OECD Career guidance and work-based learning module 6 workshop - Dr. Andrew McLaren
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Dr. Andrew McLaren is Senior Lecturer and Vice Dean for the faculty of Engineering at University of Strathclyde. Dr. McLaren joined us to provide his personal reflections on career guidance and work-based learning for young people.
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- 2. Perspectives on learner choice Dr Andrew McLaren Vice Dean Academic, Faculty of Engineering University of Strathclyde
- 3. • Choice of course • Choice of university or college • Choice of pathway – University or college – Employment – Apprenticeship • Availability of information My perspective as an educator:
- 4. • Example: my son’s career choices – Work experience (negative / positive) – Parental expectations (influencers) – School curriculum breadth (wide experience) • University curriculum breadth – Not always possible – Students need information My perspective as a parent:
- 5. • Skills shortage, clear need • Range of skillsets required (ECUK) – Engineering Technician – Incorporated Engineer – Chartered Engineer • Work-based learning opportunities My perspective as an engineer: Not necessary for all learners to go to university
- 6. • Information from a variety of sources – Teachers / advisers – Parents (support for parents) – Companies – Universities and colleges • Flexibility of pathways What’s needed?