What is a Careers Hub?

Careers Hubs are a central part of the government’s Careers Strategy and Statutory Guidance for School Leaders. The aim is to help all secondary schools and colleges implement high quality careers guidance to help young people make more informed decisions around their future choices.

Their team of Enterprise Coordinators (two of which are match funded by ThinkHigher) work across Coventry and Warwickshire to connect business and education.

The team match an Enterprise Adviser (EA) with one of the 76 secondary schools or colleges in the hub, to support a careers leader with the implementation of the eight Gatsby Benchmarks.

The Role of a Hub

The CW Careers Hub work to link secondary schools and colleges in Coventry and Warwickshire to local employers and help them deliver high quality careers support for students by:

• Building Networks: linking schools and colleges to a high calibre business volunteers (known as Enterprise Advisers) and other career providers through the Careers Hub.
• Supporting Careers Leaders: providing training and support for Careers Leaders in schools and colleges.
• Backing the Gatsby Benchmarks: supporting implementation of a best practice standard for careers support, the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks.