What efforts have been made by the Welsh Government to facilitate greater relationships and cooperation between schools and local businesses?
Our national careers service, Careers Wales, works with schools and thousands of businesses across Wales to facilitate a wide range of employer-led curriculum activities and information events for students.
Through their Education Business Partnership, Careers Wales bring together schools and employers with the aim of informing, inspiring and motivating young people about their career opportunities.
Last summer I asked Hefin David MS to review opportunities to improve the experience of learners transitioning from education in schools, further education and higher education into employment. I welcome the Member’s report, which will be published shortly. I will be considering the findings of his report alongside the outcomes of the vocational qualifications review, which will conclude its work and report to me in the summer.