London Careers Hubs

The Careers Hubs offer is available to all London state secondary schools, FE colleges, Alternative Provision and Special Schools.  To help them meet the eight Gatsby Benchmarks of excellent careers education the offer includes: 

• partnered with an Enterprise Adviser who is a volunteer from a London employer
• access to funded careers activities and work insight events for your students
• a dedicated Hub Enterprise Coordinator (EC) who will work with the Careers Leaders and Enterprise Advisers of a group of schools and colleges 
• opportunities to test and trial new projects and approaches before they are rolled out across the country. Previous examples of this have included access to additional funding for transitions projects and early access to digital platforms.  
• strong local leadership and coordination through a ‘Strategic Hub Lead’ to help coordinate activity and build networks within the local infrastructure.

If you what to find out more about London Careers Hubs for your school or college email [email protected]

Engagement with employers is central to the impact of any quality careers programme.  We are always looking to increase our engagement with businesses from a range of sectors and sizes. If your organisation would like to engage with the Careers Hubs, speak to your local Careers Hub (see contacts above) or get in touch with us directly at [email protected].

There are three ways employers can get involved:

1. Volunteer with a school or college as an Enterprise Adviser and make a difference to the careers curriculum at your local school or college.

2. Become a Cornerstone Employer, part of a flagship group of employers that shape and influence the direction of the Hub and transform the lives of local young people in the area.

3. Give An Hour is a great way to make a difference as an individual or as team.  Volunteer in schools or colleges to deliver careers activities or host an inspiring experience at your workplace.

To talk about the right opportunities in more detail email [email protected].

All schools and colleges are required to share information about their careers offer on their website. This should include contact details for your school or college Career Leader. We will be sharing more opportunities and information about careers pathways in due course. 

For now here are some useful websites:

• National Careers Service
• Amazing Apprenticeships
• Youth Employment UK