Use Your Local Careers Hub Platform to:
- Explore career opportunities available in your local area.
- Discover key growth sectors - learn which industries are expanding and what new opportunities are emerging nearby.
- Take part in virtual experiences to develop valuable skills and gain insights that support informed career decisions.
- Get to know local employers and explore the roles and opportunities they offer.
How to get started
Step 1: Students, go to the home page and select your local hub area
Step 2: Explore the site and pay special attention to the local Labour Market Information, the key growth sectors, and the local employer listings. Jot down any sectors or employers you’d like to gain experience with.
Step 3: Use the search function, or click on an experience to start the virtual programme and get a real taster of this sector and life with the employer.
Step 4: Follow the sign up instructions by filling in a few details to begin the experience.
Step 5: Your progress will be saved on any experience you are completing. Always go back to your hub and sign in to continue exploring. If your student has started an experience they can continue by finding the experience on their Springpod dashboard. Just sign in to their Springpod account and go to ‘My virtual Work Experience’
Step 6: Download your certificate when you have completed any experience
