Work-related learning - new research on what young people think

Learning how to look for a job and being taught interview techniques are highly valued by young people according to new research carried out for the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

QCA commissioned the research into students' experiences of work-related learning in secondary schools as part of an ongoing study into work-related learning among 11-16 year olds. It is the third survey on the subject - the previous two were conducted in 2004 and 2007.

The research captures what work-related learning experiences are being offered by schools and young people's attitudes towards those activities and experiences. It also asks students what they would most like to be doing at the age of 19.

Generally students felt work-related learning was useful - 79 percent of pupils feel that all young people should be taught about jobs and working life at school. The survey was carried out amongst 2253 pupils in 96 schools.

For full details and more information on the survey please go to http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_20341.aspx