2. We know that there is more to do
There are 750,000 vacancies, one quarter skill-shortage related…
… youth unemployment 3x higher than total unemployment
 ONS June 2016

3. “High quality careers advice and support must be for everyone.”
Robert Halfon

4. We also know what works
Encounters with employers, with workplaces, with further and higher education
Information about local jobs, how the curriculum connects to work
A plan tailored to an individual’s needs and supported by guidance
- Sir John Holman
“…young adults surveyed who recalled greater levels of contact with employers whilst at school were significantly less likely to be NEET and earned, on average, 18% more than peers who recalled no such activities.”
Latest research finds 86% reduction in change of being a NEET following 4 or more encounters

5. But it’s not consistently implemented
66% businesses believe work experience is critical for recruitment
yet only 38% offer work experience in England
Only in 40% of schools do young people have one encounter each year

6. Our diagnostic: market lacks structure
Inconsistent coverage
Schools not helped to distinguish between offers
Schools and employers have different language and timetables

7. Our role – become the ‘connector’ of careers creating a clear market structure

8. 1. The Enterprise Adviser Network
Creating a networked school and exposure to the world of work for all
More is more
Younger is better
Increase employer and workplace encounters for young people.
Ensure careers education begins at year 7.
Follow the impact
Make it last
Look to the evidence of ‘what works’ to guide strategic careers planning in schools and colleges.
Proudly embed an ethos that celebrates careers and enterprise opportunities and places them at the heart of the school and its curriculum.

9. 1,600 schools and colleges signed up
Built nationwide network of coordination
1,600 schools and colleges signed up
More than 1,400 business volunteers 52% CEO, Director or Chair level
95 Coordinators
3x more employer engagement plans

10. 79 supported, verified providers
2. Scaled what works
79 supported, verified providers
75% of funding in Cold Spots
250,000 young people to benefit from first fund
25,000 to benefit from mentoring

11. 3. Focused our efforts on need & impact
Careers & Enterprise ‘Cold Spots’
“What works” research
ADD – MAKE IT LOOK SAME

12. 4. Funnelled cash into the system
External cash match of £10m:
Investment Fund: cash match of 100% for first Careers & Enterprise Fund
Enterprise Adviser Network: cash match of 100% to fund the Enterprise Coordinators from the Local Enterprise Partnerships
Using our structured, evidence based approach to support external investment

13. 5. Built cross-cutting partnerships
1. Ambassador Group 2. Head Teacher Group 3. Employer Group 4. Strategic Partners
£10m
Description
Level 2

14. Opportunity Areas – going deep with core offer
Our guarantee
Our approach
All schools and colleges to have access to an Enterprise Adviser
All young people to have access to at least 4 inspiring and meaningful encounters with the world of work
1-2 additional Enterprise Coordinators for Opportunity Areas
4 ‘cornerstone’ employers in each Opportunity Area, developed in partnership with the LEP, CBI, FSB and Chambers
£1million fund to fund 4 encounters for all young people
12 Opportunity Areas: Blackpool, Bradford, Derby, Doncaster, Fenland & East Cambridgeshire, Hastings, Ipswich, Norwich, Oldham, Scarborough, Stoke on Trent and West Somerset

15. Priorities for 2017
Continue to build the core infrastructure focusing on quality and impact:
1.1 Strengthen the Enterprise Adviser network
1.2 Launch further funds, focused on leveraging external resource
Deepen our technology programme to underpin our work
Launch the “Passport” to make extra-curricular achievements a core part of recruitment
Build capacity in schools and colleges including ‘Careers Leaders’ or ‘Air traffic controllers’
Spread the word to ensure we can truly ‘join the dots’

16. www.careersandenterprise.co.uk @CareerEnt
Our ask of employers
Help all young people access 4 or more encounters with the world of work 1 2
As an Enterprise Adviser – helping schools and college leaders build careers and employer engagement strategy
Working with young people directly and creating encounters – either through your own programme or one of our funded beneficiaries