Mind the Gap: A Reflection on Skills Needs in the UK
Building Workforce Capability
June and July are always busy months, where I spend as much time as I can delivering a range of skills workshops to both secondary school students and Kings Trust students in preparation for their journey into the world of work.
Having an extensive employer network ensures we can connect the right students to the right opportunities.
According to new research from the Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) and Skills England, employers are clear: essential skills like teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and adaptability are just as important, if not more, than qualifications. 60% of employers say skills like resilience and creativity are vital for young people entering the workforce. These “power skills” are in high demand across all sectors and are key to levelling up opportunities for young people across England.
Investing in career education and skills building in schools is critical for a thriving, future-ready workforce. Career Leaders need to LEAVE the classroom and work in partnership with employer networks such as local Chambers of Commerce to better understand the work opportunities on their doorstep.
Building Workforce Capability
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Supporting Service children and addressing missed SEND opportunities.
For some time, I've been pondering on setting up a podcast, to support service personnel transition successfully to civvy street. As Bronze holders of the Employer Recognition Scheme, I wanted Careers Ideas Ltd to do something more than what we do already to support transitioning service members and their families. After watching the final film in the Mission Impossible film series, the idea was born:-
