Inspiring the Future launches

Inspiring the Future is a free service which allows people from all sectors and professions to work with state schools and colleges to help young people achieve their potential.

Initially the focus is on giving short 'Career Insight' talks and 'Enterprise' talks' in state secondary schools and further education colleges. In the second phase, the menu will be expanded to cover a range of activities such as mentoring, reading and number support and work experience.

Research published by the Education and Employers Taskforce, an independent charity, shows that 80 per cent of independent schools regularly bring external speakers into their schools to boost the career aspirations of their students. 85 per cent involve employers in giving careers advice to students, through Careers Fairs or regular careers talks. Many state schools lack the alumni links to give their students the same opportunities. The ‘Inspiring the Future’ initiative, run by the Education and Employers Taskforce, will play a key role in plugging this gap by connecting inspiring speakers with local schools.