What is National Careers Week?

In the UK, National Careers Week is celebrated on the second week of March to empower young people to make informed choices about their next steps by ensuring they get the best career advice and information possible.

Throughout this article, you will learn more about National Careers Week and gain a better understanding of its importance.

What is National Careers Week?

National Careers Week (NCW) is a one-week celebration of career guidance and available resources in education across the UK. It aims to focus on career guidance activities at a crucial time in the academic year to help young people develop the awareness and excitement needed to pursue their future endeavours.

NCW is a week-long activity for schools, colleges, universities, alternative provision settings, and other organisations to work towards. In addition, educators can utilise digital and video resources to support planning and delivery.

Who founded National Careers Week?

The event is founded by a number of volunteers with a combined wealth of experience from the Education, Business and Careers Guidance sectors and is run as a non-profit organisation.

With evidence showing at the government level that this is an area that needs improvement, National Careers Week aims to improve the level of career education in schools and colleges. Future generations must have access to quality and meaningful interactions that will enable them to understand the connections between courses, skills, and career paths.

Why is National Careers Week important?

National Careers Week provides young people with information about their career options and helps them make informed choices about their future. It highlights the importance of high-quality career education and provides opportunities for children and young people to engage with the world of work.

We are pleased to have you on board to support these initiatives as you determine the right path for your future.

How does National Careers Week link with literacy?

As well as helping children lead happy, healthy, and successful lives, reading and writing for pleasure can also play a vital role in their success in school, the workplace, and their personal lives.

It has been demonstrated that children's literacy engagement and their future in the workplace are closely related, demonstrating that reading and writing contribute to children's future success. Key findings include:

• Despite high academic, professional, and personal expectations, around 2 in 5 young people (43%) doubt they will achieve their goals.
• Lack of confidence is the most common barrier to achieving their aspirations, especially among girls (55.5% vs 41.7% of boys) and women (46.6% vs 35.4% of men).
• Good literacy skills could help young people and adults overcome these barriers by:

• Giving them the confidence to pursue their dreams (83.2% adults vs 65.9% young people)
• Helping them achieve their dream career (76.7% adults vs 40.5% young people)
• Achieving their personal goals (69.4% adults vs 39.1% young people).

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References and resources

National Literacy Trust (2023) - National Careers Week 2023.
NCW (2023) - About National Careers Week.

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