Surrey Careers Hub

Surrey Careers Hub nurtures tomorrow’s talent by building links between local employers and education providers to inspire Surrey’s next-generation workforce.

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How it works

Surrey Careers Hub – which sits within Surrey County Council and part-funded by The Careers & Enterprise Company – is one of 44 Careers Hubs across England.

Surrey Careers Hub works with schools, colleges, employers, training providers, and partners to deliver consistent, high-quality careers programmes aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks.

The Surrey Careers Hub works to:

  • improve careers education
  • ensure a consistent and high-quality careers programme for all young people
  • enable schools and colleges to access careers training and support
  • make it easier for schools and colleges to prepare young people for their best next steps

Key to the work of the Surrey Careers Hub is providing insights into the world of work and employer opportunities. These ensure young people feel confident entering the workplace equipped with skills for the 21st century.

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How you can get involved

Employers and volunteers are crucial to the Careers Hub.

Giving students much needed and valuable exposure to diverse employers and workplaces allows them to meet role models and be inspired about future pathways, jobs, and opportunities.

Working with the education sector is a way for businesses to connect with future talent, play an active role in increasing diversity and help shape the skills of tomorrow’s workforce. Plus, it can also support future recruitment to jobs and apprentices in Surrey.

We offer several ways to get involved – from sharing your personal journey and career insights directly with young people to offering work placements and supporting school leaders in shaping their careers programmes.

Industry Champions

Use your skills to contribute to local talent development, elevate your brand in the community, establish connections for your future workforce, and create a positive workplace culture.

Industry Champions deliver a range of activities in schools, such as mock interviews, talks, work experience and attend employer / student networking days.

Suitable for anyone working in any sector with a few hours to spare.

Inspire the next generation. Find out how you can volunteer as an Industry Champion.

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Enterprise Advisers

Enterprise Advisers make a lasting impact on the future outcomes of young people by sharing personal perspectives and placing opportunities with local businesses at the heart of careers programmes in schools and colleges.

Develop your strategic planning skills, connect with young minds, and gain insight into the education sector.

Suitable for those with experience in any sector willing to volunteer for four hours a month for at least a full academic year.

Ready to make a difference? Start your journey as a volunteer Enterprise Adviser.

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The future of work experience

Work experience has been redesigned to give students and employers more meaningful and flexible ways to connect. The aim is for every young person to complete 10 days of impactful experience, with businesses able to choose formats that work for them, such as short visits, hybrid placements, shadowing or project-based activities. For employers, taking part can strengthen your future talent pool, raise your profile among young people and support staff development. It can also bring new ideas into the organisation and contribute to more inclusive hiring approaches.

Find out how your business can get involved and benefit from work experience.

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Teacher encounters

A unique opportunity for employers to connect with teachers through webinars, networking sessions, and workplace visits.

Teachers are key influencers in career and study options for young people. By supporting educators, you can help strengthen the future workforce, allowing teachers to explore diverse career pathways, observe practical applications of subjects in business, and gain valuable insights to enrich their curriculum.

Invite teachers into your workplace with Teacher Encounters; together, we can support Surrey’s future workforce.

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Additional information about the service

Surrey Careers Hub partners with The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC), England’s national body for careers education, to support schools and colleges in delivering modern, 21st-century careers education.

With a growing network of 4,500+ schools and colleges, 4,500+ Enterprise Advisers, and 400+ Cornerstone Employers, the CEC Careers Hubs work with secondary schools, colleges and employers to improve careers education and secure better outcomes for young people.

Meet the Surrey Careers Hub team

Sarah Randall

Sarah Randall | Operations Manager

Having worked in various roles in economic development and programme management in Surrey and in London, Sarah now manages Surrey Careers Hub and Business Surrey’s business support service

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Key stats

Comprehensive

Surrey Careers Hub works with more than 97% of the county’s schools and colleges

Nationwide

One of the 47 Careers Hubs across England

Network

Part of a growing network of over 4,500 schools and colleges