HealingAcademy #SewellGroup #NationalCareersWeek #NCW2026 #WorkExperience #FutureLeaders #DigitalConstruction #CareersEducation

Insightful presentation from Nicola Hall at the National Careers Week Conference in York for #NCW2026, sharing the work being led by The @CareerEnt around high-quality work experience opportunities for young people. The session highlighted the importance of meaningful employer encounters and workplace experiences in helping students develop confidence, employability skills, and a clearer understanding of future career pathways. A really important conversation on how educators, employers, and organisations can work together to ensure every young person has access to impactful experiences that prepare them for the world of work. Thank you to Nicola. #NCW2026 #NationalCareersWeek #WorkExperience #CareersEducation #STEM #EmployerEngagement #FutureSkills #Education #CareersAndEnterpriseCompany

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Coming soon 👀 #NCW2026 Impact Report. Subscribe here: nationalcareersweek.com

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍! 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗖𝗪 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿. Looking to make a real impact in your community and beyond? This is your chance to step up, connect with others, and help inspire career growth during #NationalCareersWeek. As an NCW Ambassador, you’ll: ✔️ Champion career development and opportunities ✔️ Support and inspire others on their journey ✔️ Be part of a wider movement creating positive change Whether you’re an educator, professional or simply passionate about helping others succeed, your voice matters. Ready to make a difference? Apply now. nationalcareersweek.com/ambassador-app… #NCW #NationalCareersWeek #Careers #Ambassador #MakeADifference #Community #ProfessionalDevelopment

We are thrilled to share the upcoming dates for three key dates for your UK careers calendar. Whether you are an educator, a student, parent or an employer these events are designed to bridge the gap between education and the world of work. Here is what is coming up: 📍 Save the Dates National WEX Month | July 2026 A full month dedicated to Work Experience (WEX), highlighting the importance of high-quality placements and professional insights for young people. #GreenCareersWeek #GCW2026 2nd – 6th November 2026 Focusing on the future of our planet. Discover the roles, skills, and pathways needed to thrive in the growing green economy. 🌿 @Green__Careers #NationalCareersWeek #NCW2026 1st – 6th March 2027 The big one! A week-long celebration of careers guidance and free resources to help everyone take their next best step. Why get involved? These initiatives are more than just dates on a calendar they are a movement to ensure every individual has access to the best possible career support and opportunities. Stay tuned for more updates, resources, and ways you can participate. Let’s work together to empower positive change through careers education. #NCW2027 #GreenCareersWeek #NationalWEXMonth #CareersEducation #WorkExperience #FutureTalent

Big News: National WEX Month is Coming! Save the Date: July 2026 Work experience is one of the most transformative milestones in a young person’s career journey. That’s why we are thrilled to announce that July 2026 will be the inaugural National Work Experience (WEX) Month! Whilst a single week is great, a full month allows us to dive deeper into building skills, connecting talent with industry leaders, and highlighting the incredible impact of hands-on learning. Why National WEX Month? Practical experience is the bridge between the classroom and the workplace. Whether you are an employer, an educator, or a student, this month is dedicated to: Empowering the next generation of professionals. Closing the skills gap by providing real-world insights. Celebrating the partnerships that make career growth possible. Join the Movement We are proud to see this initiative supported by industry leaders including Edge Foundation EmployabilityUK Association of Colleges and Association of Education Business Professionals Stay tuned for more updates, resources, and ways to get involved! #NationalWEXMonth #WorkExperience #FutureTalent #CareerReady #Employability #WEX2026 #SkillsForLife

UK Music #Apprenticeship Development @UK_Music helps develop #apprenticeshipschemes, which aim to support #musicemployers to hire committed & passionate #apprentices & help get talented people into the #musicindustry Visit:ukmusic.org/education-skil… #musiccareersweek @CareersWeek

UK Music in partnership with National Careers Week and Music Academic Partnership (MAP) member LCCM launches Music Careers Week, encouraging young people to consider careers in music. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/4hz6swdz #MusicCareersWeek

As part of our partnership with @UK_Music, our Music students recently went behind the scenes at PPL and @deanststudios, where they heard from industry professionals about their journeys, what their roles involve and how they started. 👉🏼 bit.ly/48f0v37 #MusicCareersWeek

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! 🎶 What an incredible week of demystifying the music industry. From the technical brilliance of studio production to the strategic world of sync and A&R, we’ve loved seeing so many young people discover that a career in music is a viable, exciting reality. A massive thank you to our partners @UK_Music and LCCM for their vision and dedication in bringing this initiative to life. By opening classroom doors to industry professionals, we are helping to bridge the skills gap and ensure that talent from every background has a seat at the table. To the educators, industry leaders and students who took part: THANK YOU for sharing your stories and your passion. Let’s keep the volume up on careers education! 🚀 #NCW2026 #MusicCareersWeek #UKMusic #CareersEducation #CEIAG #FutureTalent

#MusicCareersWeek is all about opening doors into the #musicindustry. 🎼 @ShaoDowMusic an award-winning #rapper, #manga author & occasional #ninja. 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=cyH3B7… @UK_Music @CareersWeek #MusicCareers #CareersInMusic #CreativeCareers #MusicEducation #MusicJourney

