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Careers Resources

Helping you start lifelong conversations

In today's constantly changing job market, schools face an uphill battle in providing comprehensive career education to students. Limited resources, ranging from budget constraints to limited access to resources, pose significant challenges in delivering effective career guidance.

This is why VotesforSchools has expanded our offerings so schools have access to impactful career education, to ensure that all our schools can access relevant, engaging careers resources and every student has the opportunity to explore and pursue their passions!

Is it fair for apprentices to be paid a lower living wage?

64% of 7-11-year olds and 58% of those aged 11-16 voted that it is not fair for apprentices to be paid a lower living age.

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Is a 4 day working week a good idea?

57% of 5-11-year-olds and 82% of 11-16-year-olds agreed that moving to a four-day working week is a good idea.

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Are we getting better at recognising burnout?

64% of those aged 11 to 16 and 53% of our 16+ voters felt that we are not getting any better at recognising burnout.

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Are difficult exams good for assessing people’s skills?

Over three-quarters of those aged between 11 & 16 said difficult exams are not good for assessing people's skills.

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Free resources for schools

Careers Lesson for ages 11-16

Our Let's Talk about...Career Pathways is the first in a series of career-focused lessons and highlights the different ways that young people can find their dream career.

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Careers Lesson for ages 7-11

It's very to soon to start learning about your choices for the future, so we've created our Let's Talk About...Careers, Skills & Aspirations to help children learn about the skills they might need for their dream job.

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Green Career Lessons for South London

Looking to go green? We worked with South London Partnership to create lessons for South London secondary, college & SEND students to get them thinking about their future green career.

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Looking for bespoke careers resources?

VotesforSchools can help

If your organisation is looking for bespoke careers-focused resources, or to find out what young people think about the job market in your area, VotesforSchools can provide:

  • Sponsored career packs
  • Commissioned resources
  • Youth summits

Click below to find out how.

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Secondary Careers Resource

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Primary Careers Resource

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SLP Green Career Resources

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