Future Thinking. Careers IAG in a Changing World

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1 Future Thinking Careers IAG in a Changing World

2 World of work Shaped by the generations within it o Multi-generational workplace o Baby Boomers o Generation X o Generation Y o Millennials/Gen Z 1995 onwards

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4 What s changing? Employment has changed since the credit crunch o From employers competing for employees to employees competing for employers o Increasing role of relevant work experience o Move from traditional recruitment methods o High risk of computerising jobs o Whatsapp has 450 million customers and 85 employees o Global competition

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7 Jobs of the future December 2014 study Certain occupation areas are forecast to be critical to the UK economy in the next decade: o Agriculture o Business & Finance o Construction o Education o Health & Care o I.T. o Manufacturing, Installation & Maintenance o Protective services o Science, Engineering & Technology o Transport & Logistics

8 What s changing? We are not sure what careers will be like for you millennials o Rapid change o Information age (from knowledge to skills) o Digitalisation o Globalisation (competition) o Collaboration o Technology changes behaviour

9 Career journey

10 Shape of careers o Careers are not linear o Our idea of a career is shaped by the past o We can t predict the future! o We need to focus on developing the qualities, skills and experiences to help people manage their own careers

11 Skills & qualities for career management o Adaptability o Resilience o Networking o Self-promotion o Digital navigation o Relevant experience o Transferable skills o Self-awareness o Job hunting skills (applications, interviews etc.) o Self-belief o Motivation

12 Formula for employability Qualifications + Work Experience + Skills x Contacts = Employability The aim is to be employable, not just employed

13 Raising the Participation Age Legal requirement for education or training until 18 o Full-time further education (college or sixth form) o An apprenticeship o A traineeship o Part-time education or training whilst employed/volunteering for 20+ hours per week o Retake Maths and English GCSE until grade 4+ achieved

14 How do young people decide? o Online information available, but not accessible o Most influential sources of advice are teachers, employers and parents! o but 55% of parents feel they don t know enough about their children s options o Focus on moments of choice, but moments of inspiration are just as important o Explore before you decide!

15 Different qualifications (ways of learning) Academic qualifications e.g. A Level Industry-focused qualifications e.g. BTEC Vocational qualifications e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds o Lots of theory o Classroom learning o Mostly exams, some coursework in certain subjects o Study a variety of subjects (normally 3) o All A Levels are Level 3 o Sixth form or college o Applied learning o Practical and theory content o Mostly coursework, some exams in certain subjects o Can be studied full-time or alongside other subjects o Level 1 and above o College or sixth form o Trains you for a job o Practical learning o Coursework, with some tests o Full-time o Level 1 and above o College or apprenticeship

16 Qualifications levels (difficulty) Level 1 GCSEs at grade D/3 and below Level 2 GCSEs at grade C/4 and above Level 3 A Levels Level 4 8 Higher education

17 Your Choices A Level subjects o Art o Biology o Business Studies o Chemistry o Computing o English Literature o French o Geography o History o Mathematics o Philosophy o Psychology o Sociology BTEC/college courses o Animal Care o Art & Design o Business & Finance o Catering o Construction o Games Design o Health & Social Care o Hair o Motor Vehicle o Media & Performing Arts o Public Services o Sport o Travel and Tourism Apprenticeship areas o Administration o Beauty Therapy o Business & Finance o Catering o Childcare o Construction o Engineering o ICT o Hairdressing o Motor Vehicle o Retail o Sales o Travel and Leisure

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19 What is an apprenticeship? o Full-time job o Train for qualifications o Different levels: intermediate, advance and higher o From GCSE level to a degree! o 1-5 years long o Minimum wage currently 3.50 per hour o No guarantees

20 Different routes o What lifestyle do I want? o What are my aims and ambitions? o Which route will be most useful for me? o What am I best at? o What do I most enjoy? o What motivates me? o Where should I study? o Location (travel) o Size o Atmosphere o Results o Facilities o Subjects/courses o Teaching

21 o Take an interest o Be open minded! o Encourage exploration of options o Encourage academic success (fulfilling potential) o Get in touch with any questions or concerns How to help

22 o Summer research o Autumn open evenings o Winter apply to college/sixth form o From Autumn onwards apply to apprenticeships o Stuck? Ask! polly.wiggins@gmail.com Timeline