National Career Guidance Show (NCGS) London 2024 - Seminar Programme

Embrace.Evolve.Succeed: preparing for future careers in the ever-changing world of work

Seminar theatre opens (09:45)

Welcome to the National Career Guidance Show  (09:45 - 10:00)

Hear from our headline sponsor Barclays LifeSkills who welcome you to the seminar sessions of the National Career Guidance Shows.

Dr Mark Frederick, Project Leader, UK & Europe Citizenship Team, Barclays LifeSkills

Preparing students for the world of work (10:00 - 10:30)

The Barclays LifeSkills seminar will discuss how best to prepare your students for the world of work, helping you to understand the changing motivations and values of the modern workforce. The session will show you how you can support your students to develop the confidence and core transferable skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow by touching on various resources, including the LifeSkills virtual work experience programme and tool. You will also hear insights into how local schools are using LifeSkills to help set their students up for success by embedding resources and employability skills into their school curriculum.

Barclays LifeSkills

Technical Education Reforms: Everything You Need to Know (10:50 - 11:20)

What is changing in the technical education landscape? Find out more about the CDI’s Technical Education Programme, which seeks to raise awareness of technical education pathways - including T-Levels and Apprenticeships - and to equip careers advisers with the resources they need to help students consider all their options.

Kim Newman, Technical Education Programme Manager, CDI

Supporting students with SEND into work (11:40 - 12:10)

All students with SEND are unique, and the careers guidance they receive must match. Focus on how you can offer an individualised approach to each student, supporting them into work or education based on their own aspirations and potential.

Jenny Connick, CEO and Founder, Talentino Careers

Build a careers culture and boost engagement (12:30 - 13:00)

Raise the profile of careers in your school, instilling positive conversations in all areas of the curriculum and engaging pupils, staff and parents in the careers programme.

Caroline Green, Founder, The Talent Cycle

London LMI (13:20 - 13:50)

Which jobs in London are in high demand? What are the skills employers are looking for?

Monet Durieux, Economist, GLA Economics

Vocational learning: Apprenticeships and T-levels (14:10 - 14:40)

With T-levels and apprenticeships an option for at least another 10 years, it is important to develop a greater understanding of what T-levels and apprenticeships can offer and why they are the perfect next step for many students. Hear about a ‘Young Inspirers’ project that aimed to do just this and from some young inspirers that took part.

Mandy Green, Operational Hub Lead, South East Midlands Careers Hub

Kathryn Lusk, Group Head of Business Development, The Bedford College Group

Harrison Bartlett, Employer Brand Assistant, Kier Group

Luca Perkins, Business Development Executive, The Bedford College Group

Engaging the parental community with careers (15:00 - 15:30)

A joined-up approach is vital when supporting students through their pathway options. Ensure more of your parental community have the knowledge and confidence to support their child’s career decision making, through targeted and effective communication.

Rachel Green, Education Manager, The Careers and Enterprise Company

Seminar theatre closes (15:30)