How do young people (in the region) form their views on future learning and career options?

The research informed the activities of the Regional Employment and Skills Partnership, and more specifically to “inform the future development of labour market intelligence (LMI) to support the provision of employment related information advice and guidance (IAG) to support young people”. This report provides the 14 – 19 Commission with a literature review which: • highlights the core principles of young people’s decision-making processes; • takes into consideration research which discusses the cognitive changes that young people undergo between the ages of 14 -19; • focuses on structural issues, which affect young peoples views on future work and learning options; • Investigates the significance of place and locale in the formation of young people’s views and decision making in a manner that is mindful of the identity of the North East region.

The research informed the activities of the Regional Employment and Skills Partnership, and more specifically to “inform the future development of labour market intelligence (LMI) to support the provision of employment related
information advice and guidance (IAG) to support young people”. This report provides the 14 – 19
Commission with a literature review which:
• highlights the core principles of young people’s decision-making processes;
• takes into consideration research which discusses the cognitive changes that young people undergo between the ages of 14 -19;
• focuses on structural issues, which affect young peoples views on future work and learning options;
• Investigates the significance of place and locale in the formation of young people’s views and decision making in a manner that is mindful of the identity of the North East region.