Test Journey
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Moments
Growing Up, Studying & Re-Qualifying
Entering & Re- Entering the Workplace
Relationships: Making Up & Breaking Up
Parenthood & Becoming a Carer
Later Life, Planning & Entering Retirement
Ill-Health, Infirmity & Dying
Perils
Financial Capability Imperative
Pay Gap
Shared Living & Cohabitation Pitfall
Parenthood & Caring Penalty
Flexible Working Sacrifice
Wellness Threat
Divorce & Separation Setback
Abuse Danger
Pension Deficit
Financial Wellbeing
Longevity Trap
Graduation Gap
Skills & Qualification Gap
16% of females have had a career in technology suggested to them (33% of males) opening up a Girls’ Apprenticeship Gap.
Female apprentices earn up to 21% less per hour than male apprentices due to their training choices. Males are more likely to learn engineering and technology where as girls are more likely to pursue caring skills.
We all need to avoid stereotyping young people into gendered roles and qualifications. Mothers and fathers can help by avoiding stereotyped roles at home and encouraging daughters and sons equally to pursue STEM and careers in technology.
There is a 13% BAME Attainment Gap – this is the likelihood of White university students and students from BAME backgrounds achieving a 1st or 2:1 degree.
Those who do graduate often find it more challenging to find suitable work. Fewer Black graduates are in highly skilled employment six months after leaving university.
There is a need for universities to take steps to make university life more inclusive. For example, to consider role models, learning approaches, course content and pastoral care including greater diversity of staff to support BAME students to reach potential. Students need to be supported transitioning into university and then to help find work.