As part of its Step into the NHS campaign, NHS Careers is supporting teachers and schools in raising awareness of the 350 plus careers in the NHS by launching new lesson plans and work experience packs.
A summary of evaluation of Skills Coaching and Skills Passport trials is part of the latest Working Brief from the Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion.
The main interest was around the emerging thinking on the development of the new adult advancement and careers service which is planned for full roll out in 2010.
Edge, an education charity that campaign for the promotion of vocational education, wants to test whether careers advice for young people in England is of a high enough standard.
John Denham, Secretary of State of Innovation, Universities & Skills, has announced plans to offer new joined-up services that will provide improved guidance on jobs, skills, housing, finance and childcare.