John Cangson grew up on a council estate located in West Norwood, South East London. John enjoyed sixth form, studying History, Sociology and English Literature at A Level. At 16, confused about what he wanted to do in the future and convinced that university was not the right route for him, John received a leaflet by his sixth form about a careers event run by Prospects called ‘Skills London’.

UK schools have a statutory duty to provide independent careers guidance for their students. Prospects, as the largest employer of qualified careers advisers in the country can offer tailored careers guidance for young people at a schools request.

One school that has bought in expert advice from Prospects is St Thomas More School and Sixth Form in Nuneaton.

Zoe had been unemployed for three years and was extremely anxious when she first came to Prospects. Zoe is now off benefits and loves her job, working as a support worker with Greenbank Care, supporting adults with learning difficulties.  

Schools have a statutory duty to provide independent careers guidance for their students. Prospects, as the largest employer of qualified careers advisers in the country provides tailored career guidance services for schools by request. One school who buys in Prospects’ services is The Queen Elizabeth Academy (TQEA) in Warwickshire.

Before contacting Prospects Laura* faced a number of difficulties in her personal life, and consequently struggled with mental health problems and anxiety. She was put in touch with Prospects who enrolled her on the Government's Work Programme.