Best Practice

The six capabilities for work

Careers guidance NEETS
What can schools do to help students to be ‘ready for work’ when they leave? Drawing on recent research, Jenny North offers some advice and discusses the ‘six essential capabilities’ that students need

The UK Job market has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. Many young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, find it increasingly difficult to make a successful transition from education to employment.

With nearly one million young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) the destination of pupils after school continues to be a concern and an increased priority for schools. What can schools do to ensure their pupils leave school with a bright future ahead?

Impetus-PEF is a charity that transforms the lives of disadvantaged young people by ensuring they get the support they need to succeed in education, training and employment. We recently published the Ready for Work report, in partnership with the Young Foundation and the Social Unit, which aimed to answer the question: “How can we help young people be ready for work?”

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