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Careers advice for young people (16–24)

Get personalised careers advice, job support and training guidance to help you take your next step. Whether you’re looking for work, training or unsure what to do next, our advisers are here to help.

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Working with Career Connect gave me motivation to get out there. From where I was about two years ago to where I am now, I’m a completely different person

Career Connect as a whole is fantastic, they have your back and it’s nice to know.

Josh, Sefton

Who can get careers advice from Career Connect?

In most cases we can support:

Young people aged 16–24, or up to age 25 if you have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) and based in Liverpool City Region or Manchester
School leavers and young adults
Those looking for jobs, training, apprenticeships or work experience

The eligibility criteria can vary between local authorities, so please visit your local team page, or contact us, to check if you are eligible.

How our career advisers support young people

Our qualified career advisers offer free, personalised support to help young people make confident decisions about their future, including:

1-to-1 careers advice sessions
CV writing
Job search and application support
Interview preparation
Advice on college, sixth form, training and apprenticeships

We provide personalised support, and careers advice and guidance for young people across Liverpool City Region and Manchester.

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Careers advice, job support and guidance for young people

Understanding your choices: job choices, training and education choices, and qualifications

Identifying your strengths and interests

Researching your options and making a plan

Building your CV, skills and experience

Applying for jobs, college, training or university

Preparing for interviews

Building your confidence and positive thinking

Obtaining ID

They can also:

Link you up with personal development and wellbeing programmes, and opportunities to build experience

Help you to attend careers fairs, college open days or employer events

Help you plan journeys on public transport and access travel support

Speak to training providers or colleges to ensure your needs are met

Why choose Career Connect for careers advice?

Qualified careers professionals with experience supporting young people

Our teams are experts in delivering personalised careers support

Impartial, free careers advice focused on what’s right for you

We offer honest and straightforward advice, based on your goals. We will aim to link you up with things that you are interested in and that you feel best suit your needs

Find a local career adviser near you

Choose your area to access free local careers advice and support for young people.

Careers advice in Halton

Careers support for 16-19-year-olds (up to 24 if you have an Education, Health and Care Plan) not in education, employment or training.

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Careers advice in Knowsley

Careers support for 16-18-year-olds (up to 25 if you have an Education, Health and Care Plan) not in education, employment or training.

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Careers advice in Liverpool

Careers support for 16-18-year-olds (up to 25 if you have an Education, Health and Care Plan) not in education, employment or training.

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Careers advice in Manchester

Careers support for 16-18-year-olds (up to 25 if you are a care leaver or have an educational care plan) not in education, employment or training.

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Careers advice in St Helens

Careers support to 16-18-year-olds (up to 25 if you have an Education, Health and Care Plan) not currently in education, employment or training.

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Careers advice in Sefton

Careers support for 16-18-year-olds (up to 25 if you are a care leaver or have an Education, Health and Care Plan) not in education, employment or training.

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