Over 800 schools and colleges to join Careers Hubs

The government's Careers Hub programme will be expanded, with an additional 882 schools and colleges joining in September as part of effort to support young people in the face of Covid-19 challenges.

More than 2,200 schools in communities across country will now be in a Careers Hub – nearly half of all state sector schools and colleges. In eleven regions, all schools and colleges will now be covered by a Careers Hub.

Driven nationally by The Careers & Enterprise Company, Hubs deliver locally, informed by local skills needs and tailored to respond to developments in local job markets.

Evidence published by CEC in October last year showed Career Hubs accelerating overall careers education progress and performance by 56 per cent in 12 months.

The research found that there was a 95% higher standard of performance in schools linked to Hubs over schools that are outside the careers network established by CEC.

Two third of schools and colleges in Hubs run regular encounters with employers, compared with just over a third (36%) in schools and colleges outside the network.

Nearly three in five schools and colleges in Hubs run work experience compared to around a third (35%) outside the network.

Nearly two thirds of schools and colleges in Hubs are learning about careers direct from the jobs market compared with only 3 in 10 schools outside the network.

Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, Gillian Keegan said: “We want young people across the country to receive the best careers advice so they can get a head start in the world of work and go on to have successful careers.  

“The expansion of our Careers Hubs will mean we are now supporting more than 2,200 schools and colleges, bringing them together with employers to provide high quality careers guidance.

“Now, more than ever, it’s vital young people make the most of their talents and are aware of the range of opportunities available. This is brilliant news and I look forward to hearing about the progress made.”