The future for young people is full of uncertainty. Forecasts predict that 60% of the jobs young people will perform do not yet exist, and very few educational institutions are providing solutions to this challenge. How can we prepare the next generation for a world we cannot fully predict?

Conscious Connections offers an Innovative Conscious Career Day where students:

• Explore their individual strengths and contributions in a team setting

• Discover their unique leadership approach and values

• Use The Young People Index®, a tool designed to identify natural motivations and team-working preferences

Students also get to network with business leaders, speed-dating style, discussing potential career opportunities and the skills required for future success.

Business owners benefit too:

• Showcase their company culture and values

• Identify future talent and improve retention

• Engage directly with students to support their career development

Research shows that young people who have four or more encounters with employers are 86% less likely to be unemployed or not in education/training, and can earn up to 18% more during their career (Careers & Enterprise Company, 2018).

Preparing young people for the future in a way that motivates them to aim high, achieve results, and gain clear direction is essential. Our Innovative Conscious Career Day provides far more interaction and engagement than standard careers events, giving students practical insights and real-world exposure.

Firms report that careers advice should include:

• Workplace experiences (64%)

• Encounters with employers and employees (62%)

• Linking curriculum learning to careers (45%)

Meanwhile, 69% of businesses believe that secondary schools are not effective at preparing young people for work (British Chamber of Commerce, 2018).