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The CBI responded to a new Ofsted report highlighting current problems in career guidance.

Neil Carberry, CBI Director for Employment and Skills policy, said:

“We warned earlier this year that careers advice was on life support and this report confirms the scale of the problem. The Government must act swiftly to make sure schools have the support they need.

“We agree that business has a key role to play – and employers stand ready to play their part.  This must be part of a wider movement led by the Government and involving education and career development professionals.

“Young people need reliable, inspirational and high-quality career advice which can be an essential tool in fighting youth unemployment.”