Decisions at 18 2011 - Advising the advisers: the right guidance at the right time29 March 2011 - 30 March 2011

Event overview

Overview

Decisions at 18 is CRAC's 47^th annual flagship conference for those who advise and work with young people as they leave compulsory education.

Young people are facing an uncertain future at the moment. There is a compelling economic need for them to develop high level skills yet whether to do this through an academic or vocational pathway, part-time or full-time, in the UK or abroad presents a real challenge both for them and for those who advise them.

Conference information

Decisions at 18 provided a forum for discussion and information exchange on how best to support the 14-19 age group to give them the best possible chance of success in a changing world. The residential conference was unrivalled in its breadth of content, with a vibrant workshop programme covering topics as diverse as: 

• University or not?
• how to source the best careers information;
• understanding social media;
• part-time degrees;
• studying abroad;
• writing personal statements and references;
• subject-based workshops across all disciplines;
• how to prepare for university interviews;
• understanding employability statements;
• the perfect UCAS application;
• employer-led workshops outlining graduate and vocational options;
• a beginners guide to HE advising.

Alongside the formal sessions, the CRAC conference created a welcoming environment for informal professional development. The largest national conference specifically for advisers working with this age group, it offered an unrivalled opportunity to exchange good practice and network with around 250 colleagues.