Outline of presentation

Recent developments in STEM careers and IAG

What are the developments? Where are the obstacles? What do we already do well? Where do we most need to focus? Who needs to be involved?

Recent developments

A new statutory framework and guidance for LAs re IAG – published March 2010

The 12 standards will be given statutory force The CCIS computer system must run to

underpin raising participation age Support to young people after first placements

re the hardest to help - transition management focus

Continuation of duty to co-operate section 139a for those with learning difficulties through Children’s Trusts

Continuation of focus on safeguarding – but also a focus on STEM

Recent developments

A new task force on the careers profession chaired by Dame Ruth Silver

Thinking about careers advisers with STEM background

A new service has just been tendered for the adult advancement careers service - not its name - we have won this contract here for the south side of the region

What are the obstacles?

Great uncertainty re the election and cuts Not sure how well the messages and

rumours about the above developments are understood by commissioners, partners and stakeholders

Very little resource to meet needs of 250,000 customers currently registered – half an hour to guide a life for education based customers

What are the obstacles?

What does IAG mean to communities? Nurse = nursing Teacher = teaching Social worker = social care IAGer – IAGagging = nonsense

What are the obstacles?

Connexions exploded unmet need Support agenda very strong and valued by local

authorities PAs stand often across region under the social

care thresholds Insufficient recent focus on skills/economy in

Connexions contracts Massive contact 99% of all 16-18 year olds in

Cornwall and Devon means huge exposure to personal and social issues of customer group

Constantly undergoing major transition and reorganisation

What do we already do well?

Customer satisfaction Staff development and training Contract compliance Leadership and management PAs are STEM ambassadors and work

with education and employers Company is proud of its STEM contract

What do we already do well?

Work with employers and parents We work in 171 schools and colleges,

mostly well, in Devon and Cornwall Highest performing Activity Agreement

contract Excellent follow up and offers under

September Guarantee

How do we know? Won EFQM national award for customer

satisfaction October 2009 Won EFQM national award for leadership October

2009 One of first 100 companies to win UK customer

excellence awards March 2009 and re-awarded March 2010

6th best place to work in public sector – Sunday Times March 2010

Best place for training and development Sunday Times March 2010

Won IiP Gold – 1% of companies have this March 2010

100% contract compliance contracts March 2008, March 2010

What do we need to focus on?

Removing duplication from the system of IAG Clarity of roles and contribution Accurate assessment of performance on the

ground across all services 100% improved labour market intelligence and

links with employers including STEM system is needed

Better interpretation of all customer requirements re education, employment and training including STEM opportunities

What do we need to focus on?

More personalised provision Improved financial awareness and career

planning skills of customers particularly in STEMs

Open career pathways leading to progression and sustainable opportunities

Who needs to be involved? Those who know about and can provide

excellent labour market intelligence Those who can proivde excellent careers

education Those who can plan and finance

excellent and personalised provision Those who can provide and inspire

customers re careers in STEM areas Parents are the greatest single influence

on young people

Who needs to be involved?

Parents must be well informed by accurate careers information and involved

Parents must know where courses will lead and how successful they are

Inspirational STEM practitioners People who can provide motivational work

experience places People who can offer jobs and career

opportunities particularly in new industries People who can really ensure career

pathways and progression for individuals

What will work well? Excellent opportunities that are available for

all Excellent careers education Excellent careers information, advice and

guidance centred on individuals that connects future talent to future opportunities

Support to put career plans into practice Lifelong independent careers guidance to

accompany lifelong learning if we are serious about upskilling

Is it rocket science?