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#NOWRONGPATH Tonights Discussion Topics What are employers looking for? Qualifications old and new Personal Pathways Expanding & Contracting Labour Markets WHAT DO YOUNG PEOPLE THINK EMPLOYERS WANT? Qualifications
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Tonight’s Discussion Topics
WHAT DO YOUNG PEOPLE THINK EMPLOYERS WANT?
Great expectations, City and Guilds 2015
Qualifications matter most!
WHAT ARE EMPLOYERS LOOKING FOR?
qualifications are valuable indicators of application, achievement and ability. But businesses are clear that key drivers of success for young people in their working lives are attitudes and attributes such as resilience, enthusiasm, creativity and communication skills.”
CBI (Nov 2018)
MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS IN RECRUITING SCHOOL LEAVERS
“The personal qualities and knowledge that young people develop during their time at school lay the foundations for the rest of their lives. Qualifications are valued by employers as indicators
achievement and ability, but developing the right attitudes and behaviours for success in all aspects of life is vital.”
Broader skills (listening, presenting, problem-solving etc Aptitude and readiness for work Academic results and qualifications Literacy and numeracy
“Over two-thirds of employers (70%), rate Literacy and Numeracy skills as one of their three most important considerations when recruiting school and college leavers, but almost half (45%)
businesses ranked aptitude and readiness for work as the single most important factor.“ Educating for the Modern World, CBI (2018)
THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTS
“Parents are the key influencers for young people… … but it is apparent that most do not have sufficient information on post –school options
“… long-standing societal issue of parity of esteem between academic and vocational pathways.” “Parents, carers and guardians have a major influence on young people’s perceptions and understanding of the relative merits of different career paths.” Scottish Parliament Education & Skills Committee (November 2018)
QUALIFICATIONS – THE OLD & NEW
QUALIFICATIONS – THE FRAMEWORK
THE LEARNER JOURNEY
A ‘typical’ learner journey… … is there such a thing?
SUE’S JOURNEY TO STUDY LANGUAGES AT UNIVERSITY
English Nat 5 English Higher French Nat 5 French Higher French Adv. Higher History Nat 5 History Higher Music Nat 5 Music Higher Music Adv. Higher Maths Nat 5
Chemist ry Nat 5
Spanish Nat 5 Spanish Higher
S4 S5 S6
ZOE’S JOURNEY THROUGH S4 INTO CHILDCARE
English Nat 4 Art & Design Nat 5 History Nat 5 Modern Studies Nat 5 Maths Nat 4
S4 in school S4 out of school Beyond School
NESCol School Link Course SfW Nat 5 Early Education & Childcare
NESCol National Certificate Course at SCQF Level 6 Early Education & Childcare, or a Modern Apprenticeship or straight into the world of work
Work
Apprenticeships
Education
Pathways Beyond Mackie Academy
Where are the opportunities increasing? Which markets are in decline?
TOP 3 EMPLOYMENT SECTORS IN 2029
Source: Skills Development Scotland: Regional Skills Assessments 2018 Aberdeen City and Shire
LARGEST EMPLOYMENT GROWTH FORECAST BETWEEN 2019 – 2029
Source: Skills Development Scotland: Regional Skills Assessments 2018 Aberdeen City and Shire
LARGEST EMPLOYMENT DECREASES FORECAST FROM 2019 - 2029
Source: Skills Development Scotland: Regional Skills Assessments 2018 Aberdeen City and Shire
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0%
Professional, scientific and technical Human health and social work Education Public administration and defence Arts, entertainment and presenters Information and communication Financial and insurance services
ASPIRATIONS v REALITY 1
Mackie Academy senior pupils Abshire Region 2019 Abshire Region 2029
0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% Wholesale and retail trade Mining and quarrying Manufacturing Accomodation and food service Administrative and support services Construction Transportation and storage Real estate activities
ASPIRATIONS v REALITY 2 Mackie Academy senior pupils Abshire Region 2019 Abshire Region 2029
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