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Science for Careers Expert Group Report launches

3 Mar 2010

Lab imageThe Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) today welcome the publication of the report from the Science for Careers Expert Group.

Science and Innovation Minister Lord Drayson said:
“Young people have a natural sense of wonder about the world.  We must tap into it so today’s students and pupils are inspired to blaze a trail in science careers.

“We’ve made significant progress in recent years to improve careers advice in our schools, colleges and universities. In Higher Ambitions we outlined how we wish to build on this and will now also consider the recommendations in this excellent report.”

Schools Minister Iain Wright said:

“Science is everywhere in our lives and science education can be the launch-pad into all sorts of different careers. So it’s vital all young people, of all backgrounds, and who might be studying academic and vocational subjects, are aware of the exciting science-related careers available to them.”

The report will build on the work we’ve already done, including our new careers guidance strategy, Quality, Choice and Aspiration, to give students suitable and exciting routes into science.”

Download the report below or visit the science and society website here

Science for Careers Expert Group Report (PDF, 1.0 Mb) (Pdf 1 MB)