# Parents value ethical careers for their children

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/10/08/parents-value-ethical-careers-their-children/
- Published: 2006-10-08T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Many parents would like their children to have an ethical career, according to a
new report from the UK Workforce Hub.

The survey, ‘Young People’s Perceptions and Attitudes of Working in the Voluntary,
Community and Charity Sector’, was conducted with 13-19 year olds and their parents
in London, Yorkshire and the Midlands. It also revealed that black and minority 
ethnic parents were more likely to want their children to work towards ‘making the
world a better place’ compared to white parents. These children were also more likely
to be influenced by their parents in their choice of career.

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The report found that 31 per cent of young people said they knew nothing about working
in the voluntary sector, which has prompted the Hub to undertake a series of activities
to inform young people about career choices in the sector.

It has already produced a careers guide for school leavers and is working with careers
advisers to promote it. A national programme will encourage young people to go on
work placements in the voluntary sector, tying in with the new diplomas for 14-19
year olds.

The Workforce Hub is working with partners across the sector to develop a structured
entry programme for people looking to develop a career in the voluntary sector. 
The scheme aims to launch late next year.