Government Offers Tarot Card Reading Course Amid Criticism
Government careers advisers offer job seekers a short course in tarot card reading
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The UK's National Careers Service is offering a ten-hour online course in tarot card reading, aimed at job seekers. While the initiative is intended to provide comfort and skills, it has faced backlash from MPs who argue it does not equip individuals with practical employment skills.
- 01The course includes training on the history of tarot, card meanings, and selecting spreads for individual concerns.
- 02Critics, including MP Lee Anderson, argue that the course is inappropriate for job seekers and mocks its value.
- 03The National Careers Service has been providing free career advice since 2012 for individuals aged 13 and over.
- 04A spokesperson for the Shaw Trust emphasized the importance of matching people with opportunities that can lead to real employment.
- 05The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) stated that providers are compensated only for recognized qualifications.
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The UK's National Careers Service (NCS) is offering a ten-hour online course in tarot card reading, aimed at helping job seekers explore alternative career paths. The course covers the history of tarot, the meanings of cards in the Suit of Cups, and how to select appropriate spreads for personal concerns. Despite its intention to provide comfort and skills, the initiative has drawn criticism from Members of Parliament (MPs) who question its practicality for job seekers. Reform MP Lee Anderson labeled the course as 'nonsense,' questioning its value in preparing individuals for the job market. Tory MP Joy Morrissey echoed these sentiments, expressing doubt about the appropriateness of such courses for aiding employment. The NCS, established in 2012, aims to provide free career advice to those aged 13 and older, while the Shaw Trust, a provider for the NCS, insists on aligning training with genuine job opportunities. The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) clarified that providers are compensated only upon the completion of recognized qualifications.
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The initiative raises concerns about the effectiveness of career services in providing practical job skills, which could affect job seekers' ability to find meaningful employment.
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