Education and Employers Research

10 years of publications, papers, seminars & conferences in the field of employer engagement in education. We gathered evidence to show why, how & what works. We are 10 today & pledge to continue our work to influence young people lives around the country. bbc.co.uk/news/amp/educa…

ICYMI: *job shadowing* is a under-utilised resource in secondary career guidance. The new @OECDEduSkills paper looks at the evidence on why it works and draws on international examples to show how to do it well. oecd-ilibrary.org/education/job-…

Join us this Fri 9:30: International Career Development Conference with Nina Ives from New Zealand,UK Headteacher @MsKarenGiles & our CEO, Nick Chambers and others on career-related learning in primary schools: Full conference programme: bit.ly/3OUobNk #beboldbebrave

New report from @OECDEduSkills looks at the benefits to employers who engage with schools & young people Substantial evidence shows the difference engaging with the world of work makes to young people This shows employers also gain educationandemployers.org/oecd-launches-… #MeetTheFuture #WEF22

The latest edition of the Research Digest is out now! bit.ly/38KhLAt This free monthly bulletin summarises research reports from around the world and forms part of our online library. Sign up today: bit.ly/38Kjrdf

Just published by @HEPI_news: New research on the stereotypes formed at a young age, their long-term impacts and what can be done to tackle them successfully: educationandemployers.org/hepi-blog-dece…

Interesting new study in the USA by @AllisonMaster @UHouston shows gender stereotypes start early (age 6) and suggests that tackling these will improve educational equity and help address the gender disparities in computer science and engineering. abcn.ws/3CLSZcn

Great to see the momentum unfolding across the globe on career-related learning in primary schools. @Edu_EResearch influencing government policies at home and abroad #OurFuture #careers @NAHTnews @DerbyOppArea

We published our #DrawingTheFuture report back in 2018 to explore children’s aspirations – and it’s just as relevant today as we look at the importance of widening young people’s horizons. Here are a couple of the fantastic drawings featured 🎨 Read now: educationandemployers.org/research/drawi…

ITV News reports: why workplace role models matter in primary schools  – Education and Employers: educationandemployers.org/itv-news-repor…

Volunteering in education helps young people reach their potential – but it has benefits for volunteers too, including: ☑️ Gaining skills such as communication & leadership ☑️ Improvements to wellbeing ☑️ Greater productivity at work Find out more: educationandemployers.org/research/the-v…

🗣️ "For young people you can't be what you can't see. We need to put as many realistic role models that people can relate to in front of children and young people." SMC Commissioner @saeedatcha spoke to @Edu_Employers about the importance of role models ⬇️youtube.com/watch?v=R4jcef…

The 6th International Conference on Employer Engagement – Panel discussion highlights: On July 1st and 2nd the Edge Foundation (@ukEdge) and Education and Employers (@Edu_Employers) hosted the 6th International Conference on Employer Engagement. The… dlvr.it/S4YZSy

Researchers and practitioners in teenage career readiness - you have two days to get your proposals in for the @OECDEduSkills online conference on how schools can best equip students for their working lives. Deadline July 7: oecd.org/education/care…

Thank you to @ukEdge @Edu_EResearch for the invitation to present our youth led research and the YE2030 campaign. #EEConf21

Key messages from today include: Employers are in the driving seat; young people should seek what they want with passion; qualifications need to be made relevant to the way of work; young people need to be exposed regularly to employers; all experience is valuable experience.

Thank you to all speakers and delegates for attending our Conference on Employer Engagement this year! What a brilliant event with fascinating research and discussion. @ukEdge Remember to share your highlights with us using the hashtag #EEConf21.

Learned so much about Arts & Humanities in HE employability perceptions and employee engagement @ukEdge and @Edu_EResearch 6th International Conf on Employer Engagement with the brilliant @blgnokay Simon O’Leary and the thought provoking audience. Thank you all 🙏

Mark Addis talk and conference discussion makes me think about #autonomy #agency & #expertise #productivity #transversal and #flexible skills but how we evidence and evaluate this makes this such a wider convo! #EEConf21 @Edu_EResearch @ukEdge #employerengagement

We're excited to present out #YE2030 Research today the #EEConf21. Join us from 2pm as we sharing insights from our research on youth employment and as we discuss what we must do going forward! @ukEdge @Edu_EResearch educationandemployers.org/research/emplo…