Young people will be told 'Reach Higher'

Monday, 31 March 2014 00:00

Exploring ways to help bridge the gap between school and the workplace will be the key focus of an employability conference on Wednesday.

‘Reach Higher’ will see educationalists, politicians and public sector and industry representatives meet to discuss the issue.

It’s government’s second employability conference and is aimed at trying to ensure young people on the Island fulfil their potential.

The event will also see the launch of a public consultation on reforming the GCSE exam system.

Professor Tony Watts is one of the speakers – he told us it can be a hard time for young people:

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