The Plotr saga

So. farewell then Plotr…… I’m not sure if Private Eye magazine have the demise of Plotr in their investigative sights?  The website certainly consumed a great deal of taxpayer’s money and Civil Service energy. The website has been taken over by a longer established rival / alternative / substitute / competitor.  Interestingly, the new owner… Continue reading The Plotr saga

Two new videos

Thanks to the guys at Feature Media, who  have produced a couple more videos for us.   The first is a little showreel / vox pop 3 minuter to give an idea of our employability seminars     The second video is a longer sample of what sort of content our seminars cover, and why… Continue reading Two new videos

Our career guidance fails young people

“If you can find someone who’ll pay you to do something you really enjoy then don’t let them out of your sight”. This wise advice was given to the esteemed journalist John Oaksey by his father. As we enter A level results season it’s worth reflecting on this story because it illustrates three sizeable flaws… Continue reading Our career guidance fails young people

“Big up” for Parliament

In  my opinion, there might be lots wrong with how this country prepares people for employment, but at least I am allowed to say so! Here are the links to the work of the House of Commons sub-committee on Education, skills and the economy. Their first report of the Business, Innovation and Skills and Education… Continue reading “Big up” for Parliament

Brexit and the younger generation

What a week to be a current affairs junkie! One thing I’m concerned about is the suggestion that Brexit is bad news for young people.  Whilst I’m no longer in my twenties and whilst I am genuinely saddened that the concept of “Europe” hasn’t seemed to have worked for my country, I think this doom and gloom idea… Continue reading Brexit and the younger generation