Hertfordshire Careers Hub
Hertfordshire Careers Hub helps give young people the best start to their working lives by raising aspirations, developing workplace skills, and showcasing the opportunities on their doorstep.
Hertfordshire Careers Hub works with 113 local schools and colleges to give young people more opportunities to meet and interact with local employers.
Employer encounters help young people to:
Develop confidence and build a network of contacts
Understand the real-world application of their education and skills
Broaden their horizons and aspirations
Reduce reliance on parent contacts, especially for those from disadvantaged backgrounds
Reduce the risk of becoming NEET (not in employment, education or training)
The Careers Hub also provides intensive support to two targeted clusters of schools, helping them make progress against the Gatsby Benchmarks - the national framework used to assess the quality of a school's careers education programme.
How can businesses get involved?
Work experience has evolved. Whether you're a small business or a large employer, there are flexible ways to get involved that fit around your time and resources, while helping you raise your profile, develop talent pipelines, and engage your workforce.
We are helping disadvantaged young people access meaningful experiences of the workplace. Your support can broaden horizons, build confidence, and show a young person that exciting career opportunities are within their reach.
Showcase your organisation, raise awareness of career pathways, and connect with young people exploring their next steps. Our careers fairs provide a valuable opportunity to inspire future talent and promote opportunities within your sector.
Case studies
Discover how local employers are working with the Careers Hub.
Sky Studios Elstree Teacher Workshop
Linking careers education and industry
The Careers Hub also plays a key role in connecting Careers Leaders in schools with local businesses. If you are a business leader looking for an opportunity to give back to your community, support young people, or boost CSR for your business, discover opportunities to get involved below.
Cornerstone Employer Group
This dedicated group of employers provide focused support to Careers Hub schools. Collaborate with like-minded businesses, help shape careers education, and create opportunities that inspire young people across Hertfordshire.
Enterprise Adviser Network
Use your business expertise to shape careers education in a local school or college. Our Enterprise Advisers play a vital role in connecting education and industry, helping young people gain the knowledge and inspiration they need to succeed.
About the programme
Hertfordshire Careers Hub is led by Hertfordshire Futures, in partnership with Services for Young People - part of Hertfordshire County Council, and funded by The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC).
As the national body for careers education in England, CEC supports Careers Hubs across the country to connect young people with high-quality careers education, employer encounters, and workplace experiences.
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Get in touch
Steve Trotter is our Careers Hub Strategic Lead.
Send Steve an email
Shea Costello is our Careers Hub Operational Lead.
Send Shea an email