Careering Forward

Chat date: Wednesday 24th June
Chat time: 3pm


Are you finishing school but want more practical qualifications, or just donít know which educational path is for you? Or do you already know what career youíd like, but are not sure how to get there? Perhaps youíre looking to change your career but lack the necessary skills? Maybe youíd like to boost your existing skills to give yourself a competitive edge in todayís difficult job market?

If any of these apply to you then a vocational qualification (VQ) could well be the answer. Millions of people study for vocational qualifications every year, which provide the skills and background knowledge people need in their jobs and careers and are considered a ìlicence to practiseî in some industries. There are thousands of centres across the UK that provide courses in everything from accountancy to veterinary nursing and just about every other industry sector and occupation. June 24th is also ëVQ Dayí to celebrate the value of vocational qualifications to the economy, society and individuals of all ages.

So, if youíd like to know more about how a vocational qualification can help you on the path to success, tune in to our WebTV show, featuring Sophie Kelly, VQ Hero - Young Learner of the Year 2008 – who at just 19 years old is the sole carer for her elderly grandmother. Sophie achieved a distinction in her BTEC National Diploma in Care last year which led to a place on a degree course in Social Work at Goldsmiths University. Alongside Sophie is Peter Mitchell, Education Director of Edge, an independent education foundation dedicated to raising the status of practical and vocational learning.

Sophie Kelly and Peter Mitchell from Edge join us live online at http://webchats.tv/chat/careering_forward on Wednesday 24th June at 15.00 to discuss vocational education.

For more information visit www.edge.co.uk or www.vqday.org