Our teams across Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton work tirelessly with 297 secondary schools and colleges to connect them with local employers and provide students with the resources they need to succeed.

Our mission is to develop a strong community of practice that delivers the Gatsby Benchmarks, which are endorsed in the Careers Strategy by the Department for Education. These benchmarks provide a framework for schools and colleges to improve their careers guidance and support, and our team is here to help them achieve that goal.

We collaborate with business partners, the public sector, education providers and voluntary organisations to ensure that young people have access to the best possible careers education and opportunities.

By working together, we can ensure that every student in the West Midlands has the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to achieve their career goals.

Our Regional Team focus on continuous improvement, building capacity in the system through our employer network, tackling disadvantage and improving the sustainability of transition for all young people .

We recognise just how important it is for our young people to gain meaningful work experience, have multiple interactions with employers and employees and learn about the skills our employers need now and in the future. We hope to inspire, educate and support young people to be the best version of themselves through strong local education and business partnerships.

The team are diverse, employed by WMCA and a range of delivery partners who bring a wide range of skills, knowledge and expertise to the Careers Hub in West Midlands CA region

The Greater Manchester Baccalaureate, or MBacc, is all about giving you a clear line of sight through technical education routes into high quality jobs within our city region.

As part of the MBacc, you can use Beeline to explore the 7 gateway sectors and look at real jobs in Greater Manchester’s economy. And now, you can explore virtual work experiences aligned to the gateways.

The Greater Manchester Apprenticeship & Careers Service, or GMACS, is here to help you plan your future.

It’s packed with advice, tips and information and designed to help you find everything you need to make choices about your next steps and begin your career. From ideas to applications, it’s easy to explore what’s out there, be inspired by what Greater Manchester can offer, and develop the tools to start your working life.

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority(GMCA) is made up of the ten Greater Manchester councils and Mayor, who work with other local services, businesses, communities and other partners to improve the city-region. We are working together to make Greater Manchester fairer, greener and more prosperous. 

GMCA is working to support and help prepare young people to actively participate and thrive in the economy. We are doing this by building on their ambitions, qualities, and skills in order for them to have fair access to the opportunities available across the sub-region.  

The GM Careers Hub brings together a network of over 250 secondary schools/colleges and 250 employers across Greater Manchester, with the shared goal of improving outcomes for young people. 

GMCA work in strategic partnership with the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) to deliver the national Careers Hub model.

The DPT Careers Hub, established in collaboration with The Careers and Enterprise Company to help transform careers education for young people across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

We work with schools, colleges and employers to help every young person find their best next step.

Greater Devon is vast! While many businesses in the region are small, they play a crucial role in the local economy and will offer young people a wealth of job opportunities in the future. Key industries are emerging and expanding, providing exciting career prospects across the area.

Here are some of the key growth sectors to look out for:

Devon: Health and Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering, Environmental Industries (Green/Blue), Digital & Tech, Agritech, Food & Drink.


Plymouth: Health, Social Care & Health Technologies, Tourism, Hospitality & Retail, Construction & the Built Environment, Manufacturing & Engineering, Green Economy, Marine & Defence, Creative & Digital Industries.


Torbay: Hi-Tech, Creative & Digital, Construction, Fisheries, Tourism, Health & Social Care.

The Liverpool City Region Careers Hub is here to help you succeed, putting you at the heart of everything we do. In collaboration with the Careers & Enterprise Company and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA), we work with 147 schools and colleges across the region to provide you with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in your chosen career.

Our region is home to key growth industries such as digital and creative industries, health and life sciences, advanced manufacturing, the built environment, including construction, the visitor economy, professional and business services and many more.

By connecting with employers and industry experts, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of the roles and opportunities available in these sectors, empowering you to explore a variety of pathways, including technical and vocational routes, apprenticeships and higher education.

Whatever your chosen pathway is, understanding the thriving industries in our region will support you to make informed decisions about your future career. To learn more about career opportunities and local businesses, you can also visit the LCR Be More website.

Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Careers Hub support schools and colleges to deliver high quality, meaningful careers education based on the Gatsby Benchmarks.Working with School Leaders, Governors and Careers Leaders, we support them to develop a progressive careers programme that inspires and informs you to make informed decisions in order to take your best next step at key transition's points throughout your education.

We collaborate with business partners, the public sector, training providers and education providers to ensure that young people across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire have access to the best possible careers education and opportunities.

By working together we can ensure that every student has the skills, knowledge and resources they need to achieve their career goals. Understanding the local labour market and the pathways into particular business sectors is vital in ensuring that all students are able to access their best next step, where they can thrive and reach their potential. We are also focused on ensuring that these opportunities are open for all through tackling disadvantage, getting employers engaged in our work, and supporting schools to continuously improve their careers provision for all their students.

We recognise how important it is for young people to gain meaningful work experience, have multiple interactions with relevant and relatable employers and employees, and learn about the skills that employers need now and in the future. We want to ensure that all young people in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire are inspired throughout their time at secondary school through opportunities to explore the fantastic employers and careers that are available to them on their doorstep. We do this through having links with many businesses across the region from different sectors, and linking them to work with local schools.