About the programme
The national Careers & Enterprise Company programme works to bridge the gap between education and employment, to give young people the best possible start to their working lives. The programme is delivered locally by Hertfordshire Futures and Hertfordshire County Council's Services for Young People.
Our Hertfordshire Careers Hub enables greater collaboration between clusters of schools by linking Careers Leaders, Enterprise Advisers and our Cornerstone Employer Group (a network of local businesses).
The Careers Hub, funded through The Careers and Enterprise Company, enables our schools and colleges to empower Hertfordshire’s young people to acquire job-related skills and expertise, and actively shape their future careers, as well as boosting the local economy and talent pool.
Careers Hub Impact
- Hertfordshire Careers Hub supports 113 local schools and colleges.
- We have enabled over 26,500 young people, parents and carers to meet and interact directly with over 400 employers through our popular Generation careers fairs.
- We support every Hertfordshire district and borough with tailored events, ensuring every secondary school is invited to attend at least one per year.
Key programmes
Modern Work Experience
Work experience is changing in the UK, with Government’s ambition to guarantee every young person 10 days’ worth of meaningful workplace experiences during secondary school, offering them the chance to find their spark – and giving employers the talent, skills and diversity they need for the future.
The Careers Hub supports schools and employers to achieve this goal, through our Modern Work Experience programme and Future Ready Fund.
Can your business get involved?
Modern Day Work Experience is suitable for businesses of all sizes, even small or micro businesses. Contact Erica Hodges to explore further.
Enterprise Adviser Network
Our Enterprise Adviser Network is made up of experienced business volunteers (Enterprise Advisers) that work with schools to enhance their careers education and employer engagement.
Interested in becoming an Enterprise Adviser?
Whether you would like to support a school on an ad-hoc basis or over a sustained period, we will be able to signpost you accordingly. We are particularly looking for volunteers to work with our SEND schools.
Case studies
Sky Studios Elstree teacher encounter workshop
Held in collaboration with Sky, Morgan Sindall, Willmott Dixon, and MBDA, this workshop provided educators with practical tools to better support students preparing for higher and degree apprenticeships.
Airbus teacher encounter workshop
In collaboration with Airbus, Tesco, and the NHS, and supported by Morgan Sindall Property Services, this workshop explored the modern recruitment landscape, giving educators first-hand insights into apprenticeship pathways for Year 11 students.
HOP into T-Levels and Apprenticeships virtual careers fair
Hertfordshire Careers Hub's fourth Virtual Careers Fair helped parents and carers to strengthen their understanding of apprenticeships and T-levels. The event drew 635 exhibitors and attendees, including MBDA, Warner Bros. Discovery, Morgan Sindall and more.
