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Careers
Useful Links and Information

The Heart of the South West Careers Hub is one of 33 Careers Hubs in the UK, established in collaboration with The Careers and Enterprise Company to help transform careers education for young people around the country. The HotSW Careers Hub is delivered by the Heart of the South West (HotSW) LEP, and operates in the HotSW area of Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay.

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The Heart of the South West Careers Hub plays a central part in supporting schools and colleges to help deliver the governments careers strategy here in the Heart of the South West. Established to create sustainable relationships between education and business, the Heart of the South West Careers Hub, facilitates schools and employers to work together to inspire and prepare young people for the fast-changing world of work.

 

The Careers Hub supports schools and colleges to implement high quality careers guidance by matching establishments with a named volunteer from business, an Enterprise Adviser (EA).   Working school leaders, careers professionals and supported by a dedicated Heart of the South West Enterprise Coordinator, an EA uses their strategic experience, industry knowledge and business contacts to help to develop a careers plan and create opportunities for pupils. 

'With an extensive background in human resources,  Sally has vast experience of creating an environment which enables learning and talent management, so therefore understands the link between education and industry.  Sally is a firm believer in the apprenticeship route into work and wants to ensure that students get the best advice and support to enable those pathways.'

Sally Foden, Chartered MCIPD

Head of Human Resources & Organisational Development – Plymouth Community Homes

Apprenticeships Information Parents' Pack

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Careerpilot website for young people and parents provides information on all the choices at 14, 16 & 18 and much more……

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Next Steps SW website providing all the information you need to know about Higher Education.

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We would also recommend visiting Gov.UK  for all students looking for an apprenticeship.

We would also recommend visiting Gov.UK  for all students looking for an apprenticeship.

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All ECC students have a Unifrog account, this career focussed platform has a wealth of information on career pathways and opportunities for young people. Students can complete quizzes to help inform their ideas and decision making.  Students will also complete their CVs and personal statements on this platform, this is particularly relevant for students completing applications for work experience, apprenticeships, college, and university.

Do you require support after the exam results?

A new skills service has been launched to help the young adults of Plymouth

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