Read a synthesis of written evidence submitted to the Education Select Committee on Careers Guidance for Young People written by Dr Deirdre Hughes. This synthesis paper distils 'hard facts' contained in written evidence submitted to the Education Select Committee. It does not do full justice to the actual content and richness contained in each submission, particularly in relation to qualitative data. Instead, it is designed as an
'aide memoir', to individuals and organisations, featuring available facts and figures to inform new investments in careers guidance. The contents highlight similar and differing perspectives of young people's careers support needs; the requirement for improvements in careers support systems; and most importantly, the huge potential of young people now and in the future as they have to adapt in a rapidly changing global economy.