Working with schools / education
Cumbria Careers Hub is working to ensure every young person receives outstanding, relevant careers education 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 high quality, inspirational careers advice to students.
Cumbria Careers Hub is made up of 53 educational institutions including secondary schools, colleges, special educational needs providers, Alternative provision and Pupil Referral Units. Working together with our local Enterprise Advisor Network, Cornerstone Employers, universities, training providers, local businesses and career professionals, the Careers Hub supports the schools and colleges in achieving the Gatsby Benchmarks, a framework of eight guidelines that define the best careers provision in secondary schools and colleges.
Our skilled team of Enterprise Co-ordinators work across Cumbria to:
- Link schools and colleges to Enterprise Advisers (exceptional volunteers from the world of business) and other careers providers
- Provide support and training for Careers Leaders in schools and colleges
- Support schools to implement the eight Gatsby Benchmarks, the national best practice standard for careers support
- Provide support and guidance to our Enterprise Advisor Network
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.
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.
To find out more about getting involved please visit our website Employers & Volunteers – Cumbria Careers Hub (careershubcumbria.co.uk)
For further information please contact Cath.Dutton@enterprisingcumbria.org.uk