Why upskilling and reskilling are the keys to keeping your company ahead of the curve.

Young people and their parents want to understand their pathway options beyond school. They want to find out more about the diverse range of jobs available before making decisions about further study or employment. When schools engage with employers, it creates opportunities for this to happen.

The classification of creativity as a soft skill has been a subject of debate, as it possesses characteristics of both soft and hard skills.

Attracting the talent of tomorrow today. Can you afford not to talk to over 10 million potential future employees?

The Careers and Enterprise Company has recently released its Employer Standards, aimed at giving business and industry a framework to help plan and execute careers work around.

For many people in industry, education is but a distant and happily forgotten memory. The disconnect between the two is worrying, in that the employers and entrepreneurs of today do not understand the journey of the employees of tomorrow.

In today's competitive job market, it is essential for schools to bridge the gap between education and employment.

Film education is important for a number of reasons. It can help young people to:

• Develop their critical thinking skills.

• Become more creative.

• Learn about different cultures and perspectives.

• Gain a deeper understanding of history and current events.

In addition to these general benefits, film education can also have specific benefits for students depending on their interests and goals.

The Department for Education (DfE) commissioned a review of careers provision in schools and further education and skills (FE and skills) providers in England in 2022. The review aimed to assess the state of careers guidance and its impact on students' aspirations and choices.

The UK government's Creative Industries Sector Vision 2023 is a joint plan between the government and the creative industries to drive growth, build talent, and develop skills.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) are both frameworks that guide businesses in addressing their societal and ethical responsibilities, but they differ in scope, purpose, and implementation.

Key Findings from the Youth Voice Census 2023 by Youth Employment UK.

Engaging with young people is essential for industries to stay relevant and address future workforce needs.

A recent study conducted by Ravensbourne University in London highlights a strong desire among young adults aged 18-25 to pursue careers in the creative industries.

Ofsted will inspect careers provision and it goes well beyond interviews and work experience.

What are Gatsby Benchmarks and how can you work towards achieving them?

What does the future hold for jobs going forward and how much will AI and Automation impact the landscape?

Given the current pan-industry skills shortage, it is more important than ever for a business to retain talent. Employee retention can have a significant impact on the company's success and overall performance.

LSIPs provide an agreed set of actionable priorities that employers, providers and other stakeholders in a local area can get behind to drive change.