Can Music Change Society? Part of our National Careers Week series exploring music across disciplines Music reflects who we are. Across different cultures, time periods, and communities, music has been used to express identity, challenge ideas, and bring people together. Let’s explore how music connects to society, culture, and change. 🧠 Big Question Can music influence the way people think or even change society? 🎯 The Idea Music has often played a role in important social and cultural movements. It can reflect people’s experiences, communicate ideas, and shape how groups of people see the world, from protest songs to national anthems. This is where music connects to areas like history, sociology, politics, and cultural studies, showing how it can influence not just individuals, but whole societies. 🔍 Try It Out 🎥 Jazz Music in the Cultural Cold War Explore how jazz became a tool of cultural influence during the Cold War — shaping ideas of freedom, identity, and power. 🎥 How Did Aretha Franklin Inspire the Civil Rights Movement? Discover how music can reflect and influence social change, giving voice to ideas of resistance, dignity, and empowerment. 🎧 Analyse a Song with a Message Choose a song with a clear message, or start with an example like “Respect” by Aretha Franklin. What is it trying to say, and how do the lyrics, sound, or performance communicate that message? 💡 Think About It Why do certain songs become strongly linked to particular moments, movements, or groups of people? What makes music such a powerful way to communicate ideas? 🛠️ Skills You’re Building By exploring this, you’re developing: Critical thinking Cultural awareness Ability to analyse meaning and context 🚀 Keep Exploring Try this: Watch how music connects to architecture and society. 🎥 Hip Hop Architecture | Mike Ford (TEDx Talk) How does music reflect people’s experiences of the spaces they live in? What does this suggest about the relationship between culture and environment?

Why Do Instruments Sound Different? Part of our National Careers Week series exploring music across disciplines Music is something that can be designed. From the shape of an instrument to the layout of a concert hall, sound is constantly being shaped, controlled, and engineered. Today, let’s see how music connects to design, engineering, and architecture. 🧠 Big Question Why does the same note sound completely different on different instruments? 🎯 The Idea Sound begins with vibration, but what we hear depends on how that vibration is shaped. The materials used, the size and shape of an object, and even the space around it all affect how sound travels and is heard. That’s why the same sound can feel completely different depending on where and how it’s produced. This is where music connects to design, engineering, and acoustics, from building instruments to designing performance spaces and sound environments. 🔍 Try It Out 🎓 The Science of Making Musical Instruments (Open University) Explore how materials, shape, and design affect the way instruments produce sound. 🏢 Acoustics in Architecture (Modulyss Guide) Discover how buildings are designed to control sound, from classrooms to concert halls. 🎥 Concert Hall Acoustics Design (lecture) See how architects and engineers design spaces to control how sound is experienced — from clarity to how sound travels around a room. 💡 Think About It If you could design your own instrument, what would you change to create a unique sound? What factors would matter most, shape, material, or size? 🛠️ Skills You’re Building By exploring this, you’re developing: Design thinking Understanding of physical systems Ability to test and refine ideas 🚀 Keep Exploring Try this: Pay attention to how sound changes in different spaces — for example, a classroom, a corridor, or a large hall. Which spaces make sound feel clear and comfortable, and which feel noisy or overwhelming? How might the size, shape, or materials in the space be affecting that? What’s the difference between sound and noise, and how might that impact how people feel in those environments? #MusicCareersWeek

🚀 It’s Music Careers Week 2026! The music industry is more than just what you see on stage it’s a massive ecosystem of creators, tech experts, and strategists. This week (April 13th–18th), we’re joining @UK_Music, LCCM to shine a light on the incredible career paths available to the next generation of talent. There’s a place for you: ✍️ The Songwriter: For those who live to tell stories through melody and lyrics. 🎬 Media Music Composer: Creating the emotional heartbeat of film, TV, and ads. 🎮 Video Game Composer: Building immersive worlds through interactive sound. 🎧 Music Producer: The bridge between a creative spark and a finished record. Whether you're a student starting out or a professional looking to pivot into the creative arts, now is the time to explore. The industry is evolving, and your unique perspective is what’s needed to shape its future. How are you celebrating #MusicCareersWeek?

Is Music Just Maths You Can Hear? Part of our National Careers Week series exploring music across disciplines. You might not immediately connect maths and music. But if you enjoy spotting patterns, solving problems, or thinking logically, you might find there’s more overlap than you expect. Let’s explore how music connects to mathematics, patterns, and structure. 🧠 Big Question Could music just be maths in disguise? 🎯 The Idea Music is built on patterns. Rhythms follow timing and repetition, melodies are shaped by intervals between notes, and even harmony is based on mathematical ratios. For example, when you hear two notes that sound in tune, their frequencies are often related by simple ratios. Music connects to areas like mathematics, acoustics, and even data and algorithms, especially in composition and digital music. 🔍 Try It Out 🎧 Listen to 4′33″ by John Cage A piece of music made entirely of silence, what happens when music is reduced to zero sound, and does that still count as music? 🎥 Pythagoras’ Monochord: Music and Maths Explained See how ancient thinkers used a single string to explore the relationship between sound and numbers. 🧪 Create Your Own Sound Patterns (Chladni Plate Experiment) Explore how sound vibrations form visible patterns, showing how music connects directly to physics and maths. 💡 Think About It Why do some rhythms feel natural and easy to follow, while others feel unpredictable?What role do you think patterns play in that? 🛠️ Skills You’re Building By exploring this, you’re developing: Pattern recognition Logical and analytical thinking Ability to connect abstract ideas to real-world examples 🚀 Keep Exploring Try this: Watch how sound becomes visible in cymatics experiments. 🎥 Cymatics – Nigel Stanford What do you notice about the patterns created by different frequencies? How does this change the way you think about sound and music? ℹ️ About My My Super Curricular My Super Curricular supports students in exploring their interests beyond the classroom, helping them build ideas they can use in their personal statements, university applications, and future plans. It’s also used by schools and colleges to structure super curricular 👉 Find out more: mysupercurricular.co.uk #MusicCareersWeek

So many varied #music jobs and #career routes in the sector. Did you know that in 2024 there were 157,800 Music Creators, including musicians, songwriters, and producers. @CareersWeek @OfficialUKMusic #MusicCareersWeek

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