How to make the most of careers events with employers: technical report

The report presents the evidence on the operation and impact of careers events held in UK schools and colleges. Literature and new data were gathered and analysed to understand the potential impacts and optimal delivery of three related types of careers events aimed at supporting the career decision-making of young people: careers talks, careers carousels and careers fairs. The main questions addressed in the study included: What impacts can be expected from career events in terms of the educational and employment outcomes of young people? Can impact be expected to vary by pupil type (achievement level, occupational ambition, age, gender)? What benefits can be expected from different formats of engagement (careers fairs, careers talks, careers carousels) and how can event design optimise beneficial outcomes? This review was designed to identify evidence within the literature to inform the optimal design of events so the best outcomes can be achieved for the young people taking part.

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A related report is available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 130.576. Show less