Following consultation work at its annual conference, Medway Youth Parliament found that many students in the area do not believe they receive adequate careers guidance.
As a result, they decided that one of their main campaigns for 2012 would be around independent careers and post-16 advice.
They have launched an e-petition in an attempt to secure a national debate.
“We believe [unsatisfactory careers advice] is a significant issue that affects young people across the country,” the petition states.
“Cuts in school funding, coupled with the responsibility of delivering careers advice passing from local authorities to schools in September, could exacerbate the problem.
“Since it is a statutory legal requirement for every student to receive independent advice, a minimum standard of ‘good’ advice must exist."
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