EMPLOYERS are being urged to help young people shape their future.

Tatton MP Esther McVey says career guidance is vital to ensure students find out what opportunities are available as knowing which subject and qualifications they need to succeed.

In a debate she secured in Parliament on careers guidance, she praised local businesses for the work they are already doing to help the next generation.

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Ms McVey said: “AstraZeneca showed 480 pupils how artificial intelligence, virtual reality, robotics, 3D printing and drones could be used remotely to diagnose problems in the manufacturing process.

“Across Cheshire, the local enterprise partnership has also been co-ordinating online work experience.

"In just two months last year, 1,750 young pupils were given a workplace challenge with 43 local employers.

"Those employers worked with pupils to open their eyes to what was right on their doorstep.”

Embedding business in school career guidance programmes, she believes is essential.

A young person who has four or more interactions with an employer is 86 per cent less likely to not be in education, employment, or training, research has shown.

These youngsters can earn 22 per cent more than those who have no contact whatsoever.

Ms McVey called on Government to ensure all young people get good career guidance, irrespective of where they live.

“Pupils need to know what works for them, where they can get the education and the support that they need.”