Episode 98 - Why careers advice is important in schools

In this Episode I talk about the importance of career advice in schools. 

The main themes we looked at this Episode were: 

1. Why schools have careers advice in place already 

2. What is a careers advice interview and how can it help support a young person 

3. Why it's so important in schools to help young people with their career ideas 

4. Career stereotypes and why it's being addressed in primary school 

5. Post-16 options and the importance of learning about the world of work. 

6. Starting a business or being an entrepreneur as a career option 

7. New careers in Technology and up to date information on this 

8. Careers and focus on employability vs the young person's interests. 

9. Careers advice as a adult moving forward after education 

Other useful episodes to listen to: 

1. Career pressure episode 

2. What is careers advice 

3. Not going to university episode 

Other Useful links 

1. LinkedIn post I mentioned in the episode 

2. Kickstart scheme - https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/kickstart-scheme 

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Any questions about this episode please emial me at soma@thecareerhappinesmentor.com