A new report published by Education and Employers called ‘Disconnected: Careers aspirations and jobs in the UK‘, claims that the aspirations of UK young people are disconnected from labour market reality which has significant implications for the economy. The report argues for an expansion of career-related learning in primary schools, more support for careers guidance in secondary schools, better labour market information for young people and better use of that information, as well as more help for parents and more engagement by employers. A summary of the findings are here.
