Diversity starts in schools – children need to see a wider range of careers

Step into the classroom to help the next generation discover exciting and diverse career opportunitiesAsk a seven-year-old “what do you want to do when you grow up?” and you’ll get an answer built on very limited experience. But unless children are exposed to a wide range of options how can they know what opportunities exist that might interest them?The lack of awareness of primary school children of the full spectrum of careers is highlighted in a new study,Drawing the Future.Carried out for the organisationEducation and Employers, the conclusion is that more of us need to go into primary schools to share our experiences of the world of work.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Science Schools Education Careers Gender Source Type: news