Berkshire Careers Hub

Our Vision

Our vision is to transform careers education in Berkshire by connecting young people with inspiring employer experiences that spark ambition and informed choices.

We support in closing gaps for disadvantaged students, help teachers link curriculum to careers, and work with employers to align education with local skills needs—ensuring every young person thrives.

Together, we will raise aspirations, unlock potential, and create brighter futures for all.

• Puts labour market intelligence and employer engagement at the heart of careers information.
• In partnership with our local businesses and employers, inspires young people to become the talented future workforce local employers need.
• Enhances and develops careers education in Berkshire to make it meaningful and inspirational for all our young people.

Our campaigns

Flexible workplace experience. Let’s make it work.

Too many young people in our area are missing out on workplace experiences because there aren’t enough being offered – which is a real missed opportunity for businesses in to help shape the workforce of tomorrow. Small businesses like you are uniquely placed to inspire young people and get them into work with the confidence and skills they need to hit the ground running. If businesses like yours do not do their bit, who will?

Workplace experience isn’t all about week-long commitments – flexible workplace opportunities make it easier than ever for businesses to get involved. If you can’t commit to a week, you can offer a project experience for a day, or invite a class in just for a few hours, so they can see what goes on in a business like yours. You can offer to run a skills session – or invite them along to a suitable event that’s already in your calendar.

Whatever works for you works for us, and will work for young people in Berkshire, because every bit of meaningful exposure to the world of work prepares them for it. So reach out to us – as your local Careers Hub, we’re already helping businesses like yours make it work, and can share all the practical help, resources and workplace experience ideas you need to develop your offer or get started. It’s an experience that benefits everyone involved. Every business we work with feels proud to develop the skills of our future local talent by giving young people experience of their workplace. Flexible workplace experience. Let’s make it work.