London Careers and preparing for the workplace
Careers education is an essential part of preparing young people for the world of work. The Mayor wants every young Londoner to have access to high-quality careers education to help them make informed decisions about their future.
London Careers brings together a range of career programmes which connect London employers with secondary schools, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) schools, Alternative Provision (AP) and Further Education (FE) institutions across the capital.
To get involved, see the resources below.
A Careers Hub is a group of secondary schools, FE colleges, alternative provision and special schools that work together to deliver high-quality careers education.
Apprenticeship offer a way to find new employees or give existing staff the skills your business needs.
Apprenticeships are real, paid jobs. They are for anyone who's over the age of 16 and not in education.
Work experience gives young people an understanding of the work environment and helps them gain essential skills for their future career.
Work experience can provide young people gain an understanding of the work environment, as well as helping them develop essential skills for life and for work.
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Apprenticeship support
If you’d like to find out more about apprenticeships, the ASK programme has recorded three sessions which can take you through the apprenticeship journey step by step.
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