Working with schools / education
Delivering high quality inspirational careers education and guidance to young people meet the skills needs of Cumbria’s employers.
Cumbria Careers Hub is working to ensure every young person receives relevant and impartial careers education and guidance with a good understanding of local career opportunities throughout their time at school and college.
As a Community of Practice, we bring together secondary schools, special schools and colleges with local employers and support them to deliver meaningful and impactful careers support to students from Year 7 through to Year 13.
Our ambition is to develop a world class programme of co-ordinated careers education in Cumbria - one which inspires and engages every young person and empowers them to make informed decisions as they take their next steps.
Are you a local employer?
Employers are vital to the success of this ambition and play a significant role in supporting young people in schools and colleges. There are a range of ways for employers and their employees, to get actively involved and make a real difference to a young person’s future.
As an employer, your knowledge about your sector, business and its opportunities are vital to increase their awareness with young people. Sharing information in the context of a real workplace helps to bridge the gap between the world of work and education, and you may be able to provide practical and inspirational experiences which raise a young person’s aspirations.
Your real-world business knowledge is essential to inspire and inform young people about job opportunities, skills and entry routes into your sector.
There are several ways to get involved. You may be able to Give an Hour or become an Enterprise Adviser or Cornerstone Employer. To find out more visit the Careers Hub website here
Support for schools & colleges
Our skilled team of Enterprise Co-ordinators will support your school or college to embed modern careers education into the curriculum and implement the eight Gatsby Benchmarks.
We will share a wide range of practical resources to help inspire and inform students as they begin to think about the world of work. Visit here to find out more.
Support for parents and carers
As caregivers, you play a pivotal role in shaping your children’s future, and this journey can be both exhilarating and overwhelming.
Choosing a career path can be challenging, and the available options aren’t always clear. Cumbria Careers Hub’s new Parent and Carer resource offers comprehensive information, factsheets, and practical activities you can do with your child. Our goal is to empower you to help your child make informed decisions about their future career.
From exploring career pathways to understanding personality fit, these resources will help your child navigate their options and choose the path that best suits them. We’ve included a comprehensive resources section for further research, along with links to various government sources to support your investigation.
Preparing your child for their future career is a collective responsibility, and we’re here to be your trusted ally.
