Career Education Research for Schools & Colleges in Essex, Herts & Suffolk
At inyourroots®, we’re building a space for career education research shaped by students, teachers, and employers in Hertfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk. Here you’ll find the latest topics we’re exploring – the real impact of careers advice, new jobs that didn’t exist a decade ago, and how schools and employers can work together. Plus, we share national trends and practical insights to help improve career education for everyone.
The Latest Career Education Research Topics
Careers Education Is Broken: What Young People Really Wish Schools Knew
Hear what students say is missing from current careers guidance and what would actually help.
Degrees of Uncertainty: Are Schools Giving Fair Advice on University?
Explore whether students are getting balanced, up-to-date advice on all their options, not just university.
Careers That Didn’t Exist 10 Years Ago (But Students Need to Know About)
Discover the new and emerging roles students should be hearing about in schools today.
Confidence, Not Just Content: What’s Missing From Student Preparation
See why building self-belief and real-world skills matters as much as learning about careers.
Schools and Employers: Building Real-World Bridges That Last
Learn how partnerships between schools and employers can open up genuine opportunities for young people.
Why Career Education Research Matters
Understanding what works (and what doesn’t) in career education helps schools, students, and employers close the gaps. So that every young person gets the support and opportunities they deserve.
All career education research is focused on Hertfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk, but we share national trends and real-life stories from across the UK.
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What is career education research?
Career education research looks at how schools, colleges, and employers prepare young people for work, spotting gaps and sharing what really helps students succeed.
Who is career education research for?
It’s for students, teachers, career advisors, employers, and anyone interested in improving how young people transition from education to employment.
Can schools or employers get involved with inyourroots® research?
Absolutely! We welcome collaboration, feedback, and guest insights, contact us here to get involved or suggest a research topic.